Vice President – Regional Advocacy

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🏄 California, Colorado, +3 more states – Remote

🏄 California – Remote ⛰️ Colorado – Remote 🥔 Idaho – Remote ☕ Washington – Remote 🧀 Wisconsin – Remote

💵 $190k - $220k / year

⏰ Full Time

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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2001

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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making cancer a top priority in the United States. ACS CAN works with volunteers to influence legislative and policy changes at all levels of government to increase access to health care and health insurance, emphasize cancer prevention, and support cancer research funding. The organization is focused on reducing health disparities, controlling tobacco use, and advocating for policies that improve quality of life for cancer patients and survivors. ACS CAN encourages public involvement through advocacy, donations, and volunteer activities, aiming to save lives and enhance the well-being of those impacted by cancer.

📋 Description

• Develop and execute a multi-state advocacy strategy across approximately 25 states • Achieve legislative wins, policy defense, and state and regulatory engagement • Align state teams with federal priorities and coordinate federal, state, and local campaigns • Lead rapid response efforts to emerging legislative threats or opportunities • Provide regular updates to executive leadership on regional advocacy impact • Oversee a regional advocacy team of 60+ professionals, including managing directors, government relations directors, grassroots managers, and operations roles • Manage hiring, regional and state budgets, compliance, legislative progress, campaign metrics, and team performance • Ensure state advocacy positions align with organizational policy • Provide coaching, professional development, and performance management • Expand and activate volunteer networks and integrate volunteer engagement into legislative campaigns • Drive successful volunteer fundraising • Represent the organization in coalitions, conferences, public forums, donor meetings, events, and communications • Cultivate relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporate partners • Serve on the Senior Leadership Team and support cross-functional planning for ACS CAN, its board, and organizational messaging

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, law, or related field • Minimum 15+ years of experience in government relations, advocacy, or public affairs • At least 5+ years in a senior leadership role • Proven success leading multi-state legislative campaigns and managing large, geographically distributed teams • Experience in volunteer engagement and donor relations within a mission-driven organization • Experience with high-level stakeholder engagement across advocacy and other organizations • Deep understanding of state legislative processes and healthcare policy • Strong experience collaborating with state health policymakers and advocacy leaders • Willingness to travel frequently across regions • Experience in grassroots organizing and community engagement • Experience with budget management and external vendor oversight • Ability to navigate politically sensitive environments with discretion and empathy • Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in advocacy and leadership • Ability to travel by car, train, or plane as needed

🏖️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off policy • Medical benefits • Dental benefits • Retirement benefits • Wellness programs • Professional development programs to enhance staff skills