Writers Theatre
Director of Marketing & Communications
Location: Glencoe, IL (Hybrid)
Department: Marketing
Classification: Full-Time Exempt, Benefits Eligible
Compensation: $85,000 - $90,000 per year, commensurate with experience
About Writers Theatre
Writers Theatre (WT) is a nationally-recognized, award-winning theatre company located on the North Shore of Chicago with an annual operating budget of $5.7 Million. Known for the consistent high quality and intimacy of its productions, WT is focused on the power of the written word and dedicated to the artists who bring that word to life. Having captivated audiences for years with its commitment to creating the most intimate theatrical experience possible, the theatre is now a major Chicagoland cultural destination with a national reputation for excellence, being called “America’s finest regional theater company” by The Wall Street Journal . Under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Braden Abraham, the company is charting a path forward for its future.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
WT is deeply committed to creating and sustaining an organizational culture that values equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as promoting a safe, supportive, and collaborative work environment conducive to professional and personal growth. A successful candidate will share these values.
WT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, or veteran status.
Please find more information on our culture and specific policies at the following links:
https://www.writerstheatre.org/working-at-wt
https://www.writerstheatre.org/our-code-of-conduct
https://www.writerstheatre.org/edi-at-wt
Position Summary
The Director of Marketing & Communications (DOMC) is responsible for WT’s earned ticket revenues, brand management, advertising, publications, and audience development and retention. A member of the organization’s senior leadership team, the DOMC is essential to conversations and decisions about critical institutional issues that have lasting impacts for WT and the industry. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for live theatre and commitment to Writers Theatre’s mission.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the DOMC oversees the Marketing & Communications and Box Office teams. This includes 3-4 direct reports. The DOMC also manages outside agencies and contractors for advertising, art direction, photography and video, public relations, database management, and others. The DOMC collaborates closely with other departments to advance the organization’s long-term and day-to-day interests.
The DOMC will be met with exciting opportunities as WT continues to chart a path forward. The DOMC will think strategically about how to continue introducing a new Artistic Director to the WT community and the Chicago theatre community at large. The DOMC will also play a key role in strategic conversations about engaging the Glencoe and North Shore communities as they have grown and changed over the past several years. With WT’s intimate size and structure and an artistic prowess that exceeds its budgetary expectations, the DOMC will have the opportunity to engage with world class artists and programming on a close, personal level.
The DOMC is responsible for annual earned revenue of $ 1.8 Million. The DOMC is responsible for advising, managing and tracking all earned income goals. Analytical rigor is a must with special interest in audience trends and the nuances between pursuing subscribers and/or single ticket buyers both current and new.
The ideal candidate will:
Be optimistic and good humored in the face of industry challenges
Kind and respectful to colleagues sharing a deep conviction to bring our best to work (knowing we are human and may sometimes stumble)
Respect and admire the art we are inviting audiences to experience
Prioritize clear communication and savvy prioritization
Responsibilities
Leadership
Responsible for reaching an earned income goal of $1.8 Million for the 23-24 season. Manage a department budget of $550K (including personnel).
Collaborate with the Executive Director, Artistic Director and senior leadership team to ensure a clear and accurate interpretation of the organization’s vision and mission
Develop annual and long-term institutional, programmatic, and show-specific marketing, advertising and communication plans
Develop new audiences, with a sensitivity to diversification, both in age, ethnicity and economics.
Create, grow, and maintain a sustainable audience base while retaining and deepening relationships with current audiences
Hire, supervise, motivate and support a strong and strategic marketing team with skills in database management, marketing, communications, publications, social media and graphic design
Continually assess departmental capabilities and identify resources for staff development
Develop relationships within the industry and related businesses to serve WT’s strategic goals.
Branding, Visual Identity, and Advertising
Manage and elevate the brand and profile of WT locally and nationally across print, display, digital and broadcast media and through media relations and public events.
Partner with WT leadership, with support from the Board of Directors, on audience development efforts and long-range planning.
Define and assess opportunities for engagement of both new and existing audiences.
Create advertising plans for all season series and individual productions, including print, radio, television, direct mail, display, and digital advertising components.
Negotiate marketing vendor contracts, manage print vendor and mail house bid processes.
Manage the art direction and design of all single ticket and season materials and lead the development of key art from conception to execution.
Oversee WT’s digital presence, including website, social media and online advertising.
Communications, Publications, and Public Relations
Oversee, edit, and approve all copy produced in the Marketing Department for use across traditional and new media channels.
Oversee the creation, production, and execution of play programs for each production.
