Vice President of Advocacy and Public Finance

4 weeks ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Arnold Ventures Full time
Job Title: Vice President of Advocacy and Public Finance

Arnold Ventures is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Vice President of Advocacy and Public Finance to join our team. This role will be responsible for leading our advocacy and public finance efforts, working closely with our public finance programmatic team, other members of the advocacy team, and external stakeholders to advance our tax and budget policy priorities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Build and manage relationships with key bipartisan stakeholders and policymakers working on budget and tax policy
  • Lead a team to deploy multiple, fast-paced advocacy and communications strategies simultaneously at the federal and state level
  • Collaborate with AV's advocacy and public finance team members to develop and refine grantmaking, investment, and partnership strategies to advance AV's tax and budget policy priorities
  • Develop, manage, and evaluate the impact of advocacy grants and engagements aligned with AV's public finance policy priorities
  • Create a strong cadence for sharing strategic advocacy objectives, grants, investments, partnerships, and work streams internally
  • Coordinate workstreams and collaboration across advocacy grantees and partners that overlap across geographies, audiences, or issue areas
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 15 years of relevant experience which may include positions involving public finance policymaking, advocacy, government relations, and/or external affairs
  • Demonstrated success advising and managing consultants, lobbyists, and legislative advocacy strategies
  • Understanding and interest in public finance policymaking, systems, and processes, including working knowledge of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)
  • Proven ability to craft and execute high-impact federal advocacy campaign strategies, including managing government relations strategies, grassroots organizing, and coalition-driven campaigns
  • Experience building and managing coalitions and strategic relationships with diverse groups and interests
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate key takeaways to diverse, nontechnical audiences
  • Strong leadership, people management and relationship building skills
Benefits:

Arnold Ventures offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% paid employee premiums for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance; 20 days of paid time off, 16 paid holidays (including a winter break from December 24 to January 1), and a 9/80 schedule from Memorial Day to Labor Day; paid parental leave; a 401k retirement savings plan with an employer match, profit-share contribution, and immediate vesting; pre-tax transit benefits; a professional development stipend; a charitable giving stipend; and an employee assistance program.

Culture and Core Values:

Arnold Ventures' culture seeks to inspire and empower our people to innovate and develop bold ideas that will help us achieve lasting impact. Our culture, and the core values that support it, should create an environment that spurs our team to think outside the box, feel comfortable pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and signal confidence in our team's ability to make change happen through our philanthropic efforts.

We have a proven commitment to and passion for racial and social justice. We are adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity. We are intellectually curious, open-minded, objective, humble, collegial, and receptive to feedback. We are action-oriented with strong self-direction and self-motivation skills with the ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects. We are able to interact confidently and collaboratively with team members and navigate relationships with external experts, government leaders, advocates, and individuals.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following core values that inspire our team to make a difference: Respect for Ourselves & Others, Audacious Action, Collaborative Engagement, Depth of Thought, and Clear Communication.

Arnold Ventures is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military/veteran status, or any basis prohibited by applicable law.



  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Arnold Ventures Full time

    Job SummaryArnold Ventures seeks a highly experienced and skilled Vice President of Public Finance Advocacy to join our team. As a key member of our advocacy and public finance team, you will be responsible for shaping and driving the federal advocacy strategy across our entire public finance portfolio.Key ResponsibilitiesLead a team to deploy multiple,...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Carlos Rosario International School Full time

    Job Title: Vice President of FinanceCarlos Rosario International Public Charter School is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Vice President of Finance to join our team. As a key member of our leadership team, the Vice President of Finance will be responsible for providing strategic financial leadership and direction to the organization.Key...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Signal Group Consulting Full time

    Senior Vice President, Public AffairsSignal Group Consulting is seeking a seasoned Senior Vice President to lead our public affairs practice and drive growth across multiple areas, including tribal affairs, veterans affairs, sustainability, and more.Key Responsibilities:Grow: Identify, cultivate, and close new clients to expand our roster.Manage: Serve as a...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States International Search Consultants Full time

    Job Title: Vice President of FinanceWe are seeking a seasoned finance executive to join our team as Vice President of Finance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, leadership, and strategic planning.Responsibilities:Develop and implement financial strategies to drive business growth and profitabilityManage cash...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate Director for Advocacy and Policy to join our team at Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS). The successful candidate will be responsible for tracking and analyzing federal issues and trends related to refugees, unaccompanied children, and migration policy, as well as working with...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Share Our Strength Full time

