Full-Time
Communications Director
Strong and Safe Communities
Posted on 9/6/2025
Stand Together
501-1,000 employees
Philanthropic network funding capacity-building for changemakers
No salary listed
Arlington, VA, USA
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- 8+ years of experience in nonprofit, philanthropy, or PR/agency communications with proven media results
- Strong writing and editing skills; ability to simplify complex issues into compelling stories
- Demonstrated success leading earned media strategies and managing high-stakes communications
- Experience navigating a matrixed organization and aligning multiple stakeholders
- A relationship-builder who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments and can influence at senior levels
- Leadership ability to mentor and develop talent, while collaborating across teams and partners
- Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect
- Develop and execute integrated communications strategies that break through in earned media and align with broader Stand Together initiatives
- Craft and oversee the development of press releases, statements, messaging frameworks, and other content that advance the strong and safe communities vision
- Build and manage Tier 1 media and influencer relationships, proactively securing coverage that positions community experts and partners as trusted voices
- Partner closely with marketing, digital, and internal comms teams to ensure messages are amplified across owned and paid channels
- Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders; prepare principals for interviews, panels, and thought leadership engagements
- Monitor results, set KPIs, and manage budgets and agency partnerships with a focus on impact and continuous improvement
- Anticipate risks, protect brand reputation, and adapt strategies quickly in a fast-moving environment
Stand Together is a philanthropic community that backs changemakers tackling root causes of America’s problems. It offers funding to build capacity, access to a national network to scale efforts, and a practical playbook of proven methods to grow and sustain impact. Its partners span nonprofit, business, civil rights, arts, and grassroots leaders, reflecting a cross-sector approach to issues like economic opportunity, education, healthcare, and bridging partisan divides. The goal is to help partners implement scalable, evidence-based solutions that transform results across the country.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia
Founded
2019
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Health reforms in 26 states empower patients and cut provider red tape.
- Education policies enable public funding for non-traditional school options.
- Army of Normal Folks unites communities via six local service clubs.
What critics are saying
- Koch Network ties alienate partners amid fossil fuel backlash.
- Public schools resist AI mastery learning, delaying Khan ROI.
- Tough-on-crime shifts cut criminal justice reform funding in 2025.
What makes Stand Together unique
- Stand Together Trust commits $20M over five years to Khan Academy's AI mastery-based education.
- Stand Together partners with VSee Health to launch Aimee telehealth service.
- Stand Together Foundation selects 13 nonprofits for Catalyst Program in 2022.
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