Braver Angels
Overview
Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application. Braver Angels is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring Americans together to bridge the partisan divide and strengthen the democratic republic. Dedicated to political depolarization in the United States, the organization focuses on how politically diverse individuals view and interact with one another to encourage greater trust and understanding, rather than seeking to change their specific stances on key issues. By catalyzing grassroots change, Braver Angels seeks to influence the institutions that shape our national civic life.
To learn more about Braver Angels, visit https://braverangels.org/.
The CDMO Opportunity Braver Angels seeks a Chief Development and Marketing Officer (CDMO) who will serve as a senior executive leader, responsible for shaping and executing the organization’s advancement strategy. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Board of Directors, this leader will integrate fundraising and marketing communications into a cohesive effort that drives revenue growth, deepens donor engagement, and elevates national visibility. The CDMO will act as Braver Angels’ chief strategist for fundraising, communications, and marketing—securing transformational support, strengthening brand presence, and ensuring advancement strategies are fully aligned with organizational priorities.
Responsibilities Development and Fundraising
Design and lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy to develop and grow revenue across major gifts, foundations, corporate partnerships, event sponsorships, grassroots giving, planned giving and digital campaigns.
Focus on securing transformational gifts, partnerships, and investments that position Braver Angels for long-term growth.
Build the systems, processes, and team capacity needed to sustain fundraising at scale.
Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of high-capacity donors and institutional funders.
Equip and support the CEO and Board with strategies, messaging, and tools for donor engagement, ensuring leadership is fully prepared for cultivation conversations and to engage their networks in fundraising.
Strengthen systems for donor engagement, stewardship, and prospect research.
Establish annual fundraising goals and benchmarks; track progress using data-driven systems.
Marketing and Communications
Provide strategic leadership for Braver Angels’ brand and narrative positioning, ensuring consistency and resonance across key audiences, including members, volunteers, and partners.
Drive the expansion of Braver Angels’ reach and engagement across digital platforms, media, and grassroots channels, building the visibility and supporter base necessary for impact at scale.
Partner with the CEO and lead staff in aligning Braver Angels’ brand and messaging with organizational priorities, translating shared vision into effective communications strategies.
Build and execute a strategic communications plan to elevate Braver Angels’ national visibility.
Oversee brand strategy, digital presence, public relations, and media engagement.
Develop audience segmentation and tailored communication strategies to better engage Braver Angels’ diverse constituencies across all channels.
Ensure consistent and compelling storytelling across platforms, campaigns, and programs.
Collaborate with Braver Media and grassroots teams to amplify authentic voices and stories.
Organizational Leadership
Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, working cross-functionally to align development and communications with program goals.
Manage and mentor a growing team of development and marketing staff and contractors.
Ensure fundraising and communications efforts are aligned, mutually reinforcing, and data-driven.
Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability while respecting Braver Angels’ grassroots-driven ethos.
Contribute to strategic planning and organizational growth initiatives.
Qualifications Required
Deep commitment to the mission of bridging political divides.
10+ years of leadership in fundraising, development, or advancement, with demonstrated success in major gifts, campaigns, and multi-channel fundraising.
Proven track record in marketing, brand management, and communications.
Strong strategic thinking and execution skills; ability to set vision while delivering measurable results.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to inspire donors, partners, media, and grassroots leaders.
Experience building teams, systems, and infrastructure for sustainable growth.
Comfort working in a volunteer-driven, decentralized, or movement-based organization.
Experience mentoring senior staff or directors.
Strategic, entrepreneurial, and adaptable leadership style.
Preferred
Experience working at the national level in nonprofit, civic engagement, or social impact organizations.
Expertise in integrated campaigns blending fundraising and communications.
Familiarity with donor databases (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, etc.) and digital engagement platforms.
Success working across politically diverse contexts.
Compensation and Travel The salary for this role is $150,000, with benefits and opportunities for professional growth.
Braver Angels is a fully remote organization, and the CDMO may be based anywhere in the United States. Travel is expected as deemed necessary to effectively lead fundraising and marketing for a national organization.
How to Apply Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following using the application link:
Résumé detailing relevant leadership, fundraising, and marketing/communications experience
One- to two-page narrative response to the following prompts:
Braver Angels is committed to fostering understanding and respectful dialogue across the political spectrum at a time of deep polarization in the United States. What does it mean to you to bridge the partisan divide in this moment, and why do you believe it matters right now?
Explain how you have created effective, scalable fundraising systems.
How would you lead a marketing team to grow Braver Angels’ visibility while making sure people from across the political spectrum feel authentically represented? How would your experience with grassroots work and emerging brands shape your approach?
Please do not submit a cover letter. Cover letters will not be reviewed.
For priority consideration, please submit all materials by October 14, 2025.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. All inquiries and applications will be treated confidentially.
Candidates may contact Good Scout Group at search@goodscoutgroup.com with questions.
