Description:
We are seeking a visionary Executive Director to lead FutureVoice in its mission to become the nation’s leading Gen Z civic education platform. The ideal candidate will be passionate about youth civic engagement, experienced in nonprofit leadership, and skilled in building coalitions and partnerships. As the leader of a newly incorporated organization, the Executive Director will play a crucial role in establishing and maintaining strong organizational infrastructure and compliance systems and laying the foundation for its long-term impact and success.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership & Organizational Development
- Lead FutureVoice's data-driven approach to youth civic engagement, ensuring all initiatives align with research findings on youth attitudes and behaviors.
- Direct the organization's growth strategy and program scaling based on demonstrated impact and research insights.
- Establish and maintain robust organizational infrastructure and compliance systems.
- Foster collaboration between research teams, Gen Z creators, and campaign strategists to ensure authentic, impactful content development.
- Lead pre- and post-campaign measurement efforts to demonstrate impact through engagement metrics, attitude shifts, and voter participation data.
- Develop and execute strategies to share research insights with other mission-driven organizations to amplify youth engagement efforts across the civic participation landscape.
- Build and maintain relationships with research partners and oversee the integration of research findings into content development and campaign strategy.
- Guide the organization's approach to testing and validating messaging effectiveness through rigorous data analysis.
Coalition Building & Partnerships
- Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the youth civic engagement space.
- Share research findings and content with aligned organizations.
- Identify and pursue opportunities for local and national partnerships.
- Collaborate with SocialSphere team on research initiatives and the masterclass curriculum.
Program Oversight
- Guide the development and implementation of FutureVoice's three core programs: content creation, research, and curriculum.
- Ensure the successful execution of digital content series.
- Oversee the implementation of in-person listening sessions and community workshops.
Financial Management & Fundraising
- Manage an anticipated annual budget of approximately $2M.
- Develop and execute fundraising strategies.
- Oversee grant applications and donor relationships.
- Ensure fiscal responsibility and compliance with 501(c)(3) regulations.
- Work with legal counsel to complete IRS tax-exempt status process.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Proven experience in nonprofit leadership and program development
- Deep understanding of youth civic engagement and Gen Z audiences
- Excellence in team leadership and organizational development
- Strong strategic planning and execution capabilities
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience with nonprofit compliance and governance
Preferred:
- Experience in digital media or content creation
- Background in political campaigns, civic education, or youth organizing
- Understanding of political research and polling
- Experience working with Gen Z audiences
- Experience establishing or scaling early-stage organizations