Family Action Council of Tennessee (FACT) is a nearly half million-dollar nonprofit advocacy group whose mission is to secure the blessings of liberty by advocating for God's design for the family through education, advocacy, accountability, and strategic alliances. Founded in 2006, they have helped enact pioneering laws on abstinence, religious freedom, and family values in Tennessee. In its founding year, FACT helped lead the state-wide campaign to define marriage as only between one man and one woman in the Constitution of the State of Tennessee. In 2014 FACT played a central role in the passage of an amendment to the State Constitution to overturn a Tennessee Supreme Court ruling that guaranteed the right to abortion. Special emphasis has been focused on supporting marriage policy in the recent past.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Building upon its history, the next President will have a well-grounded biblical worldview
and drive the development and execution of the organization’s strategic plan to grow
into a fully-functioning and operationally-sound family policy council. This
entrepreneurial leader should be well-versed in and have a passion for FACT’s
signature issues of life, marriage and family, and religious freedom as well as be bold,
yet humble in their communication and convictions. The President will set public policy
and legislative strategy to develop relationships with elected lawmakers, as well as track
political developments impacting FACT and our issues. This individual will need to have
an instinctive nature concerning when, and how, to communicate with the right people
at the right time. While a law degree may enrich the successful candidate’s
qualifications, it is not required. Relocation to the Nashville area is required. The
successful candidate will have a deep conviction of marriage as being between one
man and one woman and have a desire to continue working to address the deep
impacts of the Obergefell Supreme Court ruling.
WHO THEY ARE
Family Action Council of Tennessee (FACT) is a nonprofit advocacy and educational
organization committed to promoting and defending the foundational principles of life,
marriage & family, and religious freedom. Established in 2006 as an organization
dedicated to strengthening Tennessee families through policy and education, FACT has
worked with elected officials and members of the community to make Tennessee a
state where families can thrive. Operating both as a 501-c4 (FACT) and a 501-c3
(Alliance for Law and Liberty) under one leadership umbrella, the two organizations
position FACT to act in both the traditional not-for-profit space, as well in the more
political arenas.
The heart of FACT is to create a Tennessee where:
Marriage is honored and families thrive with enduring generational impact.
The sanctity of human life is cherished from its very beginning to its natural end.
Religious freedom is affirmed and protected, free from government interference.
WHAT THEY DO
FACT promotes and defends the foundational values of life, marriage and family
and religious freedom.
They do this through:
Education: Providing training and educational resources to citizens and elected
officials via various mediums and venues, including a weekly email newsletter
"Five Minutes for Families" currently reaches around 15,000 people, a monthly
print letter to approximately 1,500 people. as well as an educational podcast
called "God, Law, & Liberty."
Advocacy: Lobbying state and local officials for policies supporting marriage,
families, life, and religious liberty.
Accountability: During election years, distributing online voter education
materials regarding candidates for state House and state Senate and sending
Action Alert emails about key legislative votes.
Strategic Alliances: Collaborating with national, state, and local organizations on
issues of shared concern.
Litigation: Allied with the Alliance for Law and Liberty’s initiative Constitutional
Government Defense Fund, evaluating and filing lawsuits where government
actions violate constitutional principles related to life and marriage.
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
Opportunities
FACT has a strong reputation in Tennessee; their friends and allies recognize the
important contribution to public policy and advocacy for families to thrive. Over
the years, they have achieved pioneering legislative successes, such as the
strongest abstinence law in the nation and being the first state with a religious
freedom protection law (RFRA). As a result of these past successes, the donor
base has remained committed. The next President will have a deep reservoir of
good will upon which to draw as they re-invigorate the mission.
The new President will discover that the work of FACT is fast paced and intense-
things can quickly change based on a court decision or policy which needs
urgent attention. The President has the opportunity to make an immediate
impact on state level policy decisions in response to these constantly changing
dynamics. Very little bureaucracy exists in the current organization that would
impede immediate action on current issues.
The organization possesses ample resources to support future initiatives led by
the staff and supported by the Board. One such initiative could be educating the
church at large, and the general public, by becoming the “go-to” resource in
understanding and advocating for Biblical values in the public arena.
Challenges
An immediate challenge for the next President is to reestablish the connections
at the State Capitol to ensure ongoing influence of conservative family values in
legislation. While FACT, as an organization, enjoys a solid reputation, past policy
differences created some strained relationships with leadership on Capitol Hill.
A first priority will be to foster and develop personal relationships at all levels of
state government.
A further challenge will be to broaden the focus of FACT beyond the marriage
issue. While maintaining a focus on overturning Obergefell is important, it is
imperative that FACT develop initiatives in other areas as well. It is the intent of
the board that FACT will return to its roots in advocating for and defending
Biblical values throughout the political arena.
