SEO Manager

Austin, TX (Remote)

$95K/yr – $110K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the SEO and discovery strategy for organic growth, turning research, trends, and performance into scalable, cross-team initiatives with measurable impact.

  • Own: content-driven SEO, keyword strategy, and content planning with Product and Brand teams to boost discoverability.
  • Experiment: champion structured tests across traditional search and AI-powered discovery to uncover new opportunities and drive incremental growth.
  • Technical: collaborate on technical SEO priorities with the Technical SEO Manager to improve visibility and user experience.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Manager of Content Marketing to identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities that support Givebutter's organic growth and discovery goals.
  • Lead keyword research, content gap analysis, competitive intelligence, audience research, and search trend monitoring to uncover high-impact opportunities.
  • Translate search insights, performance data, and market trends into actionable recommendations that inform content strategy, optimization priorities, and future investments.
  • Partner closely with Content, Brand, Growth, and Product Marketing teams to shape content plans, optimization initiatives, and scalable workflows that improve discoverability and performance.
  • Drive the execution of strategic SEO initiatives, ensuring projects move forward effectively and deliver measurable impact.
  • Collaborate with the Technical SEO Manager to identify, prioritize, and evaluate technical opportunities that improve organic visibility, discoverability, and user experience.
  • Manage external SEO agencies and partners, providing direction, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring work aligns with strategic priorities and quality standards.
  • Build and refine frameworks, documentation, and operating processes that make SEO and discovery efforts more scalable, consistent, and effective over time.
  • Champion experimentation across traditional search, AI-powered discovery, and emerging channels, using structured testing and data-driven decision making to identify new opportunities.
  • Stay ahead of changes in search behavior, platform evolution, and industry trends, translating emerging opportunities into recommendations that help Givebutter adapt and grow.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of SEO experience with demonstrated ownership of strategic initiatives and measurable impact on organic growth.
  • Strong expertise across content-driven SEO, on-page optimization, keyword strategy, and search-driven content planning.
  • Working knowledge of technical SEO concepts and the ability to collaborate effectively on technical recommendations and prioritization.
  • Proficiency with leading SEO and analytics tools (e.g., GSC, GA4, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, Looker, etc.).
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data, identify opportunities, and communicate actionable recommendations.
  • Experience working cross-functionally and influencing priorities across content, marketing, product, and technical stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.
  • Experience building workflows, frameworks, documentation, or systems that improve team effectiveness and scalability.
  • Curiosity about emerging search behaviors, AI-powered discovery, and evolving opportunities beyond traditional search engines.

Preferred

Benefits

  • Remote Work: Work remotely from one of our 10 hubs (Austin, Denver, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Seattle, and Nashville).
  • Health Insurance: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance covered 100% for employees as well as HSA and FSA accounts.
  • Dependent Care Coverage: We offer coverage for dependents, with 50% of Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums covered for all eligible dependents.
  • Mental Health: Givebutter health insurance plans come with access to a TalkSpace membership.
  • 401k: We offer a 3% 401k match for all eligible employee's.
  • Vacation and Holidays: Givebutter offers a Flexible PTO policy with uncapped vacation days and company-recognized holidays.
  • Wellness Week: Givebutter closes for one week each summer to prioritize rest and recharge for the entire team.
  • Parental Leave: We offer 12 weeks of paid leave for all parents and comprehensive leave planning management through Aidora.
  • Family Care Support: Access a company-paid UrbanSitter membership plus care credits to book trusted, background-checked caregivers for childcare, senior care, pet care, and household support when you need it most.
  • Home Office Stipend: Upgrade your home office with company-sponsored expenses, including high-quality laptops, monitors, and modern technology.
  • Coworking Stipend: Enjoy a monthly stipend that gives you the freedom to work from coworking spaces or cafés whenever you need connection, community, or a change of scenery.
  • Charitable Giving: Employees are encouraged to donate up to $50/month to any verified nonprofit they wish to support on Givebutter.
  • Professional Development: We offer learning and development reimbursement opportunities.
  • Love What You Do: We are a mission-driven company serving the charitable sector. Feel good about the work you're doing and the company you work for.
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Givebutter

4.4 Glassdoor

Givebutter is the most-loved nonprofit fundraising platform, empowering millions of changemakers to raise more, pay less, and give better. Nonprofits use Givebutter to replace multiple categories of tools, including donation forms, fundraising campaigns, events, auctions, donor management (CRM), email, texting, and more—all for free, thanks to a 100% transparent tip-or-fee model. As the #1 rated nonprofit software company on G2 across multiple categories, Givebutter is on a mission to power the next billion changemakers. Givebutter: Raise more. Pay less. Give better. 💛

Founded in 2016
Remote, Oregon, USA
133 employees (27 in marketing)
85% recommend to a friend
85% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.4M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$495.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
18.5%
Direct
63.7%
Referral
11.1%
Social
5.9%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~140

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
19 (14% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Total Funding
$57M
Last Raise
$50M
Series A, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Apr 2024
    Series A • $50M
  • Jun 2022
    Seed • $7M

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