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Stand Together

Philanthropic network funding capacity-building for changemakers

Deputy State Director - Virginia, Richmond

Corporate StrategyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRichmond, VA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Strong working knowledge of public policy, politics, government affairs, and their connection to grassroots strategy.
  • Experience with legislative affairs, lobbying, policy development, coalition building, or grassroots advocacy.
  • An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ownership, solve problems, and move work forward without heavy direction.
  • Strong political judgment and the ability to distinguish short-term activity from work that creates lasting impact.
  • Experience building trusted relationships with elected officials, policymakers, and community leaders.
  • Experience leading, coaching, or developing high-performing teams.
  • Strong communication skills and comfort representing an organization publicly.
  • Familiarity with Virginia's political and legislative landscape, or the demonstrated ability to build that familiarity quickly.
  • A valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the State Director to build and execute strategy across public policy, government affairs, grassroots advocacy, and political engagement in Virginia.
  • Track Virginia's General Assembly, executive branch, elections, and policy landscape, and turn that knowledge into clear strategy and opportunities for the chapter.
  • Build trusted relationships with legislators, administration officials, coalition partners, and community leaders across the political spectrum.
  • Lead major legislative and advocacy initiatives from strategy through execution, working closely with grassroots, communications, and political teams.
  • Supervise, coach, and develop team members, building a high-performing, collaborative culture.
  • Represent AFP publicly with policymakers, coalition partners, media, and other audiences, and step into new priorities as they arise.

Desired Qualifications

  • Significant experience in or around a state legislature, governor's office, political campaign, advocacy organization, or policy organization.
  • Established relationships within Virginia's political, business, or civic community.
  • A track record of integrating policy, political, grassroots, and communications strategy into a single coordinated plan.

About the Company

Stand Together

Philanthropic network funding capacity-building for changemakers

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that supports changemakers by funding capacity-building, connecting them to a national network, and sharing a practical playbook to grow their work. It provides funding, facilitates connections, and offers proven principles to guide scalable programs, helping partners increase impact. The organization combines financial support with a broad, cross-sector network and a results-focused framework, drawing in nonprofit leaders, business executives, civil rights advocates, artists, athletes, and grassroots activists to drive systemic change. Its goal is to transform social outcomes by helping bold changemakers implement scalable, effective solutions across the country.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Arlington County, VA
Founded
2019

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