VP of Checkbook

Checkbook•Washington, DC

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Consumers' Checkbook is an independent, nonprofit consumer organization that has been helping people make confident decisions about services for 50 years. They are funded by members and donors, without advertising, ensuring unbiased ratings and advice. They are seeking a Vice President of Checkbook to lead the team and strategy for marketing, membership, digital operations, content strategy, fundraising, and public relations. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role responsible for day-to-day operations and steering the organization through transitions such as growing new audiences, modernizing their digital presence, and building a stronger, more diversified base of member and donor support. The role reports directly to the President and serves as the operational lead on the leadership team, collaborating with senior leadership and the board.

Requirements

10+ years as a senior leader with both strategic and operational responsibility, ideally in publishing, media, consumer advocacy, or a related field.
A track record in marketing, membership/subscriber management, or digital operations.
Experience building and developing high-performing teams, ideally in a mission-driven or nonprofit setting.
Comfort owning a budget and rigorously evaluating what's working.
A collaborative style; ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate across departments without friction.
Strong public-facing communication skills.
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Fundraising experience

Responsibilities

Build and lead a team spanning editorial, PR, marketing, member operations, and fundraising.
Set and execute marketing strategy, including owning the budget, testing new approaches, and optimizing successful strategies.
Expand reach into new audience segments and guide the organization's transition away from print.
Oversee the Checkbook website's day-to-day performance, new features, accessibility, and impact metrics.
Grow and strengthen the fundraising program.
Shape media relations and PR strategy, and find creative ways to extend content reach through coverage and partnerships.
Align research, editorial, and marketing to ensure content serves members and the mission.
Contribute to organizational strategy alongside CSS leadership and the board of directors.