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About Future Caucus
Future Caucus has an audacious mission: activate young leaders to bridge the partisan divide and transform American politics. Future Caucus is a national, nonpartisan organization dedicated to activating Gen Z and millennial policymakers to cooperatively govern our country. In 2013, Future Caucus organized the nation’s first and only caucus for young members of Congress, the “Congressional Future Caucus,” to forge pragmatic cooperation on future-oriented challenges.
Careers
Description
Position: Chief Program Officer
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Layla Zaidane, President & CEO
Location: Hybrid in Washington, DC
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Chief Program Officer is a senior executive who will translate Future Caucus’ strategy into a coherent, high-impact experience for lawmakers across their full lifecycle in the network. They ensure the experience for our lawmakers delivers measurable results against our , manage a team responsible for executing exceptional programming, and represent Future Caucus’ programmatic strategy and impact to external audiences.
The CPO will establish a clear bar for what excellent programming looks like and develop the judgement and leadership of their team to execute against that bar. They ensure strong organizational learning cycles about our programs to guide programmatic decision-making. As a key member of the executive team, they work closely with the President & CEO and other senior leaders to facilitate cohesion between programmatic and other organizational outcomes, and advise the executive team on threats, opportunities, and new initiatives that advance the ability of young legislators to govern effectively and wield their political power.
The CPO will focus on strategic sustainable growth for Future Caucus programming – and will serve as an external representative of Future Caucus’ CEO at functions, to funders, and the media. They oversee a team responsible for executing a portfolio that includes 1) strategic planning implementation; 2) the lawmaker-engagement lifecycle from recruitment of new members to the Future Caucus network through alumnihood; 3) lawmaker-facing cross-state programming and state chapter success; and 5) program evaluation & learning. They will ensure a team-wide dedication to rigorous relationship management and data tracking, seamless internal communications, and collaborative cross-team relationships.
We’re looking for someone who is excited about joining a team during a period of organizational growth and loves flexing their skill of helping a team translate visionary-level thinking into exemplary day-to-day execution.
The ideal candidate has significant experience developing other leaders and relishes taking on the role of player-coach as they help others grow. They also have a deep understanding of the realities facing elected officials, especially at the state level, and can align programming around their anticipation of what young lawmakers will need to govern effectively. They are eager to bring an entrepreneurial spirit to their work, knowing that transforming American politics will take disruptive and innovative thinking from them and their entire team. Critically, they have a sincere commitment to working across partisan lines to define the next era of leadership in America.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership, Management, and Coaching
The CPO is first and foremost a leader of leaders. A strong orientation to and track record of leading toward results through layers is required for the role.
- Supervise, coach & lead a group of program leaders and their direct reports; operating as a multiplier who seeks to unlock the intelligence and potential of all team members
- Create and implement information sharing streams across legislator-facing teams that enable more strategic decision making, communication, and cooperation
- Model and establish an effective feedback and learning culture across the program team, contributing to a staff-wide living of our organizational values
- Set performance goals and accountability systems to build a culture of results-based leadership
- Shape and clarify emerging roles, teams, and operating models as Future Caucus grows, working with the senior leadership team to ensure each team member has what they need to do some of the best work of their lives
- Develop a team-based environment to motivate and inspire staff to work collaboratively toward vision and goals
- Organize work allocation & project management, training, problem resolution, and performance evaluation for your direct reports, and support your direct reports in doing so for their teams
- Support the development and management of budgets across all programmatic activities and initiatives, in collaboration with the senior leadership team
Programmatic Strategy & Execution
The CPO’s mandate is to develop and oversee execution of Future Caucus’ lawmaker programming strategy to achieve our vision and long-term outcomes.
