Joshua Spaulding

Joshua Spaulding National Director at Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Washington, District Of Columbia Connect Connect with Joshua Spaulding More actions Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Michigan State University Michigan State University See contact info See contact info See connections (500+) 500+ connections For over 16 years, I have gained a strong track record of developing and implementing successful grassroots and grasstops campaigns that have led to children and families across the country to have better health outcomes and better prepared for the workforce as well as ensuring our basic rights - including voting rights - are protected. Specialties: Grassroots and Grasstops Activism and Communication Show less Show less of Joshua’s summary Articles 839 followers Hiring an Experienced Organizer Joshua’s profile photo Joshua Spaulding Published on LinkedIn We are seeking an experienced organizer to join our team working to win investments in children to help them thrive. The Senior Associate supports the implementation of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids (FCIK) federal and state policy agenda, working closely with the Deputy Director, federal policy team and State Policy Director, develops and maintains relationships with FCIK members through recruitment, engagement, education, and activates our grasstop membership to take action to advance public policy impacting children. Learn more and apply for the position here: http://www.fightcrime.org/about-us/job-opportunities/ Like Comment Share See all Experience Fight Crime: Invest in Kids National Director Company NameFight Crime: Invest in Kids Dates EmployedJun 2014 – Present Employment Duration4 yrs 6 mos LocationWashington D.C. Metro Area • Develop and implement the organization's strategic policy and infrastructure plans to achieve annual goals. • Manage the organization's federal and state policy portfolio including overseeing the work of a team of organizers. • Oversee earned and paid media opportunities including press events, op-ed development and placement, and social media. • Pitch opportunities to members to submit earned media placements, sign letters of support, and meet with state policy-makers. • Draft letters to policy-makers, talking points for policy-maker meetings and other tactical policy/budget documents. • Plan for participation in national, regional and state conferences including presenting to law enforcement leaders and exhibition booths. • Recruit police chiefs, sheriffs and prosecutors to become members of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids through in-person meetings, conferences, mail and member-to-member recruitment. • Engage members through meetings, conferences, phone calls, emails, faxes, electronic newsletters and mass-mailings. • Represent the organization at national, state and regional law enforcement and crime victim conferences across the country. • Develop and maintain relationships with key allies in targeted states. • Directly manage and mentor several organizers with a range of experience. 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