SVP, Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships

Covenant House International•New York, NY

32d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Vice President of Advocacy & Strategic Partnerships will support the organization’s strategic initiatives by leading the development and implementation of our organization wide advocacy efforts and develop strategies to establish and nurture key strategic partnerships. This position will blend advocacy and strategic collaboration to deepen the organization’s influence and effectiveness. The SVP will report directly to the Chief Strategy Officer and manage the VP of Strategic Partnerships (Planning and Youth Advocacy). Through the practice of collective impact, you and your team will identify opportunities for collaboration, align resources, and build a robust ecosystem of prevention support for youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

Requirements

Strong leadership and management skills with a proven ability to build and lead effective teams
Demonstrated experience in developing and managing strategic partnerships
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
Commitment to the mission and values of the organization
At least ten (10) years of experience successfully building advocacy and strategic partnerships at international, federal, local and state levels
Proven experience in a leadership role within a non-profit or similar organization
Ability to travel once per year to New York City in January for our annual in-person traditions
This role is remote with the expectation to travel up to 20%-25% of the time for site focused work, key leadership meetings and professional conferences

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Policy, Social Science, Education, Non-Profit Management, or a related field

Responsibilities

Develop, own, lead and coordinate the advocacy agenda at the international, federal, state and local levels, advancing Covenant House’s advocacy platform and supporting CHI and the sites across the federation in executing key elements of our international advocacy efforts.
Create pathways for youth advocacy including participation in policy analysis and development, advocacy skills building and training, and participation in advocacy opportunities, including the annual Covenant House Hill Day
Provide training and technical assistance to Covenant House sites to advance site specific youth advocacy and lived experience initiatives and programs
Identify, establish, and nurture strategic partnerships that align with the organization’s mission and strategic goals
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement partnership strategies that enhance programmatic impact
Represent the organization in key partnerships and collaborations with external entities, including government agencies, non-profits, academic institutions, and private sector partners
Design, implement and lead a Collective Impact Model, establish partnerships to advance our work to address the social determinants of health (food security, income & social status, education, housing, neighborhood & built environment, etc.) to advance our mission of ending youth homelessness as we know it today
Provide strategic leadership and direction to a team of professionals focused on advocacy, prevention efforts strategic partnerships
Participate in the organization’s strategic planning process and contribute to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives
Communicate the organization’s mission, vision, and strategic goals to internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate with the Chief Strategy Officer and senior leadership team to ensure alignment of strategic initiatives with organizational goals
Manage budgets, staffing, and administrative aspects related to strategic partnerships, research, and impact
Produce and oversee the production of publications, presentations, and other resources that disseminate knowledge and best practices