Managing Director, Business Leadership for Civic Trust

Public Private Strategies; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Private Strategies, LLC (PPS) seeks a Managing Director to lead PPS: Business Leadership for Civic Trust from Washington, D.C. This senior role oversees growth of a national initiative that engages business leaders, investors, philanthropy, and civic organizations to strengthen civic trust and expand economic opportunity.

Responsibilities include guiding day-to-day operations, developing plans to increase impact, fundraising, and building partnerships with foundations, corporations, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in philanthropy, public policy, democracy, civic engagement, advocacy, economic opportunity, or related fields.
• Demonstrated success securing and managing major philanthropic investments.
• Deep understanding of democracy, election protection, democratic resilience, and rule-of-law issues.
• Experience organizing, convening, or mobilizing business leaders around public policy, civic engagement, or societal challenges.
• Strong relationship management and coalition-building skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple stakeholders simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management and strategic growth of the Business & Democracy Initiative.
• Develop and execute plans to increase the initiative's impact, visibility, and influence.
• Identify opportunities to expand programming, partnerships, and engagement.
• Establish and track goals, metrics, and outcomes to ensure strong execution and measurable impact.
• Work closely with PPS leadership to align initiative priorities with organizational goals.
• Lead fundraising efforts to sustain and grow the initiative.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with foundations, corporations, major donors, and philanthropic partners.
• Develop grant proposals, concept papers, reports, and fundraising materials.
• Identify new funding opportunities and manage the initiative's fundraising pipeline.
• Meet annual revenue and fundraising targets.

Skills

Relationship management

Written and verbal communication

Presentation skills

Project management

Coalition-building

Strategic thinking

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Managing Director, PPS: Business Leadership for Civic Trust
Washington, D.C. (In-Person)

Public Private Strategies, LLC (PPS) seeks an experienced and entrepreneurial Managing Director to lead the next phase of growth for PPS: Business Leadership for Civic Trust.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for managing and expanding an established national initiative that works with business leaders, investors, trade associations, philanthropy, and civic organizations to strengthen civic trust, support resilient institutions, and advance economic opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management and strategic growth of the Business & Democracy Initiative
• Develop and execute plans to increase the initiative's impact, visibility, and influence
• Identify opportunities to expand programming, partnerships, and engagement
• Establish and track goals, metrics, and outcomes to ensure strong execution and measurable impact
• Work closely with PPS leadership to align initiative priorities with organizational goals
• Lead fundraising efforts to sustain and grow the initiative
• Cultivate and steward relationships with foundations, corporations, major donors, and philanthropic partners
• Develop grant proposals, concept papers, reports, and fundraising materials
• Identify new funding opportunities and manage the initiative's fundraising pipeline
• Meet annual revenue and fundraising targets
• Partner & Coalition Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, investors, trade associations, chambers of commerce, nonprofits, and civic organizations
• Convene and coordinate diverse stakeholders around shared objectives
• Ensure meaningful partner engagement and long-term collaboration
• Democracy, Rule of Law & Election Protection
• Advance initiatives focused on democratic resilience, election protection, civic engagement, and the rule of law
• Monitor developments in the democracy and governance landscape and identify opportunities for strategic engagement
• Collaborate with experts, advocates, policymakers, business leaders, and civic organizations to develop impactful programs and initiatives
• External Representation & Thought Leadership
• Represent PPS and the initiative at conferences, convenings, meetings, and public events
• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to funders, business leaders, and coalition partners
• Develop presentations, reports, briefing materials, and strategic recommendations for internal and external audiences

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years of experience in philanthropy, public policy, democracy, civic engagement, advocacy, economic opportunity, or related fields
• Demonstrated success securing and managing major philanthropic investments
• Deep understanding of democracy, election protection, democratic resilience, and rule-of-law issues
• Experience organizing, convening, or mobilizing business leaders around public policy, civic engagement, or societal challenges
• Strong relationship management and coalition-building skills
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple stakeholders simultaneously

Preferred

• Existing relationships with leaders in philanthropy, business, democracy, and civic engagement sectors
• Experience managing national coalitions or multi‑stakeholder initiatives
• Experience working directly with corporate leaders, investors, trade associations, or chambers of commerce
• Experience supervising staff, consultants, and external partners

Desired Attributes

• Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Exceptional fundraiser and relationship builder
• Strong operator who can move seamlessly between strategy and execution
• Collaborative leader with strong emotional intelligenceMission-driven and committed to strengthening democratic institutions and expanding economic opportunity
• Comfortable engaging with senior executives, philanthropists, policymakers, and civic leaders

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Start Date: August 2026

Compensation: $120,000 - 150,000 (annually)

About Public Private Strategies, LLC: Public Private Strategies is an independent organization that engages public and private sector leaders in efforts to advance practical solutions to economic, civic, and societal challenges.

PPS explores best practices and trends through research, publications, educational programming, convenings, and cross-sector partnerships. Its work helps public and private sector actors better understand their role in advancing constructive, nonpartisan solutions and supporting communities, institutions, and economic opportunity.

Acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of our organization. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.

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