Opportunity Finance Network · 9 hours ago
VICE PRESIDENT COMMUNICATIONS
Washington,DC,US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expOpportunity Finance Network is the nation’s leading investment intermediary serving rural, urban, and Native communities across the United States. The Vice President of Communications will blend strategic communications leadership with day-to-day delivery management, ensuring operational excellence across various functions while driving media outcomes and executive visibility.
BankingFinancial ServicesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Partner with SVP to co-lead OFN’s strategic communications agenda, aligning with organizational priorities
Shape media and public affairs strategy, serving as an advisor on reputation, crisis, and policy-related communications
Drive proactive earned media and thought leadership placements, securing coverage in national and policy outlets
Serve as chief operator of the comms function: oversee editorial calendar, workflow management in Asana, and QA of deliverables across pods
Ensure service-level agreements (SLAs) are met
Translate strategic priorities into workplans and hold team accountable for execution
Oversee preparation of OFN’s CEO and executives for speeches, media interviews, and stakeholder engagements
Lead integration of comms with Policy team to support advocacy and mobilization efforts, translating impact data into compelling narratives
Serve as a senior spokesperson and background resource for select media inquiries
Act as deputy lead of the department; step in for the SVP as needed in internal/external forums
Mentor and manage junior staff, ensuring clarity of roles and development
Oversee external agency/consultant relationships, setting clear scopes and evaluating performance
Qualification
Required
5-7 years of experience in strategic communications, with demonstrated experience in media, public affairs, and delivery/operations management
Proven track record in rapid response, media relations, and executive communications
Experience managing complex workflows and teams; familiarity with project management tools (Asana, Trello, etc.)
Strong leadership presence with the ability to advise senior executives
Excellent writing and editing skills across press materials, speeches, op-eds, and digital content
Mission-Driven: Passion for OFN's mission and advancing equity through community finance
Strategic Thinker: Brings a forward-looking perspective to problem-solving
Proactive & Independent: Comfortable taking initiative with minimal direction
Adaptable: Thrives in dynamic environments and can deftly navigate shifting priorities
Collaborative: Values teamwork and relationship-building with diverse stakeholders
Physical Requirements: Standard physical requirements for an office position, with occasional travel (15%)
Preferred
Background in nonprofit, policy, finance, or economic development communications preferred
Company
Opportunity Finance Network
Opportunity Finance Network is a national network of community development financial institutions (CDFIs).
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$2.32BKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyCiti FoundationCommunity Development Financial Institutions Fund
2024-10-16Grant· $25M
2024-04-04Grant· $2.29B
2023-06-21Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Kevin Fryatt
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
MA Wright
SVP, Head of Investment Originations
Recent News
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