State Policy Network is a coalition of 64 state think tanks representing all 50 states, over 66 state allied organizations in key capacities (like litigation, journalism, and issue advocacy), and 107 national partners, all dedicated to the principles of liberty and federalism. SPN exists to make these organizations better, faster, and stronger than if each worked alone. The power of the Network is in scaling critical state and local solutions so they spread from state to state, leading to national impact.

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Open Positions

Major Gift Officer

Manager of Donor Engagement

Manager of Content

Major Gift Officer

Location: Washington, DC or Virtual Office
Job Type: Full-time

About Us (and You):

At State Policy Network, we’re building an America where personal freedom, innovation, and opportunity empower everyone to thrive. We’re a national nonprofit—but more than that, we’re the connector and champion behind a growing movement of state-based think tanks and partners working toward a freer society.

That’s where you come in. In this role, you won’t just be a spectator—you’ll be in the thick of it, working alongside bold leaders to ignite durable, state-level freedom movements. Together, we’ll help high-performing, independent think tanks make a real impact—one state at a time.

How you’ll make impact:

State Policy Network is growing rapidly! We’re seeking a Major Gift Officer (MGO) to join our growing development team. This is an exciting opportunity to help scale our $27M+ fundraising efforts by building and managing a portfolio of generous supporters over a national territory. You will develop meaningful relationships, inspire donors with SPN’s vision, and secure resources that fuel the Network’s mission. If you have 5+ years’ experience cultivating and closing major gifts—and you’re motivated by advancing liberty across the states—this might be your dream job.

Your Day-to-Day:

  • Build, manage, and grow a portfolio of ~100+ current and prospective donors capable of gifts of $25,000+.
  • Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors through personal meetings, events, and consistent follow-up (travel up to 40%).
  • Create compelling donor strategies and funding opportunities that align donor passions with SPN’s priorities.
  • Write persuasive proposals, gift agreements, stewardship reports, and donor communications.
  • Partner with senior leadership and colleagues to coordinate cultivation strategies and solicitations.
  • Track progress and maintain accurate records in Salesforce.
  • Consistently meet or exceed fundraising goals tied to your portfolio.

TLDR? We’re looking for…

  • Proven success managing major donor portfolios and closing gifts of $25,000+.
  • Fire in the belly! – To be successful you’ll need to build your portfolio through prospecting.
  • Strategic relationship builder who is both entrepreneurial and disciplined.
  • Ability to prioritize, follow through, and juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with a CRM platform such as Salesforce.
  • Experience with planned giving, complex giving vehicles, or estate planning is a plus.
  • High integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
  • Willingness and ability to travel by air.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and be comfortable driving for work-related travel when necessary.

Are YOU a good fit at SPN?

  • Are you Mission-Bound? Everything we do at SPN is in service to the restoration of individual rights and self-governance. We pursue excellence in our work and set aside our pride and differences to commit ourselves to this end.
  • Are you Candid and Humble? We give and receive honest and respectful feedback with the assumption of positive intent. We deal with problems and conflict directly with the individuals involved. We are open to challenges, eager to learn, and willing to acknowledge mistakes to improve.
  • Are you Entrepreneurial? We seek opportunities, embrace innovation, and take prudent risk with a bias toward action. We test, fail small, and scale our successes. We’re resilient but also nimble, looking for the potential in every challenge. 
  • Are you Relational? Trust and respect are built over time through competence, reliability, and integrity. We establish credibility through meaningful relationships, demonstrating value before expecting influence or partnership.

Sound like you?

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials in one PDF file:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter detailing your interest in the position, SPN’s mission, compensation requirements, and travel availability.
  • Applications and questions should be submitted to careers@spn.org.
  • There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This role includes a competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus benefits. Much of SPN’s staff are remote and this position is eligible to work remotely from a virtual office anywhere in the United States. 

Manager of Donor Engagement

Location: Virtual Office
Job Type: Full-time

About Us (and You):

At State Policy Network, we’re building an America where personal freedom, innovation, and opportunity empower everyone to thrive. We’re a national nonprofit—but more than that, we’re the connector and champion behind a growing movement of state-based think tanks and partners working toward a freer society.

