Application Guide
How to Apply for Chief Public Affairs Officer
at RESOLVE: The National Infertility and Family Building Association
🏢 About RESOLVE: The National Infertility and Family Building Association
RESOLVE is the leading patient advocacy organization for the 1 in 6 Americans facing infertility, uniquely combining direct support, community, and advocacy. Working here means joining a mission-driven team that has shaped federal and state policies on infertility coverage, while also providing critical emotional support to millions. The remote-first culture and collaborative environment make it an ideal place for passionate public affairs leaders.
About This Role
As Chief Public Affairs Officer, you will own RESOLVE’s brand and external voice, leading integrated strategies across communications, government affairs, and partnerships. This role is pivotal in amplifying RESOLVE’s impact by driving legislative change, shaping public narrative, and building strategic alliances—directly influencing access to fertility care for millions.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start with a virtual check-in with the communications team to review media coverage and adjust messaging. Then, you could join a strategy call with the Access to Care team to plan state-level advocacy for an upcoming legislative session. Afternoon might involve drafting a donor impact report or preparing talking points for a congressional briefing, followed by a meeting with a partner organization to explore a joint campaign.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who RESOLVE: The National Infertility and Family Building Association Is Looking For
- A seasoned leader with 10+ years in communications, government affairs, or brand strategy, with a track record of managing multi-disciplinary external affairs teams.
- Deep understanding of federal and state legislative processes, with hands-on experience engaging Congress, executive agencies, or state legislatures on healthcare or patient advocacy issues.
- Exceptional writing skills across diverse formats—policy briefs, press releases, donor communications, and digital content—with a knack for translating complex issues into compelling narratives.
- Strategic thinker who can balance long-term brand building with rapid-response advocacy, and who thrives in a mission-driven, remote-first environment.
📝 Tips for Applying to RESOLVE: The National Infertility and Family Building Association
Tailor your resume to highlight cross-functional leadership: show how you’ve overseen communications, government affairs, and partnerships simultaneously, not just one silo.
In your cover letter, reference specific RESOLVE campaigns or legislative wins (e.g., the Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act) to demonstrate your familiarity with their work.
Provide writing samples that span different formats: a policy memo, a press release, and a social media campaign—showing versatility is key.
Mention remote work experience explicitly, as this role is fully remote; highlight how you lead teams and maintain culture virtually.
Quantify your impact: include metrics like media impressions, bills passed, or partnership growth to show results-driven leadership.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your passion for RESOLVE’s mission and personal connection to infertility or family building (if applicable) or deep empathy for the cause.', 'Specific examples of leading integrated public affairs strategies that combined advocacy, communications, and partnerships to achieve tangible outcomes.', 'Your experience with legislative advocacy at the federal or state level, especially in healthcare or patient rights.', 'How you’ve successfully managed an organization’s brand voice across multiple channels and during high-stakes moments.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review RESOLVE’s recent advocacy wins, such as state insurance coverage mandates and the Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act (federal bill).
- → Study their current brand voice across website, social media, and press releases to understand tone and messaging priorities.
- → Look at their partner organizations (e.g., ASRM, Fertility IQ) to see existing alliances and potential gaps in partnerships.
- → Read recent media coverage of infertility issues to identify current narrative opportunities and challenges.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Don’t submit a generic cover letter—failing to mention RESOLVE’s specific mission or recent campaigns shows lack of preparation.
- Avoid emphasizing profit-driven or corporate experience without connecting it to nonprofit advocacy; RESOLVE values mission alignment.
- Don’t overlook the remote-first expectation—if you’re not comfortable leading a dispersed team, this role isn’t a fit.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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