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Job Title: Head of Communications and Marketing
(title commensurate w/ experience)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Communications
Reports To: President/CEO
Location: Washington, DC
Travel: Yes
Prepared Date: 03/01/2021

SUMMARY:

Lead communications efforts of a national trade association representing the venture capital (VC) industry and the companies they support. Lead strategic communications and public relations activities, including the conceptualization and execution of integrated communications campaigns in support of association priorities; and serve as the primary point of contact with the media and official spokesperson of the association. Reporting to the President and CEO, the successful candidate will work collaboratively across all departments on a broad range of association activities, including public policy advocacy, venture capital trends and research, member relations, new business development, and event production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Communications: Develop and oversee execution of integrated strategic communications plans in support of association’s mission and key priorities.

Media Relations: Cultivate strong relationships with the media and proactively secure coverage of association and its priorities. Serve as the first point of contact for media inquiries, field and respond to all inbound inquiries, and manage spokesperson opportunities for NVCA staff and members.

Public Policy: Work as a partner to the government affairs team in support of core policy objectives of the organization and its members. Develop integrated communications campaigns to build awareness of NVCA’s position and activities on core public policy issues.

Research: Collaborate with the research team on the development and release of annual, bi-annual, and periodic research projects, as well quarterly Venture Monitor report in partnership with PitchBook data and sponsors.

Marketing: Coordinate with the membership and development team in support of association marketing activities to attract and retain members. Develop marketing strategies, strategic content, email, social media, and website campaigns, and collateral to support membership, event, and other business activity goals. Creatively increase brand awareness, visibility, and relevance of the association through channels frequented by the VC industry. Operationalize methods for tracking metrics and increasing marketing reach.

Stakeholder Communications: Responsible for all stakeholder communications, including daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual email newsletters and updates, periodic public policy updates, and other important announcements to select audiences (including presenting to the NVCA Board of Directors). Conceptualize, develop, and execute new and innovative delivery methods to reach desired audiences. Operationalize methods for tracking and increasing communications metrics.

Writing: Draft op-ed articles as required, with the goal of placements in top-tier publications read by the policy and VC communities.

Website: Manage NVCA website, including structure, design, and content. Work with outside vendors on refinement and ongoing site development and maintenance.

Social Media: Oversee management of all social media channels in support of and in coordination of association priorities. Develop new ways to promote NVCA activity through social media channels.

Member Peer Group: Manage programming and support for Strategic Communications Group (comprised of 130+ marketing, communications, and investor relations professionals at member firms). Responsibilities include quarterly networking events, organizing and hosting annual summit, and ongoing support to peer group members.

Events: Play a significant role in organizing the NVCA Leadership Gala and VC Awards flagship event (held typically in person but in a virtual format during COVID-19 precautions). Manage marketing efforts for other events and programming throughout the year and assist with the production of events as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• At least eight years of experience in communications, social and digital media, public
  relations, or marketing, including time spent serving as an official, on-the-record
  spokesperson.
• Experience working on Capitol Hill or in the executive branch preferred, but
  demonstrated experience working in a policy environment acceptable.
• Experience in media training and/or public speaking and presenting is preferred.
• Experience with trade associations or other membership-based non-profits is
  preferred.
• Exceptional track record of developing and executing integrated strategic
  communications plans and campaigns that deliver measurable results.
• Demonstrated experience securing top-tier media coverage.
• Exceptional writing and strong editing skills with attention to detail.
• Commitment to experimentation and implementation of new tools and techniques to reach desired results.
• Experience working with or managing industry third parties and vendors on multimedia projects.
• Strong project management skills with ability to meet tight deadlines and goals while working on a fast paced, small team.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams to reach organizational goals.
• Experience managing teams and providing mentorship to support growth and development of direct report.
• Ability to manage up and see around corners in support of President and CEO and Board of Directors.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, graduate degree a plus.
• Passion for and/or curiosity of venture capital, startup ecosystem, and entrepreneurship.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supervises the Manager of Communications & Digital Strategy. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of Salesforce or other CRM, Slack, VC/PE databases such as PitchBook a plus. Familiarity with WordPress and/or HTML/CSS; basic graphic design skills, including knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, a plus.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the
position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as
assigned by their supervisor.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

NVCA is committed to creating a work environment in which everyone on our team is engaged and performing at high levels, and where differences in outlook, perspective, and background are seen as adding value. We strive to attract, invest in, and develop the talents of people of diverse backgrounds who reflect the society and community in which we live and do business. We believe that enhanced business relationships, greater innovation, increased productivity, and better decision-making result from the diverse and inclusive culture we seek to foster.

