SVP, National Strategies
Locations: Washington, DC
About the Employer
Enterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and invest capital for impact, advance housing policy at every level of government, and build and manage communities ourselves. Since 1982, we have invested $80.9 billion and created 1 million homes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands – all to make home and community places of pride, power, and belonging.
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Working at Enterprise means being part of a diverse, committed team making a difference every day. You will collaborate with some of the smartest minds and biggest hearts in our field. You’ll be empowered to drive systems change and take bold steps to advance racial equity. Enterprise offers career opportunities in our offices across the country with an exceptional benefits package.
Role Summary
This is a tremendous opportunity for a senior leader who will serve as a critical member of the executive management team of the Solutions Division.
Reporting to and in collaboration with the President of Solutions, the Senior Vice President will be responsible for setting and executing the organization’s national strategy in key focus areas and overseeing the design, implementation, and performance of large-scale initiatives.
This role translates mission and vision into measurable impact, aligns cross-functional teams around shared priorities, and ensures programs and initiatives deliver consistent results nationwide. The SVP, National Strategies, manages a $20 million budget and leads a 20-person team through four direct reports.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of national strategies and initiatives
- Lead a team of people leaders focused on housing supply, housing access, resiliency, and nonprofit sustainability, with a focus on testing new ideas and scaling promising practices
- Set and own institutional strategies that align with Enterprise’s forthcoming strategic plan, ensuring alignment with mission, values, and long-term goals
- Drive a collaborative process that leverages Enterprise’s core capabilities and subject matter expertise to establish cohesive strategies to address major barriers to housing affordability, create accountability, and measure impact
- Partner with executive and senior leaders within Solutions and across the organization to align strategy and execution, and guard against initiatives designed in silos
- Monitor national trends and external developments to inform strategy
- Launch and lead major cross-cutting initiatives
- Convene subject matter experts to drive major initiatives and advise on opportunities to scale or limit investments
- Leverage data, learning agendas, and field insights to refine approaches and share learnings internally and externally
- Build and support coalitions with key external stakeholders to advance organizational priorities and expand reach
- Curate partnerships with national nonprofits, corporations, trade associations, think tanks, and funders essential to advancing Enterprise Community Partners objectives
- Prepare and manage the overall budget of the National Strategies team, including financial, impact measurement, and risk monitoring
- Monitor regulatory, economic, political, and competitive risk and identify new growth opportunities, partnerships, or policy advantages
- Represent the organization at the national level with credibility and executive presence
- Work closely with the president and senior leaders to ensure a culture of integrity and compliance while fostering business growth and success
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of 10+ years of executive-level leadership experience overseeing multiple programs or contracts in a nonprofit, government, or philanthropy organization, ideally serving low-income communities
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Demonstrated success leading national or multi-region strategies and initiatives, including monitoring performance and leveraging data and outcome insights
- Demonstrated success in managing complex budgets
- Comprehensive working knowledge of program planning, organizational structure, budgeting, and administrative operations
- Experience leading and influencing cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams
- Strong organizational, collaboration, and communication skills, with the ability to represent the organization across a broad range of external stakeholders and constituencies
- Experience influencing organizational culture through passion for the organization’s mission and purpose
- Commitment to Enterprise’s mission while recognizing and distilling business-oriented counsel with a focus on productive work culture and positive community impact
- Internal candidates must currently be at a VP level or above to apply
Preferred Qualifications
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience managing multiple programs in affordable housing, policy, and/or finance
- Advanced degree in Business/Public Administration, Urban Planning, or related field
Compensation & Benefits
The pay range for this position is $275,000 - $290,000. The salary range represents the low and high ends of what may be paid for this position. Compensation decisions may be influenced by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
This range is one component of the total rewards package, which also includes annual performance bonuses and generous paid leave programs.
Benefits include:
- Dental, health, and vision care plans
- Family-building benefits, such as adoption and surrogacy support
- Flexible work arrangements
- Health advocacy, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and mental health benefits
- Financial education and wellness programs
- Auto-enrollment in the company’s 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
- Learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications
Please note: We are not able to provide sponsorship or relocation for this position.
For general inquiries, contact recruiting@enterprisecommunity.com or HR@enterprisecommunity.org.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Enterprise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and strive to create an inclusive culture. Enterprise encourages and considers applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Enterprise is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to ensure full participation in the interview process and to perform essential job functions.