    About the RoleShare Our Strength is seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Advocacy to lead our efforts in developing and implementing results-driven strategies that leverage partnerships, programmatic expertise, government relations, advocacy, and communications to maximize access and...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Global Refuge Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Advocacy and Policy to join our team at Global Refuge. The successful candidate will be responsible for tracking and analyzing federal issues and trends related to refugees, unaccompanied children, and migration policy. They will work closely with the Vice President for Advocacy and...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Mortgage Bankers Association Careers Full time

    Job SummaryMortgage Bankers Association Careers is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Vice President of Commercial Real Estate/Multifamily Finance to lead our Commercial Real Estate/Multifamily Finance (CRM) Group and the CRM functions of MBA.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in regulatory and legislative policy/advocacy, with a...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Mortgage Bankers Association Careers Full time

    Job SummaryMortgage Bankers Association Careers is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Vice President of Commercial Real Estate/Multifamily Finance to lead our Commercial Real Estate/Multifamily Finance (CRM) Group and CRM functions. As the leading advocate for the real estate finance industry, we are committed to providing our members with...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Global Refuge Full time

    About the RoleThe Associate Director for Advocacy and Policy will play a key role in shaping the organization's advocacy and policy efforts. Reporting to the Vice President for Advocacy and Public Policy, this position will track and analyze federal issues and trends impacting the organization's programs, including unaccompanied children, refugees, and...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Defenders Full time

    Job Title: Vice President, Lands and Habitat ConservationJob Summary:The Vice President for Lands and Habitat Conservation leads Defenders' work to conserve lands and habitats important to protecting and maintaining biodiversity nationally. This role ensures effective on-the-ground implementation of federal and private land and habitat conservation programs...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Global Refuge Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate Director for Advocacy and Policy to join our team at Global Refuge. The successful candidate will be responsible for tracking and analyzing federal issues and trends related to refugees, unaccompanied children, and migration policy, as well as developing and implementing strategic policy...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Mortgage Bankers Association Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Vice President of Commercial Real Estate/Multifamily Finance to lead our Commercial Real Estate/Multifamily Finance (CRM) Group and CRM functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in regulatory and legislative policy/advocacy, with a deep understanding of the commercial real...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States USTelecom | The Broadband Association Full time

    Job Title: Senior Vice President, Strategic CommunicationsUSTelecom | The Broadband Association is seeking a highly skilled Senior Vice President of Strategic Communications to lead our communications efforts and amplify the voice of the broadband innovation industry.About the Role:The Senior Vice President - Strategic Communications will be responsible for...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service Full time

    Transforming Communities through Advocacy and PolicyWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate Director for Advocacy and Policy to join our team at Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS). As a key member of our advocacy team, you will play a critical role in shaping our organization's policy priorities and advocating for the rights of...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Share Our Strength Full time

    About the RoleShare Our Strength is seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader to serve as the Senior Vice President of Program Partnerships, Campaigns, and Advocacy. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing results-driven strategies that leverage partnerships, programmatic expertise, government relations, advocacy, and...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States USTelecom | The Broadband Association Full time

    Job Title: Senior Vice President, Strategic CommunicationsUSTelecom is the leading voice of the broadband innovation industry, advocating for the interests of its members. The Senior Vice President – Strategic Communications will lead the association's communications efforts, leveraging the most impactful tools and platforms to drive strategic advocacy.The...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Pharmaceutical Care Management Association Full time

    Job Title: Assistant Vice President, Federal AffairsJoin the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) as we seek an experienced professional to lead our federal affairs efforts. As Assistant Vice President, Federal Affairs, you will be responsible for representing PCMA and the PBM industry on Capitol Hill, collaborating with our federal affairs...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States National Health Council Full time

    Job SummaryThe National Health Council seeks a highly skilled Senior Vice President, Policy and Government Affairs to lead its policy and government relations efforts. This key leadership position will be responsible for developing and implementing the organization's policy and advocacy strategy, engaging with Congress and the Executive Branch, and providing...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Nuclear Threat Initiative Full time

    Job Title: Senior Director/Vice President of Government RelationsNuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) is seeking a seasoned professional to shape and lead our new government relations department.Key Responsibilities:Develop and execute NTI-wide government relations outreach strategy, working with executive and program leadership, driving impact on the...