Director of Business Development - Political & Advocacy

The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) is seeking a passionate and results-driven individual to fill the role of Director of Advocacy Engagement. In this strategic position, you will lead efforts to enhance advocacy initiatives, engaging with stakeholders across the hospitality sector to promote and advance our mission. This is an exciting opportu…

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is a premier global communications agency adept at navigating the intricacies of a hyper-connected world. We proudly represent a diverse array of icons and innovators who shape culture—from renowned multinational corporations and dynamic tech startups to impactful non-profits, creative visionaries, and trailblazing founders who define the global narrative.Our expertise encompasses the full cultural spectrum. Operating at the confluence of entertainment, social impact, corporate reputation, and consumer lifestyle, we execute campaigns seamlessly across traditional media, social-first platforms, brand collaborations, and influencer ecosystems. Whether managing complex crises, amplifying advocacy initiatives, or launching global consumer brands, we are fundamentally storytellers.We maintain a deliberately understated digital presence. While our clients are global household names, we believe the most impactful work occurs when the spotlight shines on those we represent. We operate under the radar by design, allowing our campaigns and results to speak for themselves.If you are driven, purposeful, and eager to effect positive change, we want to hear from you!Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is currently seeking a strategic Account Director to join our Issue Advocacy practice in Washington, D.C. We are looking for a modern storyteller with a minimum of eight years of experience, established and trusted relationships with national and top-tier media, and a demonstrated ability to secure earned media coverage that shapes public discourse and drives tangible impact.You recognize that progress in 2026 is forged at the intersection of policy, philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, corporate responsibility, and culture; and that complex ideas must be transformed into compelling narratives that resonate beyond the Beltway. You will develop incisive media strategies, lead proactive and rapid-response engagement with journalists, and consistently position clients in influential outlets and platforms across the nation.Our D.C. office functions as a vital bridge, leveraging the full capabilities of our firm in Washington while bringing D.C. perspectives into national cultural, corporate, and creative dialogues. We assist clients outside of D.C. in navigating the policy landscape, while empowering D.C.-based leaders to break into mainstream media and broaden their influence. This role demands creativity, initiative, and strong story-mining instincts, along with the ability to craft clear narratives that drive sustained, proactive visibility. You will be just as comfortable advising a CEO or foundation president as you are pitching to a leading reporter, bringing steady counsel, high standards, and a deeply collaborative approach.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) seeks an Associate Director of Advocacy & Political Law Compliance to join its Office of the General Counsel in Washington, DC. This position reports to the Deputy General Counsel and works within a collaborative legal team. PPFA supports a network of independently operated, non-profit health centers across the country. The organization’s mission involves public education and advocacy around sexual and reproductive health, as well as providing accessible, high-quality care and sex education. The Planned Parenthood Action Fund, a separate 501(c)(4) entity, leads grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education efforts. Role overview The Associate Director of Advocacy & Political Law Compliance focuses on providing legal advice and services related to compliance, risk management, litigation, and business law. This role supports both the charitable and advocacy arms of Planned Parenthood, helping ensure that all activities align with applicable laws and regulations. What you will do Advise on compliance and risk management for advocacy and political law matters Support litigation and business law needs within the organization Work closely with the internal legal team and report to the Deputy General Counsel Requirements Experience in advocacy, political law compliance, or related legal fields Ability to work as part of an internal legal team Commitment to the mission of accessible, equitable health care and public education

Join us in making a profound impact! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we are dedicated to standing up for the truth and defending the God-given rights to live and express that truth. We actively safeguard religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. To learn more about our mission and values, please review our Statement of Faith and see if you align with our vision.Role Overview: As a Senior Counsel in the Center for Life, you will play a critical role in protecting the lives of unborn children and their mothers from the detrimental effects of abortion. You will also advocate for pro-life supporters, leading civil litigation focused on constitutional claims, particularly under the First Amendment and 42 U.S.C. § 1983. This position involves collaborating with state officials to uphold pro-life legislation, drafting essential court documents, presenting motions and appeals, mentoring junior legal staff, conducting crucial legal research, and engaging with media on pertinent cases and issues.

Join Planned Parenthood, the nation's foremost provider and advocate for high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care. With over 600 health centers nationwide, we are dedicated to delivering compassionate, judgment-free care and ensuring equitable access to essential health services. Our commitment extends beyond health centers to include educational programs in schools, community outreach, and comprehensive online resources, empowering individuals to make informed health decisions. We believe passionately in helping people lead healthier lives.Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting independently incorporated affiliates providing health care services across the country. Our advocacy arm, the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, engages in educational initiatives, grassroots organizing, and legislative advocacy to promote reproductive rights and voter education.We are currently seeking a dedicated Coordinator for Legislative Affairs and Global Advocacy. This position reports directly to the National Director of Legislative Affairs and has a dotted line to the Senior Director of Global Advocacy within the Political and Legislative Affairs Department of the External Affairs Division.

