Board Member; Volunteer

Overview

The Alliance for American Leadership ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is a bipartisan political action committee dedicated to revitalizing U.S. global leadership through strategic investments in international development. We believe effective assistance abroad fights global poverty, strengthens U.S. national security, prevents pandemics, and boosts the U.S. economy. You can view our team and current Board members at: .

We do not fund aid programs directly. Instead, we draft policy, lobby Congress, and give campaign contributions to Members of Congress. Restoring US foreign aid (worth $40 billion last year) will do much more to fight poverty, hunger, and disease than individual philanthropy. And lobbying works - there s a reason that corporations spend money on it. Our team spans all 50 states and over 80 college campuses - allowing us to match campaign contributions with canvassing and other grassroots support.

We re motivated by the fact that 14 million people may die over the next four years unless foreign aid is restored, according to a study in the Lancet. This is a fight worth fighting. And it s a fight we will win. We also recognize that USAID had flaws and seek to reform our foreign aid system to make it more strategic and effective.

You can view one of our frameworks for reform, drafted by Major General Bo Mahaney, here: -edge

The data underscores A4AL’s success: 650 meetings with key congressional staffers, 800 advocates recruited across all 50 states, and $400 million in global healthcare funding protected from severe cuts. This is lobbying that works. See more at: -funding

While the Alliance harnesses policy leadership from Congress, the Pentagon, USAID, State, the IMF, the World Bank, the UN, and the private sector, the driving force is a new generation of young advocates spanning over 80 college campuses nationwide. Their passion and dedication are stark reminders that we must do more to foster a culture of understanding and engagement on foreign policy.

After all, those navigating international policy on college campuses today will shape America’s future.

New group supporting resumption of foreign aid makes endorsement in VA-11 race:

Former USAID employee turns to advocacy after being laid off:

As a Board member, your role is twofold.

One, provide strategic direction. We need people who have expertise in policy, communications, government affairs, fundraising, and organizational management. As a Board member, we invite you to provide insights in any of these areas. You will also have the chance to vote on critical decisions for our organization. Some of our Board members work on the day to day operations of our group and even take on a quasi-staff role whereas others just attend quarterly board meetings - both approaches are welcomed.

Two, fundraise. Each Board Member is responsible for raising $1,000 or more a quarter for the organization. Board Members will not be officially inducted until they raise their first $1,000. While we invite you to volunteer with us - and perhaps even take on a leadership role within the organization depending on your time commitment - we only invite people to join the Board who are willing to fundraise and meet their quarterly commitment.

You can meet this commitment by writing a check, holding a local event at your house or a bar, sponsoring one of our events, selling tickets to one of our events, talking with friends and family, or engaging leaders in the private sector. Since the Alliance is a Political Action Committee, contributions are not tax deductible.