Marketing & Communications Manager at United Way of Southeastern Connecticut | New London, CT

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut

Marketing & Communications Manager

New London, CT (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableManager3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive United Way’s mission awareness and donor engagement through strategic storytelling and cross‑department marketing leadership.

Lead campaigns to raise awareness and strengthen donor engagement across teams.
Must-have: 3–6 years in nonprofit marketing/communications.
Standout: Strong storytelling and cross-functional collaboration across newsletters, reports, and press.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of efforts to increase awareness of United Way’s mission, strengthen donor engagement, and elevate community visibility.
Serve as the organization’s primary storyteller and communications strategist, shaping how impact is shared with donors, partners, volunteers, and the broader community.
Develop and implement marketing strategies.
Create audience-specific content.
Write newsletters, annual reports, and press releases.
Maintain brand consistency.
Coordinate efforts across departments.
Support fundraising messaging.
Lead event logistics.
Analyze marketing performance to strengthen outreach and engagement.

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut

United Way envisions a community united in its efforts to ensure that individuals and families achieve their full potential. Our Mission is to inspire and coordinate the generosity and commitment that sustains a united, thriving community.United Way of Southeastern Connecticut is a locally-based non-profit organization supporting a vital network of health and human services, programs, and initiatives in New London County, CT that work together to help people in need and improve community conditions.We create opportunities for a better life for all, focusing on helping children to thrive, providing basic human needs, and promoting independence, and community wellness. We engage people, businesses, and organizations to bring the passion, expertise, and resources needed to get things done. We also operate the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center which provides food to the local emergency food system, at no cost to those in need, and support United Way supports 2-1-1 Connecticut for free information and referral 24/7.Everyone is invited to #LiveUnited, by getting engaged with United Way and our community.

Founded in 1975

Norwich, Connecticut, USA

22 employees (2 in marketing)

www.uwsect.org