About UsAt We., we have dedicated ourselves for decades to harmonizing technology with human experience, effectively connecting what businesses produce with how individuals perceive and engage with those creations. Through our journey, we have discovered that even amidst the most chaotic scenarios—be it a global crisis, the emergence of new technology, or significant organizational transformations—there exists a fundamental human need for trust, connection, safety, and purpose. It is by revealing these underlying truths that we can facilitate genuine, impactful progress.Summary: Become part of a pioneering team in digital storytelling, where creativity, innovation, and teamwork are redefining brand engagement. We are seeking an enthusiastic content and social media specialist to join our high-performing team. If you excel in digital storytelling and are passionate about shaping the future of online engagement for leading brands and organizations globally, we want to hear from you! As the Director of Content and Creator Engagement, you will lead content strategy and creative execution for clients in the healthcare and technology sectors. This role requires innovative thinking, proactive ideas, and extensive subject matter expertise, allowing you to guide the strategic direction of digital storytelling. You will stay attuned to social media trends, content strategies, and digital experiences that boost brand awareness and motivate audiences to take action.

Join AbbVie as an Associate Director, Thought Leader Engagement, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of our thought leadership initiatives. You will collaborate with key opinion leaders, drive impactful engagement strategies, and contribute to our mission of improving patient outcomes through innovative solutions.

The National Director of Organizing at Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) will spearhead the organization’s grassroots initiatives to mobilize communities across the nation. This key leadership role will focus on empowering local advocates, enhancing our organizing strategies, and fostering partnerships to advance reproductive health and rights.

About Rover Rover connects pet owners with trusted care providers across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia. With offices in Seattle and Barcelona, the company combines technology and a commitment to safety to deliver tailored pet care experiences. Rover uses advanced tools, including AI, to support both its team and community. The company has been recognized by Seattle Business Magazine and the Puget Sound Business Journal as a top workplace. Rover values accessibility, inclusion, and a welcoming culture for all employees.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join our team as the Director of Government Affairs. This role involves representing Aevexaerospace in governmental affairs and ensuring our interests are effectively communicated to legislative bodies.

Role overview Chaos Industries seeks a Director of International Government Relations to join the team in Washington, DC. This position focuses on shaping and executing advocacy strategies that align with the company’s global priorities. The Director will play a central role in building and maintaining connections with government officials, regulatory bodies, and industry partners, all with the aim of influencing policy and advancing the company’s interests. What you will do Create and carry out advocacy plans that support the organization’s objectives across international markets Represent Chaos Industries in meetings with government representatives, regulators, and industry groups Work to influence policy decisions and bolster the company’s reputation among external stakeholders

Are you passionate about driving customer satisfaction and success? Join hiya as our Director of Customer Success, where you will lead a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring our clients achieve their goals. In this pivotal role, you will develop and implement strategies that enhance customer engagement, improve retention rates, and foster long-lasting relationships with our clients.You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales and product development, to align our offerings with customer needs. Your expertise will not only guide our customer success initiatives but also shape the overall customer experience at hiya.

About the Opportunity This role transcends traditional sales; it offers you the unique opportunity to create and manage a hyperlocal magazine tailored specifically to your community, with the backing of a reputable national company. You will have the autonomy to develop your market, cultivate client relationships, and establish a recurring revenue stream. If you are a relationship-oriented sales professional eager to invest time and effort into building your own business, this position combines sales acumen, business ownership, and community leadership into an unparalleled opportunity. Position Summary We are looking for a Senior Account Executive, also referred to as Area Directors at N2, to initiate, expand, and oversee a Stroll publication in your local area. If selected, you will act as a local publisher, driving revenue, forging partnerships with local business owners, and curating a magazine that embodies the essence of your community. Your initial months will focus on establishing your territory and building your client base, ultimately leading to the growth of an asset that you own. This hybrid role will involve a combination of in-person community engagement and remote work from your home office. Who You Are Entrepreneurial and self-driven: You thrive on building something impactful rather than merely maintaining it. A natural relationship builder with strong consultative sales instincts. Motivated by the success of local businesses. Confident in leveraging N2's proven systems while personalizing them to your style. What You'll Do Conduct consultative meetings with local business owners to establish enduring advertising partnerships. Foster meaningful connections within the community through a tested engagement model. Link local businesses with their target customers via your publication. Interact with homeowners to gather authentic, community-focused content. Oversee your territory, sales pipeline, and publication operations. Collaborate with N2's national team for design, production, training, and continuous support. Act as the face of Stroll in your market, driving your publication's growth.