Application Process: Please submit resume with cover letter and salary requirements to: msolomon@nvca.org

The Principal position is a role within our fast-growing PropTech investment firm, and a chance to step into a leadership role within our early-stage investment strategy.

You will work closely with the investment partnership and help lead day-to-day execution of all aspects of MetaProp’s early-stage strategy deal process and fund operations. It is a unique opportunity to work on the frontlines of venture investing, deepen deal and operational experience, build sector knowledge, work with talented entrepreneurs, other VCs, limited partners, real estate industry executives, and other constituents in the PropTech ecosystem. You will be a point person for MetaProp’s early-stage strategy, accountable for deal lifecycles, and advocate for the fund strategy’s best interests at the Investment Committee. You will assist Partners with fund operations and administration.

The ideal candidate is passionate and savvy about all things tech and venture investing. We are a fast-paced, high-performance team. We thrive as individuals but love collaboration. Someone with limitless curiosity for the ever-evolving PropTech world would fit in well. This specific position is particularly well suited to a candidate who has particular strength in finance, operations, due diligence, and research.

Email jobs@metaprop.vc with a brief email (500 words in total) telling us (1) why your experiences will uniquely help you excel as a Principal at MetaProp, and (2) about one early-stage PropTech startup (not currently in the MetaProp portfolio) that you think we should invest in and why. Please attach your resume and list “Venture Capital Principal” in the subject line. We’ll be in touch if there’s a fit.

James Madison University (JMU) seeks an innovative, forward-thinking and visionary leader to serve as its next Executive Director of the Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship (GCFE).

Located in Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, James Madison University is a highly selective, diverse, comprehensive, student-oriented institution with an approximate enrollment of 21,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students and over 900 full-time instructional faculty. The University is committed to innovation, superlative teaching and scholarship and has achieved national recognition for the quality of its academic programs. The 130 full-time faculty in College of Business offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees and graduate approximately 700 undergraduate and 100 graduate students each year. The College of Business was recently rated by Business Week magazine as one of the top 5% undergraduate business programs in the country.

Housed in the College of Business and founded in 1985, the GCFE has a compelling mission: to cultivate student entrepreneurs and support faculty entrepreneurs across all colleges within the University. The GCFE is located in the center of a new 210,000-square-foot College of Business Learning Complex, a $100 million building completed in 2020.

The new Executive Director of the GCFE will arrive at a critical time. With the COVID pandemic looming over higher education, universities face continuing adversity in multiple forms. The pandemic also highlights, however, the vital role of entrepreneurialism. Numerous effective vaccines have been developed by private sector companies – in coordination with government, healthcare and university partners – in record time, demonstrating the power of innovation at a crucial moment in our history. In this environment, the Executive Director has the opportunity to work with an experienced Advisory Board, ready partners internally and externally, and a supportive administration to create a dynamic Center poised to lead entrepreneurship efforts at JMU.

The Executive Director will provide leadership and vision for the GCFE with a focus on growing an entrepreneurial mindset across campus. The position spans a range of exciting areas, from fostering entrepreneurship in all nine JMU colleges to start-up incubation to partnership development with local businesses and the community at large. The position is primarily administrative in nature although the successful candidate will also be expected to teach one class each semester in the area of entrepreneurship within the Management Department. Additional information about the position, including a leadership profile can be found at www.wittkieffer.com.

WittKieffer is assisting James Madison University in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by March 5.

Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal.
Nominations and inquiries can be directed to:

Greg Duyck and Ashlee Winters
JMUGilliamED@wittkieffer.com

James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The University is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Techstars is looking for an ambitious and flexible accounting professional to lead all aspects of fund accounting, reporting, and operations, and manage a high performing team. This is a great opportunity for someone to join a fast-growing global organization, make an immediate impact, and if successful have advancement opportunities as we grow. The Fund Controller will be responsible for various tasks and activities supporting Techstars’ venture capital funds and 40+ accelerator programs around the world. This person must thrive under tight reporting deadlines, while continually considering ways to automate and process improve.