- Translate Future Caucus’ organizational strategy into clear programmatic priorities, goals, outcomes, and measures of success for the program team
- Manage the design & oversee the execution of a strategy for the ideal Future Caucus member lifecycle, from identifying and recruiting prospective members, to onboarding and ongoing engagement, to an “alumni” transition
- Monitor emerging needs and interests among key stakeholders such as legislators, partner organizations, and funders, partnering with the executive team to turn field insights into tangible organizational action
- Build and execute clear programmatic learning cycles that enable your team to 1) monitor progress to goals; 2) analyze data & adjust to emerging trends; and 3) inform programmatic strategy
- Ensure the state chapter model and cross-state programming model work in concert with one another, leading to real outcomes for chapters & lawmakers as a result of the synthesis of deep relationship building, powerful leadership training, innovative policy solutions, and robust press coverage
- Lead program input into strategic and annual planning, ensuring alignment to organizational priorities
- Support program directors in developing and strengthening strategic partnerships, ensuring the partnerships align with organizational need and enhance organizational strategy
- Create and manage accountability systems so that relationship management data is captured in organizational CRM systems across the program team
Executive Leadership
The CPO sits on the executive team, which is tasked with ensuring the long-term future of the organization, making strategic decisions about resource allocation, and executing against Future Caucus’ vision cohesively. All members of the executive team:
- Think 2-4 years ahead for the entire organization & your teams, looking around the corner to identify strengths, opportunities, threats & weaknesses that the organization should act on
- Represent Future Caucus’s programmatic strategy, quality, and impact with credibility before funders, partners, policymakers, and other high-level external audiences
- Provide leadership within & thought partnership to the executive team on organizational priorities, work planning, team coordination, and team culture
- Participate in quarterly Board of Directors meetings, sharing relevant updates and integrating insights or feedback back into Future Caucus efforts
- Collaborate with the Development department to align grant proposals and reports to organizational priorities, making certain that grant requirements are met through programmatic execution and achievements
Administration & Miscellaneous
- Perform other related duties as needed
- Any job comes with its fair share of administrative tasks, including this one. Things like systems upkeep, expense reporting, data entry, and grant reporting, etc.
Description
Position: Senior Director, Finance / Controller
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Kelli Herrick, Interim COO
Location: Hybrid in Washington, DC
Anticipated Start: December 2026 / January 2027
ABOUT THE ROLE
Future Caucus seeks an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Director of Finance / Controller to lead finance operations on our team. They are responsible for the integrity of our financial systems, reporting, controls, compliance, planning, and analysis. This position will also ensure high-quality accounting practices, support strategic organizational decision-making and budgeting, oversee financial grant reporting & contracts, and equip our executive team and department leads with the financial information, tools, processes, and guidance they need to actively manage their budgets and be effective stewards of organizational funds.
We’re looking for someone who gets excited about the idea of finance system transformation on a growing team. You are just as eager to think big picture about the systems of the future as you are to roll up your sleeves and actualize those systems in the day to day.
At Future Caucus, the operations & finance teams are service-oriented and exist to enable impact and efficiency across the organization. We understand that a strong financial & operational backbone equips those within the organization to dream up and do big things while sufficiently managing organizational risks. We’re looking for someone who possesses a similar orientation to their work: someone who asks the right questions, surfaces risks early, and helps us model what’s possible by working with the COO to translate big ideas and organizational ambitions into clear financial scenarios, tradeoffs, and pathways for sustainable growth. This job is for you if you can effectively communicate with stakeholders ranging from the coordinator level to the C-suite and Board of Directors and have an exceptional ability to manage up and laterally.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in nonprofit finance, is a proactive communicator, and is known for letting no detail go unnoticed. They will report to the Chief Operating Officer and oversee the relationship with our part-time external accountant, audit team, and other financial vendors. Our hope is to bring someone on to our team who is eager to lead on establishing systems that will help us scale to our next level of impact, and wants to grow alongside the organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Strategy & Leadership
- Serve as Future Caucus’ senior internal finance leader, providing strategic financial guidance to the CEO, COO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership team
- Develop and maintain financial plans and projects, including cash flow, reserves, and investment strategies analyses
- Contribute to the development of the organization’s long-term strategic and operational plans with a focus on financial sustainability
- Communicate regularly with the CEO, COO, and senior leadership regarding financial performance & forecasts, proactively surfacing significant risks, opportunities, trends, and tradeoffs
- Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable, and timely insights for stakeholders with varying levels of financial expertise, building financial fluency and accountability across the organization
- Prepare the CEO and COO to present quarterly financial reports and narratives for Board meetings, providing clear, actionable, and future-oriented recommendations
Budgeting & Financial Planning
- Alongside the COO and President & CEO, oversee the preparation and management of the annual operating budget, ensuring participatory budget practices and alignment with the organization’s mission, programs, and strategic priorities
- Lead the forecasting process and establish appropriate forecasting cadences to ensure budget projections are accurate and reflective of current financial performance, revenue expectations, organizational priorities, and risks, partnering closely with the Development and Program teams
- Monitor financial performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions as needed
- Build and embed financial processes, tools, and policies that empower department heads with the financial fluency to make strong decisions on expenditures
- Lead budget reviews with department heads to ensure financial targets are met and budget forecasts are accurate
- Provide financial oversight of organizational grants, including budget development, financial reporting, compliance, cost allocation, reimbursement process, etc.
