Also called: Policy & Advocacy Director
Leads a nonprofit's efforts to change laws, such as for climate, health, or civil rights.
Advocacy directors plan campaigns to pass or block bills, train supporters to call lawmakers, and partner with other groups. They testify at the state capitol and meet with reporters. Their goals are the nonprofit's mission, not profit.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's; many have an MPP, MSW, or JD.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Public Policy, Political Science, Social Work, Environmental Studies.
Growing about average. Social and community service managers (approx.).
Low risk for 10 years. AI drafts campaign materials and analyzes supporters; leading strategy and partnering with lawmakers stay human.
Classes: AP U.S. Government, Speech and debate, Sociology, AP English Language.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9151.
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