That’s where you come in. In this role, you won’t just be a spectator—you’ll be in the thick of it, working alongside bold leaders to ignite durable, state-level freedom movements. Together, we’ll help high-performing, independent think tanks make a real impact—one state at a time.

How you’ll make impact:

SPN is seeking a Manager of Donor Engagement to lead three key donor programs: legacy giving, the direct mail program, and mid-level donor giving ($1,000 – $10,000). This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on building and optimizing donor programs, cultivating and stewarding current donor relationships, and collaborating across teams. This role combines traditional annual fund responsibilities with a heavy focus on our mid-level donors, especially those that require personalized engagement to grow their support or become potential legacy donors.

The ideal candidate has strong project management skills, development, and direct mail experience. You’ll measure success through meaningful interactions with a core group of our supporters, growth in retention and revenue from these supporters, strong program performance, and the movement of supporters into major gift portfolios or the legacy program.  This position is critical to ensuring the retention and growth in revenue for some of our most loyal supporters, as well as serving as a future pipeline for potential major gift donors and donors who include SPN in their estate plans.

The Manager of Donor Engagement will report to the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships.

This role includes a competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus benefits. Much of SPN’s staff are remote and this position is eligible to work remotely from a virtual office anywhere in the United States. 

Your Day-to-Day:

Legacy Program:

  • Manage and grow the Thomas Roe Legacy Society (TRLS), SPN’s legacy program for supporters who have shared their intention of including SPN in their estate plans.
  • Develop and execute the annual TRLS engagement plan, cultivating existing members and recruiting new ones.
  • Partner with development officers to integrate legacy conversations into donor strategies and moves management plans.
  • Collaborate with communications on tailored outreach and mailings.

Direct Mail Program

  • Manage and optimize SPN’s direct mail program to maximize revenue and engagement.
  • Oversee vendor relationships and ensure timely execution of campaigns.
  • Guide segmentation, messaging, and upgrade strategy with internal and external partners.
  • Track performance metrics, ROI, and coordinate mail with other donor touchpoints.

Mid-Level Donor Program

  • Own and direct SPN’s mid-level donor program.
  • Conduct qualification calls to identify donors with major gift or legacy potential.
  • Cultivate and steward donors through personalized communications through a variety of channels (phone, email, video, etc.).
  • Use Salesforce to track donor activity, analyze results, and make strategic adjustments.
  • Collaborate with the events team to organize, recruit, and attend regional gatherings for cultivation and stewardship of mid-level and legacy portfolios.
  • Partner across the development team to ensure smooth transitions when donors move into the major gift pipeline.

TLDR? We’re looking for…

  • 5+ years of relevant fundraising or related experience
  • Ability to travel domestically up to 30%
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Comfort in donor-facing conversations as well as behind-the-scenes execution
  • Experience using Salesforce (or similar CRM)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Collaborative spirit and ability to partner across teams
  • Strong understanding of and alignment with SPN’s mission

Are YOU a good fit at SPN?

  • Are you Mission-Bound?: Everything we do at SPN is in service to the restoration of individual rights and self-governance. We pursue excellence in our work and set aside our pride and differences to commit ourselves to this end.
  • Are you Candid and Humble?: We give and receive honest and respectful feedback with the assumption of positive intent. We deal with problems and conflict directly with the individuals involved. We are open to challenges, eager to learn, and willing to acknowledge mistakes to improve.
  • Are you Entrepreneurial?: We seek opportunities, embrace innovation, and take prudent risk with a bias toward action. We test, fail small, and scale our successes. We’re resilient but also nimble, looking for the potential in every challenge. 
  • Are you Relational?: Trust and respect are built over time through competence, reliability, and integrity. We establish credibility through meaningful relationships, demonstrating value before expecting influence or partnership.

Sound like you?