Oversee public relations efforts of independent PR Firm that manages press performances, photo and video shoots, actor media opportunities and other PR events.
Audience Development and Retention
Oversee subscription campaign planning and execution.
Use predictive metrics to help establish attendance, single ticket, and subscription sales goals.
Oversee and guide the ADTS to structure demand-based pricing models, and corresponding pricing and inventory strategies to maximize revenue.
Work closely with the Advancement department to ensure an integrated customer relationship management approach to fundraising.
Qualifications & Key Competencies
Demonstrable commitment to cultivating and managing a diverse staff and creating a positive, collaborative and productive culture.
A track record of mature strategic thinking coupled with hands on execution.
Intellectual curiosity, drive, and enthusiasm
A record of progressive accomplishment in marketing for a multi-million-dollar organization, preferable but not exclusive to the live events industry.
Dedication to long-term strategic planning and a demonstrated ability to implement effective marketing plans.
Experience with subscription and single ticket campaigns in a mid-size performing arts environment and/or equivalent campaigns
Superlative communication skills, both in writing and interpersonally
Proficiency in all facets of current digital advancement trends
Superior analytical skills, including a knowledge of statistical analysis, revenue projection, and Pricing strategy
Experience with MS Word products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, others)
Experience with CRM systems; Tessitura experience a plus
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for periods of time while working at a computer, as well as move about inside the office and theatre buildings to access necessary materials and equipment.
Must be able to exchange accurate information both written and in-person with internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits include: medical, dental and disability insurance, vacation and other paid leave, a 403(b)-retirement plan (with employer match) and medical and dependent care cafeteria plans.
To Apply
Qualified and interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume and any salary requirements to jobs@writerstheatre.org . No phone calls please.
Want to help us improve our hiring process? Please include where you found this job posting when you email us your materials.
Sep 12, 2023
Full time
Writers Theatre
Director of Marketing & Communications
Location: Glencoe, IL (Hybrid)
Department: Marketing
Classification: Full-Time Exempt, Benefits Eligible
Compensation: $85,000 - $90,000 per year, commensurate with experience
About Writers Theatre
Writers Theatre (WT) is a nationally-recognized, award-winning theatre company located on the North Shore of Chicago with an annual operating budget of $5.7 Million. Known for the consistent high quality and intimacy of its productions, WT is focused on the power of the written word and dedicated to the artists who bring that word to life. Having captivated audiences for years with its commitment to creating the most intimate theatrical experience possible, the theatre is now a major Chicagoland cultural destination with a national reputation for excellence, being called “America’s finest regional theater company” by The Wall Street Journal . Under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Braden Abraham, the company is charting a path forward for its future.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
WT is deeply committed to creating and sustaining an organizational culture that values equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as promoting a safe, supportive, and collaborative work environment conducive to professional and personal growth. A successful candidate will share these values.
WT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, or veteran status.
Please find more information on our culture and specific policies at the following links:
https://www.writerstheatre.org/working-at-wt
https://www.writerstheatre.org/our-code-of-conduct
https://www.writerstheatre.org/edi-at-wt
Position Summary
The Director of Marketing & Communications (DOMC) is responsible for WT’s earned ticket revenues, brand management, advertising, publications, and audience development and retention. A member of the organization’s senior leadership team, the DOMC is essential to conversations and decisions about critical institutional issues that have lasting impacts for WT and the industry. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for live theatre and commitment to Writers Theatre’s mission.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the DOMC oversees the Marketing & Communications and Box Office teams. This includes 3-4 direct reports. The DOMC also manages outside agencies and contractors for advertising, art direction, photography and video, public relations, database management, and others. The DOMC collaborates closely with other departments to advance the organization’s long-term and day-to-day interests.
The DOMC will be met with exciting opportunities as WT continues to chart a path forward. The DOMC will think strategically about how to continue introducing a new Artistic Director to the WT community and the Chicago theatre community at large. The DOMC will also play a key role in strategic conversations about engaging the Glencoe and North Shore communities as they have grown and changed over the past several years. With WT’s intimate size and structure and an artistic prowess that exceeds its budgetary expectations, the DOMC will have the opportunity to engage with world class artists and programming on a close, personal level.
The DOMC is responsible for annual earned revenue of $ 1.8 Million. The DOMC is responsible for advising, managing and tracking all earned income goals. Analytical rigor is a must with special interest in audience trends and the nuances between pursuing subscribers and/or single ticket buyers both current and new.
