About this role
About the Organization
Mosaic is a national collaborative funder and field catalyst that boosts the collective power of climate, conservation, and environmental health and justice movements in the United States to achieve durable, population-scale wins. Directed by a Leadership Council of diverse and representative grassroots, NGO, and philanthropic leaders from across the country, Mosaic bolsters four key pillars of infrastructure necessary for transformative movements: Strong and resilient networks and coalitions rooted in trust; a deep bench of diverse, highly skilled leaders; advocacy tools and training for large-scale mobilization; and powerful, norm-shifting narratives.
(See our full strategic framework here). Mosaic has committed $32M in grant funding since 2020 to support collaborative projects and coordinated resources that are strengthening alliances, driving policy wins, shifting narratives, and galvanizing large-scale action. Impact is at the heart of Mosaic’s mission. As one of the only national collaborative funds exclusively focused on building movement infrastructure – the connections and shared resources all movements need – Mosaic is committed to building the power necessary for lasting environmental and social change.
A stable climate, clean air and water, healthy communities, and thriving natural systems all hang in the balance during this critical decade. Mosaic was created in response to a collective recognition that, although the U.S. environmental movement has achieved historic victories, the pace and scale of the challenge we face demand even more. The environmental movement will only achieve climate and environmental goals with a stronger, better-connected movement that is capable of driving and sustaining meaningful change.
Position Summary
The Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for developing and implementing Mosaic’s external communications strategy for both fundraising and programmatic outcomes in collaboration with the development and program teams. The role also supports the CEO with overarching organizational & programmatic strategic planning, and facilitates transparency and collaboration across staff teams. Communications Develops and leads the annual communications strategy, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic plan and mission; Manages and strengthens the Mosaic brand, overseeing all external communication platforms to enhance visibility and engagement; Produces high-quality, funder- and field-facing materials, including annual reports, docket memos, proposal templates, research reports, and organizational overviews, in collaboration with program and development teams; Supports Mosaic’s field catalyst work through targeted thought leadership and grantee communications strategy; Cultivates and manages strategic partnerships with communication professionals to enhance outreach and brand positioning; Supervises communications consultant contracts, budgets, tools, and licenses, ensuring efficient resource management and execution.
Collaborates with the development team in developing funder cultivation journeys, enhancing funder engagement and stewardship; and Supports communication with the Leadership Council, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational priorities. Organizational Strategy Collaborates with the CEO to align internal communications, fostering effective cross-departmental collaboration across development, programs, and operations; Supports the development and execution of annual strategic planning, contributing to organizational growth and impact; Works with the program team to track progress and impact, integrating data and storytelling to effectively communicate outcomes to funders and partners; Collaborates with the program team in designing and implementing a narrative & communications grantmaking strategy, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals; Co-designs and manages key strategic initiatives, including anniversary events, funder convenings, special research projects, and other field-building activities;