Naveed S. Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Washington, Dc

The Political Director is a member of the Common Defense’s executive leadership team, working in close partnership with the Executive Director, to achieve Common Defense's mission and vision.The Political Director leads the electoral, government affairs, and partnerships efforts of Common Defense, with the overall goal of working with elected officials to implement legislation and policy which has a positive impact for our constituents. The Political Director oversees the process of endorsing a strategic slate of candidates, and steering the organization through a dynamic political landscape in a way that maximizes Common Defense’s impact and embodies our progressive values. The Political Director develops and implements strategic campaigns to build sustainable, independent political power for our membership, and supports member political education in collaboration with the training team. The Political Director is responsible for cultivating existing and establishing new relationships with elected officials and their staff, labor unions, and other organization’s leadership, and key policymakers. Seek opportunities to connect with veterans within aligned progressive organizations and build a broader progressive veterans’ movement that “bridges” across issue silos and builds connective tissue between aligned organizations. Lead direct advocacy activity by Common Defense, supervise the scheduling of meetings with elected officials and their staff, and organize advocacy opportunities for Common Defense members to engage with their own representatives. Contribute to institutional fundraising efforts by providing narrative components, data and strategy summaries for grant proposals, reports or partnership pitches. In consultation with the Development Director, oversee digital small-donor fundraising via email, SMS, and digital, radio, and television ads and arranged financing for and production of political ads.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Richmond, Virginia Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Leesburg, Virginia

Tysons Corner, Va

Arlington, Va

Arlington, Va

Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Balad, Iraq

Washington D.C. Metro Area