Learn more & apply here: https://boards.greenhouse.io/techstars57/jobs/5004250002

Position: Data & Operations Manager
Reports to: Vice President, Development
Location: San Francisco, CA or Washington, DC

The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) unites the U.S. venture ecosystem to support the
formation of high-growth companies and ensure the U.S. remains the most competitive environment in
the world for entrepreneurs. NVCA is a nonprofit association powered by a diverse group of member
firms. We convene venture capital investors, entrepreneurs, and industry partners to shape public policy
priorities, to develop new industry initiatives, to provide premier research, and to participate in
professional development opportunities with their peers.

Reporting to the Vice President, Development, the Data & Operations Manager will be responsible for
leading the association’s data collection and management efforts. This technical role involves supporting
the full NVCA team in building and managing online platforms to record and analyze all interactions with
existing and prospective members and leveraging this data to provide analysis and recommendations on
how to improve member relations and recruitment. This team member will have significant experience
using sophisticated online tools and systems, including Salesforce and other data sources to help the
association meaningfully engage with all of its diverse members, inform policy priorities, and develop
member programming while boosting member retention.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and manage digital platforms in order to lead database management, including
  collecting member data and optimizing Salesforce functionality. Serve as Salesforce admin.
• Assist full NVCA team with technical support to track, organize, and leverage member contact lists to drive program objectives and boost member engagement
• Analyze member data and report on membership demographics and association engagement to senior executives (internal and external)
• Support member recruitment process through in-depth industry research and data analysis
• Create and deploy (through online channels) an effective strategy to capture member data on interests, preferences, and expertise to enable better member communication and interactions

Other Responsibilities:

Work with Communications team to refine messaging strategy (i.e. relevant information is
reaching the right people)
• Aid Development team in developing effective recruitment strategies to grow membership
• Help with accounting/payment/record keeping as needed

IDEAL CANDIDATE IS:
“Tech savvy,” enthusiastic team player with experience in database management, mastery of online
tools (e.g., Salesforce admin), and interest in innovative new online platforms. Critical thinker who
enjoys digging into data, conducting analysis, reporting on findings, and making recommendations. We
are looking for someone to “own” NVCA’s data and tell us what we don’t know.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Significant technical experience including data analysis and CRM management you have gained through working at a company, university, non-profit, trade association, or similar organization. Expertise with Salesforce. Comfort with building and managing complex databases as well as new
  systems/platforms and a “can do attitude.”
• Demonstrable analytical capabilities, developed through projects involving multiple data sources and serving a variety of stakeholders. Ability to work cross-functionally to meet a range of, often undefined, goals.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills — both written and verbally — and experience creating action plans, reports, and executive summaries.
• Fluency and curiosity in a range of online tools/platforms. Interest in experimenting with new systems, including those relevant for communications and content as well as third party CRM integrations.
• Intellectual curiosity and project management leadership with a desire to dive into new areas of research and tell our team “what we don’t know” and “aren’t asking.” A creative, collaborative workstyle with the ability and confidence to work independently as well as in teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and multiple constituencies and meet deadlines; ability to establish efficient processes and workflows.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word. Extensive experience with Salesforce, including building new objects, developing and implementing quality assurance processes, cleaning up and merging records, using data loads, running reports, creating dashboards, and developing operating procedures. Extensive experience in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas and macros. Proficiency in or interest to learn about other data visualization or presentation software (e.g., Tableau, Domo, Microsoft Power BI, Airtable).
• Education: You have a Bachelor’s degree (preferred).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to nvca@nvca.org.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
NVCA is committed to creating a work environment in which everyone on our team is engaged and performing at high levels, and where differences in outlook, perspective, and background are seen as adding value. We strive to attract, invest in, and develop the talents of people of diverse backgrounds who reflect the society and community in which we live and do business. We believe that enhanced business relationships, greater innovation, increased productivity, and better decision-making result from the diverse and inclusive culture we seek to foster.