Director of Policy & Coalitions

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct an immediate search for a Director of Policy & Coalitions for our client, a national nonprofit advisory organization working to advance evidence-based policy solutions focused on economic opportunity! This is a wonderful full-time, remote, direct-hire position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Perks:

• Flexible, remote-friendly work environment
• Unlimited paid time off
• Travel and convening experiences with national partners

Responsibilities:

• Shape and advance a multi-year, national policy strategy aimed at improving economic security, working in close partnership with philanthropic leaders, advocacy organizations, and research institutions.
• Build, steward, and grow a nationwide coalition of community funders and policy-focused working groups, aligning diverse stakeholders around shared priorities and outcomes.
• Translate evidence-based research into practical policy frameworks, playbooks, and tools that support coordinated federal advocacy and aligned philanthropic investment.
• Lead the development and ongoing refinement of a national economic security measurement framework in collaboration with academic and research partners.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with federal policymakers, national advocacy groups, and sector leaders to advance shared policy objectives.
• Expand and diversify coalition membership across regions, with a focus on engaging community-based funders and intermediaries at scale.
• Serve as a visible representative of the initiative, contributing thought leadership through convenings, briefings, public forums, and virtual programming.
• Support the planning and execution of national convenings, regional gatherings, and year-round engagement opportunities that strengthen collaboration and alignment across the network.

Qualifications:

• 5-10+ years of progressive experience within philanthropy, foundations, policy organizations, or mission-driven intermediaries.
• Demonstrated experience building or leading funder collaboratives, coalitions, or cross-sector partnerships at the local, state, or national level.
• Direct exposure to public policy and advocacy efforts, including federal policy development and stakeholder engagement.

Compensation:
This impactful position offers a competitive salary range of $155,000-$170,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with match, unlimited PTO, summer Fridays, and 13 company holidays, paid parental leave, & more!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class.

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