Associate Director, External Affairs | Democracy Fund | Starting at $172,527

​Democracy Fund is hiring a hybrid, full-time Associate Director, External Affairs in Washington, DC, with a starting salary of $172,527. The role leads philanthropic partnerships, funder organizing, and special projects that mobilize resources for pro-democracy work. Responsibilities include managing campaign and program-development staff, advising program teams on funder engagement, and representing Democracy Fund with philanthropic partners. The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of relevant experience, at least 4 years of management experience, and a strong network of funder relationships. 

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​Organization Name: Democracy Fund

Role Title: Associate Director, External Affairs

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: Starting at $172,527 annually

Location: Hybrid (Washington, DC)

Link to Apply: https://democracyfund.applytojob.com/apply/j4S3ArgToe/Associate-Director-External-Affairs
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Position Overview: Democracy Fund seeks an Associate Director to lead the partnerships-focused components of its External Affairs strategy, including philanthropic campaigns, funder organizing, and special projects that mobilize resources for pro-democracy work. The role manages staff across campaigns and program development, serves as a co-strategist to program teams on funder engagement, and represents the organization with philanthropic partners and other external audiences. The ideal candidate has 8 to 10 years of experience in philanthropic field-building, at least 4 years of management experience, an established network of funder relationships, and strong skills in campaign design, relationship-building, and leading through ambiguity.