Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Senior Vice President, Strategic Communications  Description Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) seeks to fill the role of Senior Vice President (SVP) of Strategic Communications. The Senior Vice President (SVP) of Strategic Communications co-creates and executes comprehensive communications strategies that elevate OFN's mission, engage stakeholders, and strengthen the visibility and impact of the community development finance industry (CDFI). Working collaboratively across the organization, the SVP, Strategic Communications will align communications strategies with OFN's overall objectives and ensure consistent messaging across all OFN channels and externally-facing OFN activities. This role includes leadership over media relations, brand reputation, messaging, and narrative development and oversees OFN's content calendar. The SVP will lead a high-performing team that provides strategic direction to advance OFN's external communications and thought leadership. OFN is the nation's leading investment intermediary and network CDFIs serving rural, urban, and Native communities across the United States. With over $1 billion in total assets under management, OFN manages a national membership network of over 410 mission-driven lenders and CDFIs, including community development loan funds, credit unions, green banks, community development banks, minority depository institutions, and venture capital funds. OFN is a trusted investment partner to the public, private, and philanthropic sectors - foundations, corporations, banks, government agencies, and others. For more than 30 years, our team has helped partners invest in communities to catalyze change and create economic opportunities for people and places traditional finance doesn't reach. To learn more, visit www.ofn.org People who work at OFN come from a variety of professional and academic backgrounds. If you have: Passion for the mission and true believer in our core purpose. Courage to be a fearless advocate who is confident and resilient in our fight to drive capital into low-income communities. Smart, quick seekers of knowledge who thrive on creating and developing new strategies, products, and programs for increasing capital to communities we serve. Desire to be a collaborative team player who possesses humility and a willingness to lean in all areas of our work. Come be a part of our growing diverse, highly committed, skilled, and collaborative staff. At OFN, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply nonetheless. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles. This position is based in Washington, D.C. All staff currently work a hybrid schedule. Core Responsibilities Oversee development and execution of OFN's editorial and content calendar to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and effective storytelling. Drive data-driven storytelling, applying a journalistic approach to find stories and ensure that impact data is woven into outgoing communication. Lead and mentor a high-performing communications team, fostering an environment of creativity, accountability, and collaboration. Serve as a primary spokesperson for OFN, representing the organization at public events, media interviews, and key industry forums. Implement an internal communications strategy that fosters a culture of transparency, inclusivity, and open dialogue. Guide media relations strategies, identifying and cultivating relationships with key reporters and media outlets to amplify OFN's messages and the broader impact of the CDFI industry. Manage crisis communications as needed, ensuring the organization's messaging is responsive, transparent, and aligned with its values. Identify and pursue opportunities for external visibility, including media interviews, op-eds, and speaking engagements, to showcase OFN's thought leadership. Craft and implement proactive outreach strategies to reach external opinion leader and influencer audiences. Utilize analytics and digital tools to assess the effectiveness of communications efforts and refine strategies for continuous improvement. Leverage OFN's events, especially OFN's annual conference, to amplify the CDFI industry's positive image with priority audiences. Prepare OFN CEO and other spokespeople for media interviews and speaking engagements. Manage outside PR and communications contractors as required.   Position Requirements Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or 10+ years of direct work experience in lieu of a degree. 10+ years professional experience in Public Relations or Communication required. 5+ years in a supervisory or managerial capacity desired. 5+ years of demonstrated experience in community/economic development, community organizing, social justice advocacy or public policy advocacy preferred. Experience working at CDFIs or consulting in the CDFI sector preferred. Must possess a strong passion for, understanding of, and commitment to OFN’s mission, vision, and values. In addition, be a fearless advocate, who is confident and resilient in OFN’s fight to drive capital into low-income communities. A collaborative team player who possesses the interpersonal skills to work across all levels of the organization both internally and externally, humility, and a willingness to learn in all areas of our work. Be a strong team contributor, effective and comfortable in leading as well as supporting roles within teams. Be a smart, quick seeker of knowledge with the ability to think strategically, creatively, and tactically to analyze results and provide practical recommendations. Possess a leadership style that emphasizes the value of collaboration, communication, service, transparency, teamwork, and accountability. Be a smart, quick seeker of knowledge with the ability to think strategically, creatively, and tactically to analyze results and provide practical recommendations. Supervisory expertise and demonstrated leadership ability required Ability to set priorities and delegate tasks effectively required Superior analytical and organizational skills required Excellent written and verbal communication skills required Must have strong creative judgment, and able to act as strong influencer of creative ideas while also collaborating with business partners to achieve desired results Ability to understand, create and modify external communications and publications as needed; keen storyteller Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work constructively with diverse constituents is required In-depth understanding of media promotions Light to moderate travel required (10%-20% of time) Understanding of and commitment to community development required Ability to work well with diverse constituents is required. No extraordinary physical requirements beyond ability to travel Job involves normal physical requirements for an office position. EEO Employer – Disability/Veteran/Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Supervisor: EVP, Chief of Staff, and Head of Communications FLSA Status: Exempt The full salary range for SVP leveled employees is $135,600 to $229,300. Salaries paid at Opportunity Finance Network will vary based on factors that may include skills, education, location, experience, and performance. The salary range for this position is represented by the low and high end of the range for the position level. Salary is one part of OFN’s comprehensive total rewards package, which includes benefits like dental, health, and vision care plans, and family-building benefits like hybrid work arrangements to promote a better work-life balance. OFN also offers Lifestyle Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and mental health benefits. To maximize teammate financial well-being, OFN offers financial education and auto-enrollment in the company's 403(b) plan with employer contributions. To maximize professional growth, OFN provides professional development dollars for each employee, alongside learning and development opportunities. Thank you for your interest in joining the OFN team in our effort and commitment to create opportunity for all.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Salary Range   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Location Washington D.C.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently accepting applications. 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