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Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application. Braver Angels is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring Americans together to bridge the partisan divide and strengthen the democratic republic. Dedicated to political depolarization in the United States, the organization focuses on how politically diverse individuals view and interact with one another to encourage greater trust and understanding, rather than seeking to change their specific stances on key issues. By catalyzing grassroots change, Braver Angels seeks to influence the institutions that shape our national civic life.
To learn more about Braver Angels, visit https://braverangels.org/.
The CDMO Opportunity Braver Angels seeks a Chief Development and Marketing Officer (CDMO) who will serve as a senior executive leader, responsible for shaping and executing the organization’s advancement strategy. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Board of Directors, this leader will integrate fundraising and marketing communications into a cohesive effort that drives revenue growth, deepens donor engagement, and elevates national visibility. The CDMO will act as Braver Angels’ chief strategist for fundraising, communications, and marketing—securing transformational support, strengthening brand presence, and ensuring advancement strategies are fully aligned with organizational priorities.
Responsibilities Development and Fundraising
Design and lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy to develop and grow revenue across major gifts, foundations, corporate partnerships, event sponsorships, grassroots giving, planned giving and digital campaigns.
Focus on securing transformational gifts, partnerships, and investments that position Braver Angels for long-term growth.
Build the systems, processes, and team capacity needed to sustain fundraising at scale.
Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of high-capacity donors and institutional funders.
Equip and support the CEO and Board with strategies, messaging, and tools for donor engagement, ensuring leadership is fully prepared for cultivation conversations and to engage their networks in fundraising.
Strengthen systems for donor engagement, stewardship, and prospect research.
Establish annual fundraising goals and benchmarks; track progress using data-driven systems.
Marketing and Communications
Provide strategic leadership for Braver Angels’ brand and narrative positioning, ensuring consistency and resonance across key audiences, including members, volunteers, and partners.
Drive the expansion of Braver Angels’ reach and engagement across digital platforms, media, and grassroots channels, building the visibility and supporter base necessary for impact at scale.
Partner with the CEO and lead staff in aligning Braver Angels’ brand and messaging with organizational priorities, translating shared vision into effective communications strategies.
Build and execute a strategic communications plan to elevate Braver Angels’ national visibility.
Oversee brand strategy, digital presence, public relations, and media engagement.
Develop audience segmentation and tailored communication strategies to better engage Braver Angels’ diverse constituencies across all channels.
Ensure consistent and compelling storytelling across platforms, campaigns, and programs.
Collaborate with Braver Media and grassroots teams to amplify authentic voices and stories.
Organizational Leadership
Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, working cross-functionally to align development and communications with program goals.
Manage and mentor a growing team of development and marketing staff and contractors.
Ensure fundraising and communications efforts are aligned, mutually reinforcing, and data-driven.
Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability while respecting Braver Angels’ grassroots-driven ethos.
Contribute to strategic planning and organizational growth initiatives.
Qualifications Required
Deep commitment to the mission of bridging political divides.
10+ years of leadership in fundraising, development, or advancement, with demonstrated success in major gifts, campaigns, and multi-channel fundraising.
Proven track record in marketing, brand management, and communications.
Strong strategic thinking and execution skills; ability to set vision while delivering measurable results.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to inspire donors, partners, media, and grassroots leaders.
Experience building teams, systems, and infrastructure for sustainable growth.
Comfort working in a volunteer-driven, decentralized, or movement-based organization.
Experience mentoring senior staff or directors.
Strategic, entrepreneurial, and adaptable leadership style.
Preferred
Experience working at the national level in nonprofit, civic engagement, or social impact organizations.
Expertise in integrated campaigns blending fundraising and communications.
Familiarity with donor databases (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, etc.) and digital engagement platforms.
Success working across politically diverse contexts.
Compensation and Travel The salary for this role is $150,000, with benefits and opportunities for professional growth.
Braver Angels is a fully remote organization, and the CDMO may be based anywhere in the United States. Travel is expected as deemed necessary to effectively lead fundraising and marketing for a national organization.
How to Apply Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following using the application link:
Résumé detailing relevant leadership, fundraising, and marketing/communications experience
One- to two-page narrative response to the following prompts:
Braver Angels is committed to fostering understanding and respectful dialogue across the political spectrum at a time of deep polarization in the United States. What does it mean to you to bridge the partisan divide in this moment, and why do you believe it matters right now?
Explain how you have created effective, scalable fundraising systems.
How would you lead a marketing team to grow Braver Angels’ visibility while making sure people from across the political spectrum feel authentically represented? How would your experience with grassroots work and emerging brands shape your approach?
Please do not submit a cover letter. Cover letters will not be reviewed.
For priority consideration, please submit all materials by October 14, 2025.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. All inquiries and applications will be treated confidentially.
Candidates may contact Good Scout Group at search@goodscoutgroup.com with questions.
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