The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
SVP, Advocacy & Programs
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and The Leadership Conference Education Fund seek a Senior Vice President (SVP), Advocacy & Programs to lead our Advocacy & Programs Department. Reporting to the President & CEO, the ideal candidate will serve as an advisor to the President and lead strategist for programmatic work with respect to congressional, executive branch, and targeted state and local advocacy. This role has leadership responsibility for three direct reports and is not part of the collective bargaining unit. What You Will Do
Collaborate with the President & CEO to develop and lead the implementation of an agile strategic plan for The Leadership Conference Advocacy & Programs. Identify, track, develop, and execute work plans for Advocacy & Programs, including but not limited to Free and Fair Elections, Education, Immigration, Justice, Social Safety Net and other key civil rights priorities as they emerge. Assign and manage staff of the Advocacy & Programs department to execute the work plans and support coalition task forces, working groups and meetings of member organizations, partners, and allies to coordinate federal engagement and actions. Engagement in direct lobbying is a significant component of this position. The SVP will be expected to cultivate and maintain relationships across the Executive and Legislative branches in furtherance of organizational and coalition policy objectives. This will require registration as a federal lobbyist as defined under the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and compliance with quarterly reporting requirements. Oversee the Advocacy & Programs budget to allocate resources as needed and ensure compliance with grant deliverables and other administrative tasks, such as documenting, measuring, and quantifying programmatic impact. Supervise and manage the Vice President, Center for Civil Rights & Technology and Vice President, Advocacy, ensuring departmental programming is operating effectively, with a defined strategy aligned with broader organizational and coalition objectives. Identify and manage opportunities to engage and convene coalition partners around advocacy strategy and coordinate coalition collaboration on policy analysis and development. Collaborate with the Executive Office and Development Department on fundraising initiatives. Represent the organization on panels, at conferences, and in the media as appropriate, coordinating the production of external reports, briefs, and other types of thought leadership that enhance the organization’s reputation and advance its policy agenda. Perform other duties as assigned. What You Will Bring
A minimum of 10 years of federal lobbying and advocacy experience is required; nonprofit experience is preferred. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience; Juris Doctorate (JD) degree preferred. Strategic leadership experience, including supervising highly skilled professionals and leading a team through coaching, mentorship, and collaboration across the organization. Exceptional relationship-building and communications skills to build consensus and momentum across a wide range of stakeholders and issue areas. Commitment to centering equity at every level—in individual work style, management, and with The Leadership Conference coalition partners. Deep and principled commitment to civil and human rights. Budgeting and financial experience. Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to produce finished work products. Strong legal research and analytical skills, including drafting and analyzing. What We Offer
The Leadership Conference offers its staff members a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, and generous personal leave and vacation time. Staff can also take advantage of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and a retirement savings account. Salary Range
Base pay range – $220,924.00/yr - $285,549.00/yr, dependent on years of related experience. To Apply
Please visit our Career Center and submit your resume and cover letter. Cover letters are required and should be attached. Telework Policy
The Telework Policy is implemented in three phases with in-person work requirements evolving as follows: as of September 1, 2025, in-office at least two days per month; January 1, 2026, in-office at least one day per week; April 1, 2026, in-office at least two days per week. All positions are subject to this policy unless a medical accommodation or remote designation applies. Details are available from People & Culture on request. Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace
The Leadership Conference and The Education Fund are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. Seniority level
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The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and The Leadership Conference Education Fund seek a Senior Vice President (SVP), Advocacy & Programs to lead our Advocacy & Programs Department. Reporting to the President & CEO, the ideal candidate will serve as an advisor to the President and lead strategist for programmatic work with respect to congressional, executive branch, and targeted state and local advocacy. This role has leadership responsibility for three direct reports and is not part of the collective bargaining unit. What You Will Do
Collaborate with the President & CEO to develop and lead the implementation of an agile strategic plan for The Leadership Conference Advocacy & Programs. Identify, track, develop, and execute work plans for Advocacy & Programs, including but not limited to Free and Fair Elections, Education, Immigration, Justice, Social Safety Net and other key civil rights priorities as they emerge. Assign and manage staff of the Advocacy & Programs department to execute the work plans and support coalition task forces, working groups and meetings of member organizations, partners, and allies to coordinate federal engagement and actions. Engagement in direct lobbying is a significant component of this position. The SVP will be expected to cultivate and maintain relationships across the Executive and Legislative branches in furtherance of organizational and coalition policy objectives. This will require registration as a federal lobbyist as defined under the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and compliance with quarterly reporting requirements. Oversee the Advocacy & Programs budget to allocate resources as needed and ensure compliance with grant deliverables and other administrative tasks, such as documenting, measuring, and quantifying programmatic impact. Supervise and manage the Vice President, Center for Civil Rights & Technology and Vice President, Advocacy, ensuring departmental programming is operating effectively, with a defined strategy aligned with broader organizational and coalition objectives. Identify and manage opportunities to engage and convene coalition partners around advocacy strategy and coordinate coalition collaboration on policy analysis and development. Collaborate with the Executive Office and Development Department on fundraising initiatives. Represent the organization on panels, at conferences, and in the media as appropriate, coordinating the production of external reports, briefs, and other types of thought leadership that enhance the organization’s reputation and advance its policy agenda. Perform other duties as assigned. What You Will Bring
A minimum of 10 years of federal lobbying and advocacy experience is required; nonprofit experience is preferred. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience; Juris Doctorate (JD) degree preferred. Strategic leadership experience, including supervising highly skilled professionals and leading a team through coaching, mentorship, and collaboration across the organization. Exceptional relationship-building and communications skills to build consensus and momentum across a wide range of stakeholders and issue areas. Commitment to centering equity at every level—in individual work style, management, and with The Leadership Conference coalition partners. Deep and principled commitment to civil and human rights. Budgeting and financial experience. Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to produce finished work products. Strong legal research and analytical skills, including drafting and analyzing. What We Offer
The Leadership Conference offers its staff members a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, and generous personal leave and vacation time. Staff can also take advantage of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and a retirement savings account. Salary Range
Base pay range – $220,924.00/yr - $285,549.00/yr, dependent on years of related experience. To Apply
Please visit our Career Center and submit your resume and cover letter. Cover letters are required and should be attached. Telework Policy
The Telework Policy is implemented in three phases with in-person work requirements evolving as follows: as of September 1, 2025, in-office at least two days per month; January 1, 2026, in-office at least one day per week; April 1, 2026, in-office at least two days per week. All positions are subject to this policy unless a medical accommodation or remote designation applies. Details are available from People & Culture on request. Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace
The Leadership Conference and The Education Fund are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. Seniority level
Executive Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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