Senior Director Strategy, and Donor Relations at PolicyLink
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Management
HR Generalist / Talent Management, Project & Program Management, Corporate Strategy, Operations Management
Policy Link is a research and action institute working to advance a nation that truly governs for all.
About the Organization
Policy Link advances structural solutions, shape conditions, build connections, and strengthen the field infrastructure needed to deliver on the promise of a nation where all can thrive. We are relentlessly focused on delivering results at a scale that matches the challenges — and the potential — of this country.
To achieve this vision, we concentrate our efforts in five key arenas that shape how the nation governs and delivers for its people:
- The legal and regulatory systems that shape our democracy and economy, including amending and advancing the U.S. Constitution
- Federal agencies, which are the engines of public policy and implementation that must deliver results
- State and local governments that deliver the benefits of citizenship to our everyday lives in the cities and states where we live
- We the People — whose collective consciousness and action must be activated toward everyone's thriving
- The institutional leaders, decision makers, and capital allocators who hold disproportionate influence over how the nation governs
Across these arenas, we are working to awaken a shared consciousness that embraces the humanity of every person; to shape government to deliver results for all; and to align the full force of our public, private, and civic resources to realize this future.
To learn more about what we do and our mission visit our website.
About the Role
What You'll DoAs the Senior Director of Engagement, you will serve as the chief architect of the donor experience during a transformative era for the organization. Joining a high-impact team with a $50 million annual budget and a staff of 70+ professionals, you will help lead the engagement strategy for our historic $1 billion, 10-year capital campaign.
Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, you will manage a dynamic portfolio of events and initiatives designed to deepen relationships with institutional, corporate, and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) partners. Over time, you will have the opportunity to build and develop this portfolio to align with our collective campaign goals and strategic initiatives. Your work will not only raise resources but will help transform the practice of philanthropy into a force for whole-system change.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Campaign and Donor Engagement Strategy- Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive engagement strategy to deepen relationships with UHNW, corporate, and institutional partners.
- Drive the engagement initiatives for the $1B, 10-year capital campaign launching in early 2027.
- Design "campaign readiness" activities, including regional salons, high-level briefings, and donor convenings to cultivate future lead investors.
- Create personalized, high-touch stewardship experiences for the organization's most significant funders and campaign champions.
- Cultivate and manage a dedicated portfolio of relationships over time to support ongoing campaign and organizational growth.
- Oversee the strategic vision, planning, and fundraising for the Policy Link Summit 2026 and subsequent biennial summits.
- Directly lead the strategy to secure $7 million in sponsor ships for the 2026 Summit.
- Design and deliver "signature" events, such as campaign launches and exclusive leadership gatherings, that enhance organizational visibility.
- Build and steward corporate and philanthropic sponsorship programs, ensuring alignment between investor goals and Policy Link's mission.
- Manage complex event budgets, vendor relationships, and cross-departmental coordination to ensure seamless execution.
- Co-lead the development of campaign infrastructure, including the design of donor recognition levels, gift societies, and stewardship plans.
- Partner with the Communications team to produce high-impact donor-facing narratives, messaging, and collateral.
- Collaborate with Development Operations to utilize CRM data and engagement metrics to track progress and inform strategy.
- Provide training and capacity-building for internal and…
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