Join Our Innovative Team at CognitionAt Cognition, we are an applied AI lab dedicated to developing cutting-edge software agents that transform the way engineers work. Our flagship products, Devin, the world’s first AI software engineer, and Windsurf, our AI-native IDE, embody our mission to create collaborative AI teammates that enable engineers to tackle more complex challenges and drive teams toward ambitious objectives.Our talented team comprises competitive programming champions, experienced entrepreneurs, and leaders from top-tier AI organizations such as Scale AI, Palantir, Waymo, Tesla, and Google DeepMind.As we advance our journey with Devin and Windsurf, we invite you to join us in addressing some of the most pressing global issues with AI that can reason and solve real-world tasks.Role OverviewAs an Engagement Manager (EM) at Cognition, you will be at the forefront of our customer engagement strategy. Your primary focus will be on fostering relationships with key federal accounts to drive the adoption and expansion of our innovative products, Devin and Windsurf.This position transcends traditional post-sales roles, as you will be integral to both mission success and account growth. You will cultivate trust with clients, identify valuable use cases, and translate early successes into sustainable growth. Your expertise will guide technical demonstrations, training sessions, and account strategies, ensuring our solutions meet client needs effectively.Expect to spend the majority of your time engaging with a select number of high-impact accounts, including system integrators and major federal contractors. Your role will involve building internal champions, facilitating pilot programs, and driving collaborative go-to-market strategies. Ultimately, your efforts will contribute to scaling our technologies across various teams and workflows, ensuring our federal partners achieve operational success with our products.

Join our dynamic team as a Product Demonstrator, where you will showcase innovative products and engage customers through compelling demonstrations. This role is perfect for individuals who enjoy interacting with others and possess a passion for driving product awareness.

As the State Engagement Manager at Radiant Industries, you will spearhead initiatives to engage with state and local governments for our rapidly expanding hard-tech company that operates at the crossroads of aerospace, defense, and energy sectors. This role is not just strategic; it is hands-on and results-oriented, focusing on influencing policy, facilitating deployments, and identifying locations where state and local decisions have a direct impact on our operations.In this position, you will collaborate closely with our internal technical, legal, and operational teams, while also serving as the company's representative with policymakers, regulators, and partners in key states.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement effective state and local engagement strategies that promote deployment, industrial growth, and sustainable operations.Shape state legislation, regulations, and executive actions that impact industrial siting, power generation permitting, grid interconnection, and critical infrastructure.Lead our interactions with state regulators and public utility commissions; represent the company in various forums and hearings.Recruit, manage, and coordinate external lobbyists and advisors in targeted states; set strategic direction and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.Collaborate on site selection processes and site-specific strategies for both potential and active locations, engaging with state and local governments, economic development entities, and community stakeholders.Engage cross-functionally with engineering, legal, policy, communications, and operations teams to convey complex technical concepts into actionable policy and regulatory stances.Monitor and actively influence state-level policy changes; provide insightful, actionable advice to leadership.Ensure adherence to state ethical, lobbying, and disclosure laws.

Stand Together is a vibrant philanthropic community dedicated to empowering America’s most innovative changemakers in addressing the fundamental issues facing our nation, spanning education, economic challenges, fragmented communities, and societal divisions, among many other critical issues. We equip our partners with essential resources, including funding, strategic insights, a collaborative network, and a comprehensive playbook for implementing transformative principles that enhance lives and society.As the Director of Communications for our Stand Together Communications team, you will play a pivotal role as a strategic advisor to Americans for Prosperity (AFP), the leading grassroots advocacy organization in the country. In this capacity, you will spearhead AFP’s communications strategy aimed at amplifying its brand presence, influencing public dialogue, and advancing crucial legislative and executive objectives. You will collaborate closely with AFP leadership while being an integral part of the Stand Together communications team, ensuring that AFP’s messaging aligns seamlessly with our broader community initiatives. This role demands adeptness in cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder alignment, navigating a dynamic media landscape, crafting compelling narratives, and executing public-facing strategies with a proactive approach. Additionally, a keen understanding of current events, the legislative process, and the ability to distill complex policies into impactful, relatable messages is essential.If you are passionate about shaping national conversations, engaging with prominent media outlets, and translating intricate policies into powerful stories, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Role overview Wise seeks a Director of Government Relations for North America to join the team in Washington. This senior leader will guide advocacy efforts and shape Wise’s public policy approach across the region. The role focuses on strengthening Wise’s reputation with government bodies, policymakers, and industry groups, all in support of the company’s mission to make money transfers faster, more affordable, and transparent. Key responsibilities Develop and carry out Wise’s government relations strategy for North America. Represent Wise’s interests in discussions with legislators, regulators, and industry stakeholders. Build and sustain relationships with government agencies and policymakers. Share Wise’s values and priorities with external partners and officials. Track policy developments and advocate for a regulatory environment that aligns with Wise’s operations. Location This role is based in Washington.

Join Our Team as a Junior Stakeholder Engagement SpecialistCGS Federal is looking for a motivated Junior Stakeholder Engagement Specialist to play a crucial role in supporting mission-critical operations for our federal client in Washington, DC.This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in stakeholder engagement while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.