Advocacy Manager

at  Catholic Charities Fort Worth

ARE YOU THE NEXT ADVOCACY MANAGER?

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Social Work, or Public Administration
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in policy analysis, advocacy strategies, and legislative processes
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement is required, with a preference for candidates who have

established relevant relationships

• Strong research skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to translate complex details into consumable and relevant information
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, with frequent travel within and outside the DFW Metroplex,

particularly during legislative sessions

SKILLS

Preferred

• Logical Thinking
• Communication
• Networking

Facilitate educational sessions to ensure staff are well-prepared to adapt to these changes.

• Monitor relevant legislative and regulatory developments. Craft policy briefs, white papers, and position statement

BE PROUD OF WHAT YOU DO:

You’ll join a mission-driven team and agency dedicated to supporting our clients. We have been entrusted with a 114-year legacy of doing good and we have set forth a bold goal of ending poverty in our community. Our services are uniquely positioned to address a myriad of key factors that keep families from reaching their bigger, brighter future. We have identified five different areas, or pathways, in which our programs create impact: financial resiliency, education credentials, emotional resiliency, resource stability, and employment. And we’re growing our team to make it all happen! Though we are guided by our Catholic Faith, you do not have to be Catholic to join our team or receive services.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inform and Guide Staff
• Policy Analysis and Development
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Opportunity Assessment
• Grant Writing and Fundraising Support

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING IN YOUR ROLE?

• Keep internal teams informed about changes in policies, advocacy strategies, and emerging issues affecting our clients.

Facilitate educational sessions to ensure staff are well-prepared to adapt to these changes.

• Monitor relevant legislative and regulatory developments. Craft policy briefs, white papers, and position statements

that align with our agency’s mission and objectives to influence decision-making and public discourse.

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, community leaders, and partner

non-profit organizations.

• Represent the agency in advocacy efforts and foster partnerships to further our impact.
• Identify opportunities for CCFW to present or testify before the legislature.
• Proactively identify opportunities for CCFW to engage in key discussions and forums that influence policies and decisions

affecting our clients

• Design and implement impactful advocacy campaigns that raise awareness and mobilize community support for our

cause.

• Assist with identifying funding opportunities and contribute to grant writing efforts that support the agency’s advocacy

initiatives.