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We are looking for a collaborative and visionary leader to lead Common Cause Illinois, promoting the Common Cause agenda at the state and national level; fostering a strong, sustainable organization; leading winning public policy campaigns through policy analysis, research, lobbying, litigation, grassroots organizing, sophisticated communications and building strong and diverse coalitions.
The Executive Director will have the opportunity to envision a strategic approach for Common Cause Illinois and develop programs to achieve that vision. This is a unique opportunity to be a leading voice at the center of advancing democracy reforms in the state, while also expanding our membership base and managing a high-performing team.
This role reports to the Director of State Operations and will be located in Chicago, Illinois. We hope our new Executive Director, Illinois can join us in June!
Responsibilities
Set and lead our strategy for our policy advocacy and organizing that centers racial equity
· Develop effective proactive and defensive policy campaigns that center racial equity
· Advocate for our campaigns in alignment with the Common Cause agenda and non-partisanship mission
· Develop and execute lobbying strategies to advance reform (or stop anti-democratic initiatives) and to hold federal, state, and local elected and appointed officials and other decision-makers accountable
· Oversee Common Cause’s work in the state including on issues like voting and elections, redistricting, and money in politics
· Produce timely, high quality policy research
Drive work through public outreach and strategic partnerships
· Build, lead, and participate in effective and diverse coalitions
· Serve as Common Cause’s spokesperson in responding to inquiries from media, government officials, and others
· Engage members and the public across the state through social media, website updates, and email communication
· Develop and implement grassroots organizing strategies to build support for the Common Cause agenda
· Expand and diversify our membership base in the state to deepen our impact
Team Management
· Manage Common Cause Illinois staff: collaboratively set goals, coach and develop them towards these goals and support their career progression and retention at Common Cause
· Supervise consultants, volunteers, and interns as needed, in accordance with Common Cause management standards, practices, and procedures
Administration:
· Manage the operations of Common Cause Illinois, including managing the budget
· Build and engage a strong and diverse state advisory board that assists on program and fundraising
· Collaborate with Common Cause staff across the country
Development
· Develop fundraising strategies to fund Common Cause programs, including lobbying efforts
· Raise money from foundations, major donors, members, and special events
· Collaborate with national staff to achieve fundraising goals for Common Cause Illinois
· Cultivate, nurture, and grow relationships with Common Cause Illinois’s network of donors
\nYou will thrive in this role if you have:
Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated.
Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.
Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Common Cause has more than 1.5 million members and supporters living in every Congressional district in the United States, and offices in 25 states around the country.
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$124k-177k (estimate)
04/25/2024
06/24/2024
commoncause.org
NEW YORK, NY
100 - 200
1970
SUSAN LERNER
$5M - $10M
Social & Legal Services
Common Cause is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to restoring the core values of American democracy, reinventing an open, honest and accountable government that serves the public interest, and empowering ordinary people to make their voices heard in the political process.