Policy Director
Drives interagency collaboration to develop and implement policies that improve child well-being across multiple sectors
Builds relationships with key stakeholders, including experts, community leaders, and advocacy groups, to inform policy development and ensure effective program implementation
Oversees the GOC's Policy Team, providing leadership and guidance to staff while ensuring alignment with priorities
About the Company
The Governor's Office for Children serves as a central coordinating office to support the well-being of children and families and reduce the number of children living in poverty, which requires a holistic, coordinated approach within State government and across public and private sectors at the federal, State, and local levels. The Governor's Office for Children will lead statewide efforts to build a comprehensive and efficient network of supports, programs, and services for children and their families in order to promote social and emotional well-being, reduce food insecurity, combat youth homelessness, expand access to health services, improve educational outcomes and job readiness, expand access to good jobs, and increase economic opportunity in sustainable ways in jurisdictions that historically have experienced underinvestment.
The Governor's Office for Children will also work with multi-sector partners to implement place-based strategies designed to provide "cradle to career" access to high quality education and care; connect workers to high quality jobs; enable family-sustaining income and access to affordable high quality housing, child care and health care, including reproductive, maternal, behavioral and mental health care; and increase community health and safety.
About the Job
The Director of Policy will lead policy and implementation efforts designed to improve services and opportunities for children related to early education and care, child welfare, elementary and secondary education, education and training after high school, social and emotional well-being, maternal, infant, and child health, juvenile justice, and community development including issues such as housing, transportation and access to green space. The Director will assist the Special Secretary in re-establishing the Governor’s Office for Children as a coordinating body across state agencies to ensure a holistic approach to improve the well-being of children in Maryland and drive progress toward reducing child poverty in the state.
The Director will play a leadership role in running the Children’s Cabinet, leading inter agency initiatives in line with the Children’s Cabinet priorities, and shaping a state-wide policy agenda to eradicate child poverty in Maryland. This is a hybrid position based in Annapolis and requires flexibility to report to locations in Annapolis, Baltimore, and other areas of the state as needed.
Responsibilities
Lead policy and implementation efforts designed to improve services and opportunities for children related to early education and care, child welfare, elementary and secondary education, education and training after high school, social and emotional well-being, maternal, infant and child health, including behavioral and mental health, juvenile justice and community development
Drive interagency processes with sub-cabinet agency staff to develop and implement ideas and initiatives designed to ensure that all state agencies are maximizing resources in order to promote child well-being and economic mobility
Drive external engagement with key stakeholders working on child well-being, education and health, including local and national experts and key stakeholders. Ensure incorporation of stakeholder input into the development of GOC’s initiatives and programs. Support stakeholder engagement with relevant agency staff to ensure effective implementation of services and programs
Manage the GOC’s Policy Team
Develop effective communication materials related to the Children’s Cabinet, ENOUGH Act, and the Governor’s Office for Children’s policy priorities
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
At least 5 years of experience in public policy, preferably in a government or political setting
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to analyze and interpret data
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in all matters
Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours, as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree
Policy Analyst
Conducts research, develops policy proposals, and drafts policy memos to support the Governor's priorities for improving child well-being
Manages workstreams, supports the Children's Cabinet, and engages with stakeholders to advance policy initiatives
Develops communication materials and engages with community members, parents, and youth on child well-being issues
About the Company
The Governor's Office for Children serves as a central coordinating office to support the well-being of children and families and reduce the number of children living in poverty, which requires a holistic, coordinated approach within State government and across public and private sectors at the federal, State, and local levels. The Governor's Office for Children will lead statewide efforts to build a comprehensive and efficient network of supports, programs, and services for children and their families in order to promote social and emotional well-being, reduce food insecurity, combat youth homelessness, expand access to health services, improve educational outcomes and job readiness, expand access to good jobs, and increase economic opportunity in sustainable ways in jurisdictions that historically have experienced underinvestment.
The Governor's Office for Children will also work with multi-sector partners to implement place-based strategies designed to provide "cradle to career" access to high quality education and care; connect workers to high quality jobs; enable family-sustaining income and access to affordable high quality housing, child care and health care, including reproductive, maternal, behavioral and mental health care; and increase community health and safety.
About the Job
The Policy Analyst must possess the core skills and passion to support the Policy Director and Governor’s Office for Children in its mission to reduce child poverty and increase economic mobility across the State of Maryland. The Policy Analyst will support policy and implementation efforts designed to improve services and opportunities for children that will reduce child poverty, including expanding access to high-quality education, healthcare, economic security, and safe and thriving environments.
