Description
The Bigger Tent Initiative (BTI) seeks its founding Director to lead strategy, fundraising, and coalition building. BTI provides funding for organizing initiatives led by locally trusted messengers across Congressional districts where working-class voters have shifted away from candidates supporting progressive economic policies and democratic institutions—focused on communicating the values and policy priorities shared by a supermajority of American voters. We seek a proven leader, fundraiser and coalition builder with deep political ecosystem credibility who thrives in startup environments, can build trust across ideological differences, and is energized by demonstrating that diverse groups can work together effectively.
Location: Fully remote within the United States
Posting Date: October 24, 2025 | LOI & Resume requested by: November 10, 2025
About the Organization
The Bigger Tent Initiative (BTI), a 501(c)(4) project of Goodnation Action, and The Bigger Tent Education Fund (BTEF), a 501(c)(3) project of Goodnation Foundation, help socially and ideologically diverse networks of organizations coordinate efforts that build enduring capacities in working-class communities and support civic and political leaders focused on values and policy priorities shared by a supermajority of voters.
Director Responsibilities
As Director, you'll provide strategic leadership and operational execution for BTI, working collaboratively with the executive team, steering committee, advisory council and key stakeholders to shape organizational strategy and structure while ensuring effective implementation. Additional responsibilities include:
- Fundraising & donor relations - Lead donor cultivation across diverse funding networks, raising significant funds needed to execute BTI’s strategy.
- District-level strategy & coordination - Oversee work in target districts, support local teams, and ensure effective coalition building.
- External representation & ecosystem engagement - Build relationships with national organizations, funder networks, and political professionals; establish BTI's credibility through partnerships and results.
- Strategic communications - Articulate BTI's approach in relationship-building contexts; spotlight grantee successes and Advisory Council voices.
- Advisory Council engagement - Work with politically diverse advisors, all leaders in their own fields, to leverage their guidance.
- Organizational development - Build systems and processes that can scale while creating a learning culture.
Qualifications
We seek candidates who bring proven political experience with established relationships across diverse funding communities and can build trust across a broad political spectrum.
- Political Ecosystem Experience and Accomplishments
We seek candidates with deep understanding of the political ecosystem—able to navigate campaigns, parties, independent organizations, and civic engagement infrastructure. Multi-state or multi-district experience that demonstrates strategic adaptability is essential. - Coalition Building
We seek candidates who excel at building coalitions and partnerships. Our ideal candidate is a skilled relationship-builder comfortable engaging with diverse perspectives and able to find common ground while respecting differences. - Behind-the-Scenes Leadership
We seek candidates who are energized by results and impact. This role is about building infrastructure (both BTI’s internal operational systems, and in working class communities), managing relationships, and demonstrating what works. Our ideal candidate finds satisfaction in seeing grantees and partners succeed. - Entrepreneurial & Collaborative
We seek candidates who thrive in startup environments, are both strategist and implementer, and lead collaboratively. Our ideal candidate builds bridges, projects confidence with humility, and is energized by testing innovative approaches.
Position Details
The Director will begin January 2026 and work full-time (with flexibility for the right candidate). The role will evolve as the initiative grows beyond its initial pilot phase. We anticipate full-time equivalent compensation in the $150K-200K range depending on experience. Our fiscal sponsor, Goodnation Action and Goodnation Foundation, will be the legal employer for this position. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans with generous employer contribution and a zero waiting period. The position will be fully remote, with some travel expected.
To Apply
Submit a Letter of Interest and Resume via the link below by Monday, November 10, 2025. No email applications, please. Bigger Tent Initiative and Goodnation Action deeply value diversity and are committed to the recruitment and retention of individuals of underrepresented backgrounds, including gender, race, religion, and sexual orientation.
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