Executive Director For Intentional Insights and Its Pro-truth Pledge Project
Job Advertisement: Executive Director for Intentional Insights and its Pro-Truth Pledge Project (Part-Time, 25 Hours)
Overview
Become an influential leader in the fight for rational discourse and truth in politics as the Executive Director for Intentional Insights and its Pro-Truth Pledge project. Take charge of an endeavor that doesn't just aim to quell the wildfires of misinformation, fake news, and post-truth politics, but aspires to re-engineer the very landscape of public dialogue to prioritize truth, civility, and integrity, armed with empirical evidence and rational analysis. Under your stewardship, the Pro-Truth Pledge will become a gold standard for a commitment to facts and accuracy, civility and reasoned dialogue on a national scale.
This position offers guaranteed funding through January 2025, with the expectation for continuation based on fundraising performance. As the organization grows, we hope you'll evolve into a managerial role responsible for leading a team.
Responsibilities
Fundraising
- Develop and implement a fundraising strategy tailored to the mission of promoting truth and rational thinking
- Conduct solicitation calls to potential and current donors
Volunteer Coordination and Recruitment
- Design a volunteer engagement strategy to attract those passionate about truth-seeking
- Manage current and new volunteers
Outreach to Other Organizations
- Identify and negotiate partnerships with organizations that align with our mission of combating disinformation
- Facilitate collaborative initiatives and campaigns for greater impact
Increasing Signatory Base for the Pro-Truth Pledge
- Conceptualize and execute campaigns to encourage individuals and organizations to sign the Pro-Truth Pledge
- Use metrics and analytics to evaluate the efficacy of outreach initiativesÂ
Public Presentations
- Advocate for truth and rational thinking through compelling, data-backed virtual presentations to diverse audiencesÂ
- Collaborate with organizations to present for their members
Earned Media and Public Relations
- Develop a media outreach strategy that capitalizes on trending topics related to disinformation
- Engage with journalists and thought leaders to secure earned media opportunities
Political and Public Figure Outreach
- Foster relationships with politicians, public figures, and organizations across the political spectrum who are aligned with our cause of combating disinformation
- Leverage these relationships to secure collaborations that amplify the impact of the Pro-Truth Pledge
Qualifications and Skills (in order of importance)
- Organized, detail-oriented problem solver who initiates action
- Prior experience in fundraising, especially involving phone-based donor outreach
- Demonstrated commitment to civic engagement and rational discourse
- Comfortable delivering virtual presentationsÂ
- Capable of engaging with diverse leaders and organizations, including those of left-leaning and secular groupsÂ
- Knowledgeable about US politics
- Values truth above ideologyÂ
- Proficient in tools including Excel, Google Docs, Mailchimp, Facebook Groups, ChatGPT, and Trello
Location
- Fully remote position
- Desirable to travel to Columbus, Ohio, once a year for a board retreatÂ
Salary and Benefits
- $17-$23 per hour, based on experience
- $1 hourly rate increase after a successful 3-month review
- Quarterly performance-based bonuses up to $500
- Annual merit-based raise based on quantifiable outcomes
If you have any questions, email protruthpledgehire [at] gmail.com [1]
To apply, submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience via Idealist.
**Application Deadline: November 30, 2023**