The ideal candidate will:
Be optimistic and good humored in the face of industry challenges
Kind and respectful to colleagues sharing a deep conviction to bring our best to work (knowing we are human and may sometimes stumble)
Respect and admire the art we are inviting audiences to experience
Prioritize clear communication and savvy prioritization
Responsibilities
Leadership
Responsible for reaching an earned income goal of $1.8 Million for the 23-24 season. Manage a department budget of $550K (including personnel).
Collaborate with the Executive Director, Artistic Director and senior leadership team to ensure a clear and accurate interpretation of the organization’s vision and mission
Develop annual and long-term institutional, programmatic, and show-specific marketing, advertising and communication plans
Develop new audiences, with a sensitivity to diversification, both in age, ethnicity and economics.
Create, grow, and maintain a sustainable audience base while retaining and deepening relationships with current audiences
Hire, supervise, motivate and support a strong and strategic marketing team with skills in database management, marketing, communications, publications, social media and graphic design
Continually assess departmental capabilities and identify resources for staff development
Develop relationships within the industry and related businesses to serve WT’s strategic goals.
Branding, Visual Identity, and Advertising
Manage and elevate the brand and profile of WT locally and nationally across print, display, digital and broadcast media and through media relations and public events.
Partner with WT leadership, with support from the Board of Directors, on audience development efforts and long-range planning.
Define and assess opportunities for engagement of both new and existing audiences.
Create advertising plans for all season series and individual productions, including print, radio, television, direct mail, display, and digital advertising components.
Negotiate marketing vendor contracts, manage print vendor and mail house bid processes.
Manage the art direction and design of all single ticket and season materials and lead the development of key art from conception to execution.
Oversee WT’s digital presence, including website, social media and online advertising.
Communications, Publications, and Public Relations
Oversee, edit, and approve all copy produced in the Marketing Department for use across traditional and new media channels.
Oversee the creation, production, and execution of play programs for each production.
Oversee public relations efforts of independent PR Firm that manages press performances, photo and video shoots, actor media opportunities and other PR events.
Audience Development and Retention
Oversee subscription campaign planning and execution.
Use predictive metrics to help establish attendance, single ticket, and subscription sales goals.
Oversee and guide the ADTS to structure demand-based pricing models, and corresponding pricing and inventory strategies to maximize revenue.
Work closely with the Advancement department to ensure an integrated customer relationship management approach to fundraising.
Qualifications & Key Competencies
Demonstrable commitment to cultivating and managing a diverse staff and creating a positive, collaborative and productive culture.
A track record of mature strategic thinking coupled with hands on execution.
Intellectual curiosity, drive, and enthusiasm
A record of progressive accomplishment in marketing for a multi-million-dollar organization, preferable but not exclusive to the live events industry.
Dedication to long-term strategic planning and a demonstrated ability to implement effective marketing plans.
Experience with subscription and single ticket campaigns in a mid-size performing arts environment and/or equivalent campaigns
Superlative communication skills, both in writing and interpersonally
Proficiency in all facets of current digital advancement trends
Superior analytical skills, including a knowledge of statistical analysis, revenue projection, and Pricing strategy
Experience with MS Word products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, others)
Experience with CRM systems; Tessitura experience a plus
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for periods of time while working at a computer, as well as move about inside the office and theatre buildings to access necessary materials and equipment.
Must be able to exchange accurate information both written and in-person with internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits include: medical, dental and disability insurance, vacation and other paid leave, a 403(b)-retirement plan (with employer match) and medical and dependent care cafeteria plans.
To Apply
Qualified and interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume and any salary requirements to jobs@writerstheatre.org . No phone calls please.
Want to help us improve our hiring process? Please include where you found this job posting when you email us your materials.
The Michigan League of Conservation Voters (LCV) — one of Michigan’s largest, most impactful political advocacy organizations tackling drinking water contamination, the rapidly-worsening impacts of climate change, and efforts to undermine our access to the ballot — is seeking a dynamic full-time Membership Manager to drive the organization’s membership recruitment and retention as well as small dollar donations.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with experience in using a CRM, managing and using a database, executing small dollar fundraising campaigns, and using digital media to grow an audience. This position offers the opportunity to lead membership engagement strategy in collaboration with the Communications, Development, and Advocacy & Outreach departments. T his position, alongside a team of tenacious colleagues, will advocate for strong environmental protections, and build and amplify the voices of communities of color and other key constituencies who are disproportionately impacted by environmental issues.
Job Responsibilities
This position reports to the Development Director, is ideally based in Southeast Michigan or the Grand Rapids area, and is responsible for the following:
Developing and executing Michigan LCV and Michigan LCV Education Fund’s small dollar donation program, including our direct mail campaigns.