The Policy Analyst will staff the Children’s Cabinet and Children’s Cabinet working groups and engage in extensive outreach and research around policy areas in their portfolio. The Policy Analyst will also support senior leadership in any engagements relating to the analyst’s portfolio, and will manage special projects as needed. This is a hybrid position and requires flexibility to report to locations in Annapolis, Baltimore, and other areas of the state as needed.
Responsibilities
Engage in research and policy development
Work with subject matter experts working on child well-being, education and health, including local community members, parents and youth across the state
Conduct research and develop policy proposals based on the GOC priorities
Draft or support drafting of high quality memos to the Special Secretary and the Governor on policy issues under the GOC portfolio
Manage and respond to issues within the Special Secretary’s portfolio
Project manage various workstreams or rapid turnaround requests as assigned by the Special Secretary
Develop effective communication materials related to the Children’s Cabinet, ENOUGH Act, and the Governor’s Office for Children’s policy priorities
Support administrative functions of the Governor’s Office For Children
Assists with special projects including events
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
At least 2 years of experience in public policy, preferably in a government orpolitical setting
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to analyze and interpret data
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong people-management skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in all matters
Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours, as needed
Director of Major Gifts
Supports CEO in building relationships with high-value donors and prospects
Oversees stewardship activities, implements mid-level donor programs, and identifies new giving opportunities
Supervises staff, manages donor data, and supports the development of fundraising materials and events
About the Company
PFLAG National is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their families, and allies. PFLAG National has more than 325,000 members and supporters and over 400 chapters in the United States. This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced, and serviced by the PFLAG National staff, Board of Directors, and Regional Directors Council.
About the Job
The Director of Major Gifts is a newly created position that will manage the major donor ($1,000+), mid-level donor ($250-999), and planned giving programs. This position will build the structure to grow the major gifts pipeline, manage a portfolio of prospects with high gift capacity, and ensure that major, mid-level, and planned giving donor experience results in renewed and increased donations. The Director of Major Gifts will report to the Vice President, Development & Philanthropic Partnerships, and supervise the Development Coordinator.
Responsibilities
The Director will have duties and responsibilities crossing many functions
Below is an outline of those duties:
Support the CEO and the Vice President, Development & Philanthropic Partnerships in cultivating the organization’s most significant individual donors and prospects
Drive the CEO and other Leadership members’ schedules for donor meetings
Solicit gifts of $1,000+ to reach individual giving goals
Create individual goals for each prospect in the portfolio based on the donor’s history of giving and an understanding of the prospect’s capacity and interests
Establish and manage mid-level ($250-999) donor program with the goal of upgrading mid-level donors to major donors
Identify and qualify new individual prospects through collaboration with the CEO and Board of Directors
Oversee stewardship of a high-quality donor experience through developing individual relationships, correspondence, mailings, acknowledgments, and other meaningful opportunities to engage with the organization
In collaboration with the Vice President, Development & Philanthropic Partnerships, support the direct-mail and digital fundraising programs to increase mid-level and major donors
Supervise the Development Coordinator, providing day-to-day management and driving their work plan toward growing revenue
Refine and enhance the major/mid-level/planned giving program in support of the strategic plan and organizational expansion
Plan major donor events in key cities including identifying hosts and host committee members, and working with the Communications department to write/deliver speeches and develop talking points for the CEO, Board Members, and other notable speakers (i.e., “the pitch”)
Maintains donor and prospect records in both electronic and paper form
Produces fundraising progress reports for the VP of Development & Philanthropic Partnerships, CEO, and Board of Directors as needed
Other tasks as assigned to support the department and grow revenue
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience or a combination of both
5+ years of professional history as a frontline fundraiser with a focus on individual donors and major gifts
Thorough understanding of nonprofit fundraising and experience as a member or leader of a nonprofit development team
Proven track record of stewarding and closing five-figure and up gifts
Knowledge of donor/CRM databases; Salesforce and/or Salsa Engage highly preferred
Knowledge of LGBTQ+ issues, DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) practices, and civil rights as a whole
Enthusiastic support of PFLAG’s strategic vision, mission, and goals
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills
Effective communicator both in person and over the phone/teleconference
Must be able and willing to travel as needed