Donor Marketing and Communications Strategist

Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own regional donor marketing with a heavy emphasis on local campaigns, community partnerships, and data-driven optimization that drive recruitment, retention, and engagement.

  • Campaign ownership: localize plans, align with corporate marketing, and optimize for donor impact across channels.
  • Partnerships and promotions: secure in-kind donations and sponsorships with schools, businesses, and media to boost blood collections.
  • Measurement and iteration: use regional data to improve campaign performance and donor engagement metrics.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Designs and manages the execution of localized marketing plans that align with organizational objectives to drive donor recruitment, retention, and engagement.
  • Oversees the strategy and implementation of promotions supporting blood and platelet collections throughout the state.
  • Provides logistical and promotional support for special blood drives, donor recognition events, and community outreach initiatives.
  • Utilizes regional data to monitor campaign performance, donor engagement metrics, and provide actionable recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Fosters relationships with local community organizations, businesses, schools, and media outlets. Secure impactful in-kind donations and sponsorships that drive blood collection during challenging periods (e.g., summer, holidays).
  • Implements local initiatives from corporate partnerships, ensuring they align with regional marketing efforts.
  • Addresses and manage inquiries related to local and state promotions and marketing, delivering timely and effective responses.
  • Produces compelling marketing content—including flyers, digital ads, newsletters, and social media posts. Ensure strong copywriting for various cross-channel marketing needs, including print, radio, and social media.
  • Drafts and distributes media alerts, under guidance from the PR department, related to blood drives and other public relations content, ensuring alignment with Versiti’s messaging and brand standards.
  • Maintains consistent representation of Versiti’s brand in all communications, adhering to established messaging, tone, and design standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field required
  • 4-6 years experience in marketing, public relations, communications, or a related field, ideally within healthcare, non-profit, or community engagement sectors. required
  • Strategic Marketing Planning: Ability to develop localized marketing strategies aligned with organizational goals, utilizing market research to tailor campaigns. required
  • Content Creation: Advanced skills in creating diverse marketing materials, with proficiency in design software and content management systems. required
  • Customer Service Orientation: Commitment to providing exceptional service to donors and stakeholders. required
  • Time Management: Exceptional organizational skills for managing multiple projects in a fast-paced setting. required
  • Proficient in using Hootsuite, Sprout Social, or similar tools for managing social media platforms. required
  • Familiarity with Google Analytics and other analytics tools to track campaign performance. required
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 4-6 years experience
  • Proficiency in Salesforce or a similar CRM system for donor management and engagement. preferred

Preferred

  • Partnership Development: Experience in building relationships with local stakeholders and securing in-kind donations and sponsorships. preferred
  • Digital Marketing: Knowledge of digital marketing strategies, including social media, email marketing, and SEO. desired
  • Event Management: Strong experience in planning and promoting blood donation and community outreach events. desired
  • Tools and Technology: Salesforce or HubSpot/Marketo proficiency, Adobe Creative Suite, Mailchimp/Constant Contact, etc. preferred
  • Experience with HubSpot or Marketo for automating and analyzing marketing campaigns. preferred
  • Proficiency in Salesforce or a similar CRM system for donor management and engagement. preferred
  • Experience with Google Analytics and other analytics tools to track campaign performance. required
  • Knowledge of Mailchimp or Constant Contact for email marketing and donor communication. desired
  • Asana or Trello for project management and team collaboration. desired
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Digital Marketing: desired
  • Event Management: desired

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
  • Short- and Long-term disability
  • life insurance
  • 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k)
  • voluntary programs
  • discount programs
  • others
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Versiti

Versiti was founded with the belief that together, our blood centers can better serve people’s urgent need for life-saving healthcare. That we can strengthen and restore the health of our communities while conducting groundbreaking research. That we can integrate scientific innovation, medicine, and service in ways that no other blood health organization can match.We’re driven by the urgency of our work and inspired by the generosity of the people we rely on for life-saving donations. We have the privilege to safeguard these gifts and ensure they go where the need is greatest, in our communities and beyond––and our hospital and healthcare partners across the nation rely on the speed, safety, and availability of these gifts.Our people are driven by a relentless curiosity. As the home of the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we attract leading blood health researchers from around the world who are passionate about advancing personalized medicine. We conduct focused research in areas like cellular therapies, oncology, and genomics, to make a difference in the lives of people through the healing potential of blood.People need people. There is no substitute for blood, organs, tissue, or bone marrow. They are precious. They are perishable. And the need for them is vital. As a partnership of blood centers, we’re far stronger together than we are alone. Ultimately, the meaning of our work is found in the lives we save and the people we serve. Our dedication to service and safety will enable us to become the partner of choice for hospitals everywhere. Our commitment to scientific rigor can save lives and advance the field of personalized medicine. And our commitment to building deep relationships with our donors will transform Versiti into a beacon of hope, care, and innovation in the communities we call home.

Founded in 2012
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
2K employees (41 in marketing)