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter with an introductory paragraph(s) describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to SPN’s mission and how you came to those beliefs, your interest in the position, compensation requirements, and travel availability
  • A writing sample of 1-2 pages (samples relevant to the role preferred; any writing sample is acceptable)

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.

Questions can be directed to Katy Gambella, Director of Outreach at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: katy@talentmarket.org.

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

Manager of Content

Location: Virtual Office
Job Type: Full-time

About Us (and You):

At State Policy Network, we’re building an America where personal freedom, innovation, and opportunity empower everyone to thrive. We’re a national nonprofit—but more than that, we’re the connector and champion behind a growing movement of state-based think tanks and partners working toward a freer society.

That’s where you come in. In this role, you won’t just be a spectator—you’ll be in the thick of it, working alongside bold leaders to ignite durable, state-level freedom movements. Together, we’ll help high-performing, independent think tanks make a real impact—one state at a time.

How you’ll make impact:

SPN is seeking a Manager of Content. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and elevate SPN’s voice across all platforms. You would lead the development of compelling, audience-specific content and manage the organization’s brand identity to ensure consistency, clarity, and resonance with donors, members, and the public. If you have five plus years’ experience crafting and implementing strategic content and branding initiatives AND you’re craving an opportunity to contribute to the resurgence of Federalism in America, this might be your dream job!

This role will report to the Vice President of Communications. Much of SPN’s staff are remote and this position is eligible to work remotely from a virtual office anywhere in the United States.

Your Day-to-Day:

  • Contribute to and execute an integrated content strategy across print and digital platforms (website, email, social media, publications, videos, etc.), working with Vice President of Communications, as well as the Digital Director and Media Relations Director to find alignment among all outward facing communications.
  • Oversee the development of high-quality, targeted content that aligns with organizational priorities and appeals to key audiences.
  • Plan and manage a content calendar that supports major campaigns, policy launches, and donor initiatives.
  • Write, edit, and/or approve content including reports, articles, fundraising appeals, talking points, newsletters, and other print and digital copy.
  • Tailor content to specific audiences: donors (e.g., impact reports, case statements), members (e.g., newsletters, webinars, etc), and the public (e.g., articles, listicles, etc).
  • Maintain editorial standards and ensure clarity, accuracy, tone, and adherence to brand voice among all staff and contract writers.
  • Steward the organization’s brand, ensuring consistency in messaging, visual identity, and tone across all communication channels.
  • Collaborate with internal team and vendors to develop brand assets (logos, templates, style guides, etc.)
  • Partner with departments including Development, Programs, Center for Practical Federalism, and Events to support cross-functional initiatives and ensure alignment of content goals.

TLDR? We’re looking for…

  • 3-10+ years of relevant experience
  • Strategic thinking
  • Mastery of clear, persuasive communication
  • Audience segmentation and engagement
  • Brand positioning and storytelling
  • Collaboration and project management
  • Results orientation and performance measurement
  • Ability to travel approximately 3-5 times per year

Are YOU a good fit at SPN?

  • Are you Mission-Bound?: Everything we do at SPN is in service to the restoration of individual rights and self-governance. We pursue excellence in our work and set aside our pride and differences to commit ourselves to this end.
  • Are you Candid and Humble?: We give and receive honest and respectful feedback with the assumption of positive intent. We deal with problems and conflict directly with the individuals involved. We are open to challenges, eager to learn, and willing to acknowledge mistakes to improve.
  • Are you Entrepreneurial?: We seek opportunities, embrace innovation, and take prudent risk with a bias toward action. We test, fail small, and scale our successes. We’re resilient but also nimble, looking for the potential in every challenge. 
  • Are you Relational?: Trust and respect are built over time through competence, reliability, and integrity. We establish credibility through meaningful relationships, demonstrating value before expecting influence or partnership.

Sound like you?

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter including:
    • An introductory paragraph(s) describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to SPN’s mission and how you came to those beliefs
    • Your interest in the position
    • Compensation requirements
    • Travel availability

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.

Questions can be directed to Katy Gambella, Director of Outreach at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: katy@talentmarket.org.

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled. While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.