Responsibilities Develop and support the execution of strategic communications plansOversee the planning, development, and implementation of PR campaigns and initiativesWork with the internal team to recognize communication opportunities and solutions, and define and execute appropriate strategies to support them for clientsBuild and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing counsel and addressing and anticipating their communication needsOversee the day-to-day activities of the communications function including strategic advisory, budgeting, planning and staff developmentPromote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that prioritizes innovation, learning and a commitment to qualityContribute to internal initiatives and workstreams including thought leadership, marketing and branding efforts, as requestedAttend networking events, seminars and conferences, including out-of-hours, as requiredMaintain up-to-date knowledge of policy issues as they relate to urgent and emerging social issuesRequirements 7+ years experience in a management role preferably within an agencyStrong strategic thinking and visionary leadership skillsDemonstrated success in business development and revenue generationExceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Deep commitment to social justice and equityExtensive successful writing and editing experience to support the development of bylined articles, op-eds and other contentDemonstrated experience and leadership in developing and managing comprehensive strategic communications plans to advance an organization's goalsInnovative thinker, with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and outputExcellent judgment and creative problem-solving skillsSuperior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peersResults-oriented and self-reliantAbility to make decisions in a changing environment and anticipate future needsExcellent and persuasive communicatorExperience measuring the ROI of communications activitiesUnderstanding of the nonprofit landscape and current social issuesIf the idea of working in communications on behalf of progressive organizations that endeavor to change the world is appealing, we would love to hear from you.