President
Company: Maryland Nonprofits
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: October 22, 2024
Job Description:
President, Women's Congressional Policy Institute The Women's
Congressional Policy Institute (WCPI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan
public policy organization with a mission to bring together a
community of bipartisan women policymakers and trusted partners to
advance issues of importance to women, develop the next generation
of women leaders, and foster a more effective and representative
democracy.For nearly 30 years, WCPI has partnered with the
Bipartisan Women's Caucus. WCPI sponsors programming for
Congresswomen and congressional staff, a congressional fellowship
program, and policy briefings on Capitol Hill focused on key
bipartisan women's issues. The Weekly Legislative Update, a free
digital publication, informs policymakers, corporate partners, and
other interested parties about relevant legislative actions. The
"Joint Session" program strengthens relationships and advances
professional development among women chiefs of staff, committee
staff directors, and other senior staff leadership.WCPI's
Congressional Fellowship on Women and Public Policy program
develops next generation public policy leadership through paid
fellowships for graduate students in congressional offices. WCPI's
own internship program provides hands-on, paid opportunities for
undergraduate students in policy, communications, and advocacy
roles.Leadership OpportunityThe WCPI Board of Directors seeks a
dynamic President to advance the organization's influence,
resources, and support as a nonpartisan partner to women
Congressional leaders and their staff, while informing trusted
partners about critical legislative issues impacting women. The
incoming President will deliver an inspiring vision that increases
WCPI's visibility and impact, raises awareness of its programs, and
attracts increased philanthropic support. The President is WCPI's
chief executive, and as the leader of a small team, serves as an
external presence with internal operational responsibilities.The
next President will take the helm from President Cindy Hall, who is
retiring after leading WCPI for 25 years. The President reports to
a seven-member Board of Directors and oversees a four-person team.
The organization's budget is just under $1M and is supported by a
mix of corporate, foundation, and individual support.The successful
candidate will steward inclusive and bipartisan collaborations with
key external stakeholders. They will advance WCPI's vision and
mission by building upon signature programs, while ensuring its
continued value and relevance. Key responsibilities
include:Strategy, Vision, and Leadership
- Set an inspiring vision for WCPI that amplifies the importance
of women's leadership in bipartisan public policy spaces.
- Direct the ideation and implementation of WCPI
programming.
- Lead an efficient, professional, and effective team of staff
and interns.
- Provide guidance and support to the Board of Directors.
- Identify innovative partnerships that advance WCPI's mission,
influence, and reach.
- Advance inclusive and equitable programs, policies, and
operations.Advocacy, Fundraising, and External Affairs
- Serve as WCPI's principal spokesperson, representing its
events, programs, and issue areas interests to federal partners,
legislators, funders, and various publics.
- Cultivate and maintain collaborative partnerships with external
stakeholders, including Congresswomen and senior congressional
staff, corporate contacts, and advocates.
- Guide external communications strategies that elevate the
impact and visibility of WCPI.
- Develop, steward, and fulfill relationships with funders,
donors, and sponsors.Operational Management
- Set annual revenue goals with the staff and Board. Provide
strategic leadership in maintaining, diversifying, and growing
revenue through dues, events, services, and grants.
- Oversee budget preparation, monitor income and expenditures,
develop long-range cash flow projections and analysis, and provide
the Board with regular financial reports.
- Ensure the effective administration of operations, IT, office
space, human resources, and financial management. Serve as a
signatory on all notes and contracts.
- Ensure compliance with bylaws, state and federal guidance, and
grant agreements.
- Envision and plan future investments in systems, processes,
tools, and technologies.Experiences, Skills, and QualitiesThe most
competitive applicants will likely have many, if not all, of the
following attributes:
- Prior leadership experience within workplace settings of
similar size and complexity.
- Commitment to a collaborative and nonpartisan approach to
achieving WCPI's mission.
- Experience working with or on Capitol Hill. A record of
facilitating bipartisan relationships and working across party
lines to advance policy objectives is highly preferred.
- Capacity to lead a small organization with limited staff and
financial resources.
- Strong financial and fundraising acumen.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exposure to organizational management practices, including
budgeting and forecasting, financial management, human resources,
contracts, and legal compliance.
- Personal characteristics of integrity, accountability,
discretion, and persistence. Demonstrates working with individuals
from diverse perspectives and backgrounds, including across race,
age, gender, geography, and political affiliation.
- Past work with or serving on a nonprofit board.LocationWCPI
operates with a hybrid work environment in southwest Washington,
DC. The Board seeks a President based in the DC region to
facilitate relationships with Congressional
partners.CompensationThe Board of Directors is currently budgeting
compensation in the range of $175,000 - $200,000 with a performance
bonus structure. WCPI offers a generous benefits package including
health insurance, a retirement plan with employer contributions,
and paid time off.Application ProcessWCPI has retained Good
Insight, a national executive search firm serving nonprofits, to
conduct this search. See the full profile and application
information at good-insight.org/careers. Resume reviews begin
immediately. For best consideration, please apply by late October
2024. Early applications are encouraged due to the pace of the
search.
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