Financial Reporting & Systems
- Prepare and present accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports & narratives, including statement of activities, statement of financial position, cash flow statements, and budget-to-actual analyses
- Analyze and interpret financial results, translating reporting into actionable insights, trends, risks, and recommendations for the COO, President & CEO, and senior leadership
- Oversee the preparation of year-end financial statements and ensure compliance with accounting principles (e.g. GAAP, fund accounting)
Administration, Compliance, and Risk Management
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard the organization’s financial resources and mitigate financial risks, taking appropriate action when risks are identified
- Establish clear mechanisms for identifying and promptly escalating material financial risks, concerns, or errors to the COO and President & CEO, along with recommended corrective actions
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial data and accounting records, overseeing the organization’s external accounting firm for timely and accurate accounting functions, including keeping the general ledger, accounts payable / receivable, payroll, and month-end close
- Oversee the preparation and filing of annual tax returns (e.g., IRS Form 990) and the annual audit process, ensuring the organization’s external accounting firm & audit team produce accurate and complete audits and tax filings
- Oversee the creation of and training and development of staff on financial policies, procedures, and best practices
- Establish and execute accounts payable procedures & technologies to ensure timely payments, working with the Operations Coordinator and account firm as needed
- Complete all necessary registrations, licenses, and insurance needs
- Perform other related duties as needed
Description
Position: Manager, Development
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Maloreigh Todd, Senior Director, Strategic Growth & Impact
Location: Hybrid in Washington, DC
Anticipated Start: November 2026
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Development Manager sits on our growing development team and will own Future Caucus’ institutional grants management and serve as a lead writer for our fundraising efforts. This person will manage the full lifecycle of our institutional grants, from prospect research and proposal development through reporting, renewal, and stewardship, while building the systems and processes that allow our fundraising operation to scale. The Development Manager reports directly to the Senior Director of Strategic Growth and Impact, working closely to align funding opportunities with organizational priorities, develop institutional fundraising strategies, and ensure compliance with funder requirements.
The individual in this position will play a key role in supporting the organization’s long-term sustainability and impact, powering annual fundraising goals of over $6MM. Experience managing a portfolio and grant cycle with 6-7 figure grant commitments is required.
We’re looking for someone who gets genuinely excited about turning a great idea into a great case for support. You are an exceptional writer who can take a complicated program, an ambitious strategy, or a pile of inputs from across an organization and find the story in it—then make that story clear, compelling, and hard to say no to. You’re also the person who knows exactly when the report is due, what’s still missing, and who needs a nudge to get it over the finish line.
We don’t see development as simply writing grants or keeping a fundraising calendar; it’s about understanding where the organization is going, seeing how a funder’s interests intersect with that vision, and building the relationships and arguments that bring the two together. We’re looking for someone who wants to learn that whole craft: a strong writer and meticulous operator today, with the curiosity, judgment, and relational instincts to grow into a top development leader as Future Caucus grows.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage day-to-day grant operations, including managing the grants calendar, coordinating internal stakeholders to complete development deliverables on set timelines, and continuously improving systems for clarity, scalability, and efficiency
- Lead the preparation, writing, and submission of high-quality grant proposals, reports, and donor-facing materials, collaborating with internal program and finance teams to align deliverables with organizational priorities and funder interests
- Use proactive fundraising approaches to identify and cultivate new institutional funders through creative prospecting, partnerships, and market intelligence
- Support renewal and expansion of existing institutional funding relationships, with a focus on increasing gift size and multi-year commitments over time
- Partner with Sr. Director of Strategic Growth & Impact to support the President & CEO and other senior leadership on strategy for top-tier donor relationship management and multi-year gift opportunities
- Analyze the institutional funding pipeline and grant portfolio to surface opportunities, risks, upcoming funding gaps, and trends that should inform fundraising strategy
- Perform other related duties as needed
Consultants
There are no open contracts at this time.
Internships
We hire interns for the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters each year. Depending on the semester, internship offerings may include: Communications, Digital, Events, and Policy.
When we are hiring for interns, we post opportunities on our Handshake page. Each internship has specific instructions on how to apply, which can be found in their postings on Handshake.
Future Caucus is an equal opportunity employer – women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Intern Testimonials
“My few months at Future Caucus have given me so much practical experience. Even as an intern, I felt like an integral part of the team, and I’ll never forget the connections I developed with the staff, our lawmakers, and the city of Washington, D.C.!”
“Being able to work with a small organization that is working on solutions which millennials sorely need is extremely fulfilling. ”
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