Manager, Marketing Activation

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$65K/yr – $70K/yrManager3+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own the Go-To-Market and annual marketing plan activation, lead integrated campaigns across fundraising, volunteer engagement, partnerships, and civic initiatives, manage media buying and vendor contracts, and drive campaign performance analysis with cross-functional teams.

  • Owns campaign planning, production, and budget management
  • Leads cross-functional Marcom support for development and donor engagement

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Go-To-Market / Annual Marketing Plan Activation
  • Execute integrated marketing campaigns that support organizational priorities, including fundraising, volunteer engagement, corporate partnerships, advocacy initiatives, civic strategies, community impact programs, and 211 Metro Chicago.
  • Coordinate the planning, placement, trafficking, and monitoring of paid advertising campaigns for United Way and 211 Metro Chicago.
  • Manage insertion orders, advertising agreements, and campaign documentation; work with Sr Manager, Art Director on creative development; and manage annual marketing budget.
  • Manage contract process and management for all design and paid advertising vendors.
  • Review marketing campaign performance data and collaborate with Marketing Operations Manager to evaluate effectiveness.
  • Campaign Materials Management
  • Manage the production schedule and routing of all campaign materials 2x / year.
  • Receive content edits from Digital Content Manager and work with Art Director to update design.
  • Partner with the Marketing Operations Manager to ensure associated website updates, digital assets, and supporting materials are completed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor 0 S degree (B.A) in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field.
  • 3 to 5+ years of demonstrated success in marketing activation, campaign management, brand marketing, communications, project management, or related experience. Experience managing paid advertising campaigns and vendor relationships.
  • Experience working with fundraising, event management, CRM, or donor engagement platforms.
  • Experience supporting nonprofit fundraising campaigns preferred.
  • Familiarity with GoFundMePro or similar event management and online giving tool preferred.
  • Ability to work well in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team
  • Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and marketing project management skills
  • Detail-oriented with focus on delivering results through creative marketing solutions
  • Proactive, self-starter, problem solver and organized

Preferred

  • Photography or video editing experience a plus

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Disability Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401k Plan
  • Paid Time Off including: Personal Time, Sick Time & Paid Holidays
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United Way of Metro Chicago fights to build stronger neighborhoods across the entire region so individuals and families can thrive.

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