Rapid Response Director
Feminist Majority Foundation
The Online to Offline Strategy Group is building a digital organizing rapid response program and is seeking a director to support managing the program with support from our Deputy Executive Director. Our long term goal is to build a team that will provide strategy and tactical support to launch core digital tools and online infrastructure, from peer-to-peer texting platforms and CRM systems to ad accounts and content templates, so they can be activated instantly by organizations and communities in crisis to meet the moment and support with long term base building.
Position Overview:
The Rapid Response Director will build and lead a new Rapid Response Program from the ground up. This is a high-level, strategic role for a visionary organizer who understands how to leverage digital tools for immediate mobilization and long-term power building.
The main goal of this role is to create a program that provides immediate digital infrastructure, strategic support, and campaign capacity to frontline organizations facing political attacks, climate disasters, and other urgent threats. You will be a key architect of this program, shaping its vision, building its team, and ensuring its operational excellence.
We want this program to:
Support groups to prepare and build an Online to Offline rapid response infrastructure before the crisis happens
Direct support with list building and outreach during a crisis so that organizers can focus on work on the ground
Long-term absorption and support with transitioning digital outreach infrastructure to organizations.
Responsibilities
(% of time estimated and subject to change based on evolving needs):
Program Vision & Strategy (30%) : Define and execute the strategic direction for O2O’s rapid response program with O2O’s Deputy Executive Director, establishing criteria for engagement, and developing scalable models for support, with a first-year goal of supporting 2-3 partner organizations.
Partnership & Campaign Leadership(25%): Provide senior-level campaign strategy to partners, ensuring rapid response efforts are strategically sound and contribute to long-term power building. Cultivate relationships with frontline social justice organizations to understand their needs and serve as a trusted partner ready to deploy digital support quickly.
Oversee the rapid deployment of a suite of digital tactics, including:Mobilization: Peer-to-peer (P2P) texting and virtual phone banks.
Outreach: Digital lead generation and follow-up support.
Infrastructure: Instant CRM and real-time data dashboard setup.
Resources: Small-donor fundraising page setup.
Toolkit & Infrastructure Development: Spearhead the creation of pre-developed, “plug-and-play” digital toolkits and templates for common crisis scenarios.
Team Building & Management (25%): Hire an initial team of 2-3 specialists, onboard, and manage a core team of specialists (organizers, content creators, data managers) and oversee a roster of on-call crisis responders.
Fundraising Oversight & Sustainability (20%)In partnership with O2O and partner leadership, help craft the program’s fundraising narrative and strategy.
Oversee the development of compelling funding proposals and reports, ensuring they accurately reflect the program’s impact.
Required Competencies:
10+ years of professional experience in labor, advocacy, or social justice movements.
5+ years in a senior leadership role, with proven experience in:Campaign management
Rapid response
Digital organizing
Deep expertise in designing and executing rapid response programs in a social justice context.
Strong, practical understanding of digital-to-offline (o2o) organizing strategies and how to use digital tools (P2P texting, CRMs, digital ads) to mobilize people quickly and effectively
You are skilled in balancing the need for high quality work with expediency to meet campaign timelines.
You are self-motivated, highly accountable to your team and comfortable and effective working in a remote environment.
Experience in building, managing, and mentoring high-performing teams.
Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make quick, sound decisions under pressure.
Proven ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously and navigate complex, fast-moving situations.
Exceptional communication and partnership-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse organizations and leaders.
Demonstrated success in nonprofit development and fundraising, with experience securing significant grants from foundations and/or major donors.
You understand and feel comfortable articulating issues faced by communities of color, low-income families, immigrants, and the lgbt+ community.
You have a demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice.
Preferred Competencies
Experience working in or with frontline communities and organizations.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Experience with budget management and fundraising for programs.
Experience with common movement data tools including EveryAction/VAN, Action Network, Zapier etc.
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary is $96,587 – $105,290, with a comprehensive benefits package. This is a full-time, salary position.
Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:
Paid health, vision, and dental insurance
401K retirement plan with 3%-6% employer match
17 vacation days for first 2 years, 12 paid sick days, and 2-week winter break
12-week paid parental leave after one year of employment
2-month sabbatical after 4 years of employment
In vitro Fertilization (IVF) and other reproductive health coverage
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Yearly home office/technology stipend
Professional Development Stipend
How to Apply:
Please send resumes and cover letters to [email protected] with the subject line “Rapid Response Director”
O2O Strategy Group is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to equity. People of color, women, and LGBT+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
O2O Strategy Group is an equal-opportunity employer with a commitment to equity. BIPOC, women, LGBT+ and GNC candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. As a worker self-directed nonprofit, we make decisions about our organizing and training work, working conditions, and organizational direction collaboratively. We strive for a culture where each member of our team is empowered and supported to do their best work in a sustainable way.