Executive Director, National Capital Region (NCR Chapter)
Blue Star Families · Washington DC (Remote)
Posted 27 days ago · $128,000 - $177,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 27 days Blue Star Families's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 84% of Blue Star Families's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Blue Star Families
- high 10 stale, 0 reposted of 19 open
- Hiring momentum
- 27 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Blue Star Families's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Blue Star Families.
About this role
The Executive Director for the National Capital Region Chapter will lead the flagship chapter of Blue Star Families, focusing on community impact, revenue growth, and team performance. Responsibilities include cultivating relationships with political figures, overseeing fundraising efforts to reach a $1M+ annual revenue goal, and managing staff and volunteers. The role requires frequent travel within the DC metro area and participation in high-visibility events, representing the organization to advance its mission for military families.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Blue Star Families as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree or 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in community development, nonprofit leadership, or strategic partnerships
- 5+ years of staff management experience
- Proven six-figure fundraising success, with experience building toward seven-figure organizational revenue
- Demonstrated experience working with Congress, government agencies, or political campaigns
- Exceptional executive communication skills
- Strong organizational management skills
Nice to have
- Experience using CRM systems; Salesforce a plus
- Understanding of military culture and the lived experience of military families
- Prior experience on Capitol Hill, in a government affairs role, at a national trade association, or in a federal agency
- Existing relationships with DC-based corporate, philanthropic, or government funders
What you get
- 403(b) with matching
- Flexible Spending
- Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Communications Allowance
Worth weighing
- Remote work with periodic in-person gatherings required
- High visibility role with significant public representation
- Must reside in or have significant knowledge of the DC metro area
- Role involves high-pressure fundraising and political engagement
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Listed by Blue Star Families on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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