Director of Marketing and Communications

Santa Ana, CA (On-site)

$120K/yr – $140K/yrDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Directs a Director-level marketing and communications function for a nonprofit health/ housing organization, shaping strategy, brand, and donor-focused campaigns.

  • Must-have: 7+ years in senior marketing/communications leadership with executive-facing collaboration.
  • Standout: Nonprofit/healthcare sector experience and budget/team leadership.
  • Owns brand, fundraising campaigns, and cross-functional marketing initiatives.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Executive Partnership & Strategic Leadership - Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and Chief Development Officer on organizationalpositioning, visibility, and growth
  • Translate organizational strategy into clear, compelling marketing and communications initiatives that support fundraising, partnerships, and expansion
  • Identify opportunities to elevate Illumination Health + Home's presence locally, regionally, and nationally
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to align marketing strategies with the organization's mission, vision, and growth goals
  • Marketing Strategy & Brand Leadership - Lead the development and execution of comprehensive marketing and communications strategies that strengthen brand awareness and support donor engagement
  • Steward and ensure consistent use of Illumination Health + Home branding across all platforms and materials
  • Oversee development of marketing materials, organizational collateral, impact storytelling, and campaign messaging
  • Plan and implement marketing campaigns, event marketing strategies, and special initiatives that elevate the organization's visibility
  • Fundraising & Campaign Support - Partner with the Chief Development Officer to support donor acquisition, retention, and stewardship through strategic communications and storytelling
  • Develop marketing strategies for fundraising campaigns, donor initiatives, and special events
  • Contribute to donor engagement strategies including donor acknowledgment, communication, and retention initiatives
  • Support marketing efforts for major organizational events and fundraising initiatives
  • Digital Marketing, Communications & Content - Oversee website management, email marketing, social media strategy, and digital outreach efforts
  • Lead content development including editorial calendars, storytelling, impact reports, newsletters, and marketing collateral
  • Manage public relations efforts including media outreach, press releases, and thought leadership opportunities
  • Develop and manage internal communications including organizational newsletters, internal updates, and town hall materials
  • Team Leadership & Collaboration - Lead, mentor, and manage the marketing and communications team while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation
  • Manage external vendors including designers, printers, photographers, videographers, and consultants
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Development, Finance, Operations, and program leadership to support organization-wide initiatives
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, donors, and stakeholders
  • Performance, Operations & Analytics - Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPls) to evaluate marketing effectiveness and audience engagement
  • Use analytics and data insights to refine marketing strategies and improve performance across channels
  • Manage the marketing and communications budget and resources efficiently
  • Stay informed of marketing trends, donor engagement strategies, and sector best practices to continuously improve marketing efforts
  • Maintain marketing systems and tools including the website, employee portal, digital platforms, and CRM systems such as Bloomerang
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Illumination Health + Home

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Illumination Health + Home is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides targeted, interdisciplinary services for the most vulnerable homeless adults and children to disrupt the cycle of homelessness. The organization provides a full continuum of care from street to home, including case management, medical coordination, behavioral health and substance use counseling, and housing navigation to our vulnerable clients in shelters/navigation centers, family emergency homes, recuperative care/medical respite facilities, and permanent supportive housing.

Founded in 2008
Santa Ana, California, USA
232 employees (4 in marketing)
41% recommend to a friend
45% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
22.8K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$402
Traffic Source Mix
Search
54.5%
Direct
31.8%
Referral
5.1%
Social
7%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~232

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
4 (2% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$3.1M
Last Raise
$3M
Grant, 3 months ago

Funding History

  • Dec 2025
    Grant
  • Oct 2023
    Grant • $3M
  • Jan 2022
    Grant • $100K