POSITION PROFILE
Job Title: President
Reports to: Board of Directors
Supervises: Administrative Assistant
Location: Franklin, Tennessee or surrounding areas- Williamson County.
JOB PURPOSE
Serve as FACT’s President, driving the organization’s overall strategy, public policy
development, and execution. This individual should be well-versed in FACT issues of
life, marriage and family, and religious freedom as well as be bold yet humble in their
communication and convictions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and guide FACT’s overall direction, policy goals, and organizational growth in consultation with the Board.
Oversee vision for FACT’s publications, resources, and communications.
Direct research and writing on FACT policy issues; develop expertise on key FACT policy issues.
Direct policy elements of voter education materials.
Lead FACT’s efforts to develop and pass a legislative agenda, including
Oversee development of research in support of the bills on FACT’s legislative agenda,
Draft legislation and amendments as needed,
Provide legislative testimony
Attend hearings and legislative committee meetings
Discuss bills with legislators and legislative staff members and participate in stakeholders’ meetings,
Oversee review of legislation introduced in the Tennessee Legislature and any amendments for impact on FACT issues,
Draft Fact Sheets on FACT’s primary bills and select opposed bills.
Educate our constituents about the implementation of supported bills that have become law.
When needed, conduct media interviews as requested on behalf of FACT.
Coordinate efforts with communications on key messages.
Present FACT’s mission and information on related issues at public speaking engagements.
Provide periodic analysis and reports for the Board.
Work with the Board to develop an organizational budget and control expenses to keep on budget.
Cultivate donor relationships and lead fundraising efforts.
Build and maintain coalitions with other organizations, allies, and stakeholders to advance shared goals.
Oversee organizational development, including staff recruitment, training, and growth initiatives.
Other relevant duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and abide by our organization’s values as directed by the Board.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
Five to seven years of experience in a policy-related field required, with several years in a senior leadership role.
Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree in a relevant field highly appreciated (JD, MBA, MA Public Policy, etc.)
Strategic thinker and leader.
Basic knowledge of politics, public policy issues, and legislative processes.
Character
Mature Christian, currently attending or pursuing attendance in a local Bible-
believing church.
Agreement with and adherence to the Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct
as expressed by the Family Policy Alliance and the Family Policy Council Alliance.
Demonstrated commitment to and agreement with FACT’s mission and position on core issues.
Humble but passionate about FACT’s foundational pillars: Values of life, marriage and family and religious freedom.
A learner with a high sense of intuition and discernment.
Competence
Ability to work discreetly with confidential information, trustworthy and responsible.
Tactful and diplomatic, building consensus rather than emphasizing differences.
Maintain a high level of professionalism.
Exhibit strong leadership qualities.
Entrepreneurial in vision with the ability to build and create.
Ability to be proactive and strive to close gaps in skill and knowledge.
Strong time management and organization skills, punctual, able to operate on a schedule, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to remain flexible with ever changing priorities.
Thrive in and enjoy working in a multi-tasking, fast-paced work environment; able to get things done, highly efficient.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook.
Strong research and writing skills.
Others-focused, friendly personality
Chemistry with the Culture
Self-starter, independent, motivated daily by a passion to see FACT’s work advance.
FACT is committed to prayer. Corporate prayer is the foundation. A dedicated personal prayer life is a necessity.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Salary: A salary commensurate with experience will be discussed in personal interviews.
Benefits: Benefits package including health and other coverage as applicable for a small team; details discussed in interviews.
Vacation: Competitive PTO based on tenure.
Travel: Occasional conferences out of state, time at state capitol for briefings.
ABOUT THE AREA
Known as one of the most charming towns in the South, Franklin is a city in Williamson
County, Tennessee, with a population of about 83,000, located just south of Nashville. (FACT’s current office is located in Franklin).
As of the 2020 census, the Nashville metropolitan area had over 2 million residents and
has grown almost 8% since, making it one of the fastest-growing regions in the U.S.
Averaging approximately 210 days of sunshine per year, the area is vibrant and the
perfect place to enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, and exploring historic
sites.
The Nashville area is home to professional sports teams like the Tennessee Titans,
Nashville Predators, and Nashville SC. In addition to being a music capital with venues
like the Grand Ole Opry, the region is headquarters for major corporations like HCA
Healthcare, Nissan North America, and Bridgestone. A home to universities like
Vanderbilt and Belmont, the area is also a significant hub for Christian ministries, with
major organizations such as Lifeway Christian Resources, The Gideons International,
and HarperCollins Christian Publishing (home to Thomas Nelson) headquartered here.
Franklin and Nashville boast a diverse food scene, with farm-to-table restaurants and
innovative chefs. The area has a vibrant arts and culture scene, with museums,
theaters, and live music opportunities daily.