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Director of Strategic Initiatives1792 Exchange

  • hybrid
  • full-time
  • $115K - $125K/yr
  • Salary
  • Arlington, VA
Job Summary

The Director of Strategic Initiatives will lead the development, execution, and scaling of 1792 Exchange's core programs while building mission-aligned coalitions. Working directly with the executive team, this strategic and outward-facing role is responsible for strengthening partnerships with advocacy organizations, corporate stakeholders, investors, asset managers, and policy leaders. This role is critical to expanding the organization's reach and impact through effective partnerships and program delivery to advance our mission to protect free exercise, free speech, and free enterprise in corporate America.

Responsibilities

Program Strategy & Execution

  • Lead development and implementation of strategic programs and campaigns aligned with 1792's mission, including educational outreach, leadership resources, and corporate neutrality initiatives

  • Design comprehensive programs that educate stakeholders about the problems of corporate ideological bias and how to combat it

  • Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables for all programmatic efforts with measurable objectives and defined roles

  • Develop educational resources, tool-kits, and materials to support program goals

  • Create metrics and evaluation frameworks to measure program effectiveness and report on performance

  • Coordinate with research and communications teams to develop content and strategic messaging

Strategic Partnerships & Coalition Building

  • Cultivate and manage partnerships with mission-aligned organizations including think tanks, nonprofits, faith-based institutions, business leaders, and policy influencers

  • Build and lead coalitions focused on protecting freedoms in corporate America, positioning 1792 as a convener and force multiplier

  • Coordinate collaborative initiatives with coalition partners

  • Represent 1792 Exchange at conferences, public forums, and meetings with allies

  • Facilitate regular communication and coordination among coalition partners to advance shared objectives

  • Serve as key liaison between external stakeholders and internal subject matter experts

Corporate Engagement

  • Develop and lead corporate outreach strategies to engage corporate executives and boards

  • Identify opportunities for joint campaigns, sponsorships, and collaborative initiatives that advance both 1792's impact and corporate partner objectives

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to corporate stakeholders, providing insight, thought leadership, and opportunities for engagement

  • Support advocacy efforts through strategic coordination and stakeholder mobilization on emerging corporate bias issues

Internal Leadership & Organizational Development

  • Contribute to planning, strategy development, and organizational decision-making

  • Work cross-functionally to integrate programs into broader organizational strategies

  • Lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor junior staff to foster a collaborative, high-performance culture

  • Manage program staff, consultants, and vendors as needed

  • Maintain detailed records of coalition activities, partnerships, and program outcomes

  • Prepare regular reports and high-quality updates for leadership and external stakeholders on program progress and impact

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, Business, or related field; Master's degree preferred

  • Experience in nonprofit program management, coalition building, or issue-based advocacy

  • Deep alignment with 1792 Exchange's mission to reduce corporate bias and promote neutrality in American institutions

  • Strong understanding of corporate governance, ESG issues, and constitutional principles

  • Excellent public speaking and presentation abilities

  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and oversee budgets

  • Experience working with diverse stakeholder groups including businesses, nonprofits, and government entities

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities

Requirements
  • Non-Profit Program Management5 - 7 years
  • Strategic Partnership Development5 - 7 years
  • Coalition Management5 - 7 years
  • Written and Verbal CommunicationExcellent - Strong
  • Project Management Tools5 - 7 years
  • CRM Systems5 - 7 years
About Us

1792 Exchange is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization whose mission is to protect free speech, free exercise of religion, free markets and conservative values in the corporate space by steering public companies back to neutral on ideological issues. We accomplish this through proven data-driven, coalition-modeled strategies supported by informed and compelling communications.

1792 Exchange is guided by core values grounded in biblical principles that include: integrity, honesty, humility, teamwork, diligence, accountability, stewardship, generosity, and gratitude. All team members are expected to incorporate and model these values both internally and externally.

Core Competencies
  • Strategic thinking and program development

  • Relationship building and coalition management

  • Project management and execution

  • Cultural awareness and adaptability

  • Team leadership and collaboration

  • Public speaking and stakeholder engagement

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