Chief Communications Officer; WFC

The Women’s Foundation of California has a nearly 40-year track record of supporting community-based organizations working to advance gender, racial, and economic justice. As a public community foundation focused on intersectional feminist funding, we have raised and granted nearly $40M in movement-building grants since 1979. Our core strategies are: investing in community organizations, training community leaders, and convening community partners in order to mobilize significant financial resources to advance the health, safety, and economic security of people impacted by gender-based oppression and violence.

We support movements led by cisgender and transgender women, gender-variant, gender queer, and non-binary individuals--especially those who are formerly incarcerated, immigrants, people of color, low-income, and/or queer. We’re comprised of a dynamic, smart, collaborative group of people who are passionate about our work and committed to making good things happen for all Californians. As we come up on our 40 th anniversary in 2019 with a refreshed strategic plan, the Foundation is well-poised to take a significant leadership role in advancing gender, racial, and economic justice in California.

The Chief Communications Officer (CCO) works closely with the CEO, staff, and Board to help shape and implement the strategic vision for the Women’s Foundation of California (Foundation) communications efforts. An influential writer and presenter, accomplished leader and experienced manager, the CCO oversees all of the Foundation's communications, including thought leadership, media relations and digital engagement.

The CCO is responsible for positioning the Foundation as an expert and critical catalyst of positive change in our communities; increasing the Foundation’s visibility and brand recognition as a philanthropic leader and partner in advancing gender, racial, and economic justice; amplifying the work of our grant partners, fellows and programs; and building loyal communities and brand advocates to advance our mission and programs.

STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION

• Plan, implement, evaluate and refine the Foundation’s comprehensive communications strategy, including tactics for reaching specific audiences, messaging, advertising and production of print and online collateral.
• Oversee the Foundation’s brand strategy and visual identity.
• Develop and implement strategic plans and operational budgets for communications.

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS

• Develop messages that resonate with a variety of priority audiences (donors, advocates, allies, legislators, media); ensure consistency of message across all media.
• Oversee production of all print and electronic materials, including annual reports, media releases, position papers, brochures, website, blog and social media.
• Refine and continue implementing the Foundation’s thought leadership plan that includes drafting speeches for high impact events, writing and pitching op-eds and using events strategically to expand awareness and engage current and new audiences.
• In partnership with the Development Team, develop communications strategy to elevate the Foundation’s 40 th anniversary.
• Spearhead innovative campaigns that expand awareness of the Foundation’s programs and initiatives, build the Foundation’s reputation and engage current and new audiences.
• Position the Foundation’s programs and initiatives for media exposure and the team as lead experts on gender justice issues in California. Cultivate press relationships, place stories, write op-eds and news releases and act as a spokesperson with the media.
• Represent the Foundation at high profile events and conferences as an issue expert.
• Act as the spokesperson for the CEO. Speak and write persuasively about gender equity and justice, public policy, and philanthropy.
• Train Board and team members as brand advocates, spokespersons and fundraisers.
• Collaborate with the Development Team to ideate and execute brand-aligned donor materials and fundraising materials.

MANAGEMENT

• Serve on the Leadership Team; work closely with the CEO and other department leaders to…