Director of Communications, YNPNdc Board of Directors

Organization Mission and Vision

The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Washington, DC (YNPNdc) is a volunteer-run organization that elevates, energizes, and educates the Washington DC Metro nonprofit community by sharing resources, building skills, and fostering connections.

We aspire to an inclusive community of forward-thinking and inspired professionals equipped to lead the nonprofit sector.

YNPNdc is an independent 501(c)(3) organization, affiliated with the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN), which serves more than 50,000 members and includes chapters in more than 40 cities. 

Position Overview

In this volunteer role, the Director of Communications is responsible for creating and ensuring the implementation of YNPNdc’s overall communications strategy and leads a talented team of volunteers that comprise the Communications Committee. This position is a member of the Board of Directors for YNPNdc, and as such, entails working collaboratively with the full Board to ensure the success of the organization. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Creates or updates a communications, marketing, and brand strategy for the organization in partnership with the Communications Committee and the Board of Directors.
• Serves as Chair of the Communications Committee, which entails recruiting for and providing guidance, orientation, and support to volunteers that serve on the committee.
• Committee responsibilities include, but are not limited to, email communications, social media, website management, media relations, blog, graphic design and photography.
• Ensures all communications are sent out on a regular basis, and serves as a backup to volunteer responsibilities, including but not limited to: social media management, website management and maintenance, and content creation for email communications.
• Ensures all of YNPNdc’s communications are grounded in a foundation of equity and inclusion.
• Provides communications expertise and recommendations to the Board as needed for ongoing and ad hoc programming, including fundraising and development.
• Ensures the Communications Committee is fully informed of Board updates and advocates for the needs of committee volunteers.
• Troubleshoots and proposes solutions to any challenges that may arise in communications processes.
• Critically analyzes communications processes (including recruitment of committee members, decisions on which events/partners are promoted, etc.) with a social justice lens.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for YNPNdc’s mission and vision.
• Expertise in nonprofit communications and processes with a social justice lens.
• Experience leading and managing a team.
• Experience working collaboratively across multiple teams.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Strong ability to focus, listen deeply, and create space for open conversation and learning.
• Commitment to personal and professional growth.
• Ability to dedicate time to the position and organization (3 or more hours per week).
• Knowledge of CRM and software programs such as WordPress, Mailchimp, MemberPress and AirTable