Vice President of Policy & Government Affairs

About Philanthropy Roundtable

Philanthropy Roundtable is a well-established organization in the philanthropic free-market sector, serving as a resource for hundreds of donors and foundation leaders. Our vision is to build and sustain a vibrant American philanthropic movement that strengthens our free society. To achieve this vision, the organization pursues a mission to foster excellence in philanthropy, protect philanthropic freedom, and help donors advance liberty, opportunity, and personal responsibility.

Our staff is diverse in experience and perspective, but at our core we share a lot of the same traits and values. We are mission-driven, results-oriented, entrepreneurial, courageous, and team-oriented.

Since 1991, Philanthropy Roundtable has served individual philanthropists and foundations that are refining their philanthropic strategies to maximize the impact of their resources, as well as emerging donors and entrepreneurs who are developing their philanthropic plans. The Roundtable is the leading organization in the United States focused on promoting and defending the power of private giving and the means to create wealth to make charitable giving possible.

Job Summary

Philanthropy Roundtable seeks a strategic, dynamic, and experienced Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs to lead our policy efforts and represent the interests of private philanthropy at the federal, state, and local levels. The Vice President will shape and drive the organization’s policy agenda, working closely with key stakeholders in government, nonprofits, philanthropic organizations, and other relevant sectors. This role requires an individual with strong political acumen, expertise in public policy, and a deep understanding of the values of our liberty-oriented donor community.

The Vice President will also manage a hybrid team and be instrumental in building and maintaining relationships with policymakers and industry leaders to advocate for a regulatory environment that supports philanthropic freedom.

This role reports to the Roundtable’s Senior Vice President. This position is required to be in the office in Washington, DC Tuesday–Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Monday and Friday.

Key Responsibilities

Policy Strategy & Advocacy

– In partnership with leadership, develop and execute a comprehensive policy and government affairs strategy to protect and promote private philanthropy and the pro-growth policies that make philanthropy possible.
– Lead the team’s efforts to monitor, analyze, and respond to emerging policy issues affecting philanthropy, including tax, regulatory, and legislative proposals.
– Represent Philanthropy Roundtable with our donor community, policymakers, partner organizations, and other stakeholders.

Government Relations

– Oversee the relationship strategies for building relationships with key policymakers, government agencies, and elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels.
– Collaborate with partner organizations to coordinate advocacy efforts and influence public policy in support of philanthropic values.
– Coordinate lobbying efforts and work closely with legislative affairs teams to shape policy discussions.

External Relations & Thought Leadership

– Serve as a spokesperson for Philanthropy Roundtable on policy issues, communicating the organization’s position to the media, stakeholders, and the public.
– Work with thought leaders in philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, and academic institutions to build coalitions that advance the organization’s policy priorities.

Team Leadership & Development

– Lead, mentor, and manage the Policy and Government Affairs team, setting clear goals and priorities to ensure the department’s success.
– Foster a collaborative team environment that supports professional growth and the development of the department’s capabilities.

Public Policy Research & Analysis

– Oversee the strategy and research agenda for actionable policy analysis.

Qualifications

Values Alignment

– Motivated by and committed to the guiding principles, mission, and vision of the Roundtable.

Education & Experience

– Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, or another related field is preferred.
– 10+ years of experience in policy, government affairs, or advocacy.
– Proven success in strategic advocacy and relationship-building with government officials, stakeholders, and industry leaders.
– Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing cross-functional initiatives.

Skills & Competencies

– Exceptional political acumen and the ability to navigate complex legislative and regulatory environments.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences, from policymakers to donors and the general public.
– Strategic thinker with the ability to translate policy analysis into clear and actionable recommendations.
– Strong leadership abilities with experience building and managing high-performing teams.
– Outstanding networking and coalition-building skills.

Travel

– Up to 20 percent domestic travel.

Salary

The projected annual salary range is $150,000–$170,000, contingent upon the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate.

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:

– Cover letter including:
– An introductory paragraph(s) describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to the Roundtable’s mission and how you came to those beliefs
– Salary requirements
– Resume

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link:
https://talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/

Questions can be directed to Katy Gambella, Director of Outreach at Talent Market, who is managing the search process:
[email protected]

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.