Director of Marketing and Communications

Responsibilities

• Growth & Brand Strategy: Lead integrated campaigns supporting major gifts, annual giving, and sponsorships.
• Digital Experience & Content: Generate campaigns, storytelling, and materials for events and program growth.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Align communications with development strategy, board engagement, and internal priorities.
• Marketing Operations: Evolve the function with modern systems, brand voice, and cohesive multi-channel execution.
• Audience & Impact: Create content that resonates with families, donors, corporate partners, foundations, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
• Measurement & Optimization: Monitor digital performance and adjust strategy based on data insights.
• Vendor & Tool Management: Oversee external partners and AI/digital tools to sharpen content and campaigns.
• Executive & Stakeholder Communications: Support leadership with speeches, press materials, and board-level updates.
• Event Marketing Alignment: Support signature fundraising events with cohesive messaging and sponsorship materials.
• Internal Communications: Provide guidance and systems to strengthen alignment across staff, programs, and leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required
• At least 6 to 10 years of progressive experience in marketing, communications, or brand leadership, with success driving engagement and revenue in mission-driven environments
• Experience developing integrated marketing strategies aligned to growth and revenue goals
• Proven ability to elevate brand positioning and drive measurable engagement across digital and traditional channels
• Strong experience creating high-impact marketing collateral and campaigns
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills for diverse donor and stakeholder audiences
• Experience managing digital platforms and analyzing performance metrics to inform strategy
• Track record overseeing external vendors or agencies to deliver quality creative work
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; a writing sample may be required
• Proficiency with modern marketing tools and willingness to lead AI integrations
• Comfort with standard software and the ability to learn database systems quickly
• Self-starter who can work independently and in teams, with strong time management under tight deadlines
• Creative thinker with attention to detail and design
• Ability to collaborate with Development team, staff, volunteers, the public, and partners

Preferred

• Experience in nonprofit fundraising environments with alignment between marketing and development strategy
• Knowledge of philanthropic communications, donor engagement, and campaign-based marketing
• Familiarity with marketing automation, SEO/SEM, paid social campaigns, and digital growth strategies
• Experience integrating emerging technologies, including AI-driven tools, to enhance content and performance

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K Matching
• Vacation Hours
• Paid Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Discounts Program
• Referral Program