Setting membership growth goals, creating and implementing a plan to reach those goals through list purchasing and organic membership engagement, and tracking progress through weekly metrics.
Developing strategies to move current and prospective members up the ladder of engagement using online and offline tactics.
Organizing and segmenting all existing membership data to best steward our current members.
Developing creative stewardship and engagement programs for various donor types, including but not limited to recurring donors, small-dollar donors, mid-range donors, and action-takers.
Staying up to date on best practices and current trends in online fundraising and implementing innovative tactics to drive membership growth and fundraising.
Working closely with each department to ensure the best use of their data and facilitate cross-team collaboration.
Participating in all Michigan LCV political election work — doing the hard work of campaigning, which means volunteering yourself to do door-to-door field canvassing, text and phone banking, and attend campaign events.
Qualifications
We are seeking candidates who are experienced, strategic, creative, aware of current trends, and detail-oriented . You should have:
Excellent strategic-thinking, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills, with a proven ability to create work plans and set priorities to achieve long-term goals.
Demonstrated experience in small dollar fundraising, membership communications, and effectively using a CRM database.
Demonstrated experience in creating and implementing strategic and innovative plans in order to grow donors and action takers using both online and offline tactics.
A track record of managing processes, people, and deadlines necessary to achieve fundraising goals.
Writing and speaking skills and experience that translate into compelling pitches, effective asks, and meaningful reports to members on the impact of their contributions that reflect the mission, goals, and values of our organization.
Positive, solutions-oriented attitude and a commitment to maintaining a supportive, empowering culture.
Proficiency working with a variety of software systems, including Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, and a CRM database (ideally Every Action and/or Voter Activation Network).
Ability to break down complex environmental issues/policy into digestible and understandable information for the general public.
Understanding of Michigan’s political and environmental arenas is a plus.
Reliable access to transportation, the internet, and a phone to use for work purposes as well as the ability to participate in campaign activities (canvassing and/or phone banking).
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity and the ability to learn and build on varying community norms
Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture
Understanding of how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems
Mar 08, 2022
Full time
The Michigan League of Conservation Voters (LCV) — one of Michigan’s largest, most impactful political advocacy organizations tackling drinking water contamination, the rapidly-worsening impacts of climate change, and efforts to undermine our access to the ballot — is seeking a dynamic full-time Membership Manager to drive the organization’s membership recruitment and retention as well as small dollar donations.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with experience in using a CRM, managing and using a database, executing small dollar fundraising campaigns, and using digital media to grow an audience. This position offers the opportunity to lead membership engagement strategy in collaboration with the Communications, Development, and Advocacy & Outreach departments. T his position, alongside a team of tenacious colleagues, will advocate for strong environmental protections, and build and amplify the voices of communities of color and other key constituencies who are disproportionately impacted by environmental issues.
Job Responsibilities
This position reports to the Development Director, is ideally based in Southeast Michigan or the Grand Rapids area, and is responsible for the following:
Developing and executing Michigan LCV and Michigan LCV Education Fund’s small dollar donation program, including our direct mail campaigns.
Setting membership growth goals, creating and implementing a plan to reach those goals through list purchasing and organic membership engagement, and tracking progress through weekly metrics.
Developing strategies to move current and prospective members up the ladder of engagement using online and offline tactics.
Organizing and segmenting all existing membership data to best steward our current members.
Developing creative stewardship and engagement programs for various donor types, including but not limited to recurring donors, small-dollar donors, mid-range donors, and action-takers.
Staying up to date on best practices and current trends in online fundraising and implementing innovative tactics to drive membership growth and fundraising.
Working closely with each department to ensure the best use of their data and facilitate cross-team collaboration.
Participating in all Michigan LCV political election work — doing the hard work of campaigning, which means volunteering yourself to do door-to-door field canvassing, text and phone banking, and attend campaign events.
Qualifications
We are seeking candidates who are experienced, strategic, creative, aware of current trends, and detail-oriented . You should have:
Excellent strategic-thinking, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills, with a proven ability to create work plans and set priorities to achieve long-term goals.
Demonstrated experience in small dollar fundraising, membership communications, and effectively using a CRM database.
Demonstrated experience in creating and implementing strategic and innovative plans in order to grow donors and action takers using both online and offline tactics.
A track record of managing processes, people, and deadlines necessary to achieve fundraising goals.
Writing and speaking skills and experience that translate into compelling pitches, effective asks, and meaningful reports to members on the impact of their contributions that reflect the mission, goals, and values of our organization.
Positive, solutions-oriented attitude and a commitment to maintaining a supportive, empowering culture.
Proficiency working with a variety of software systems, including Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, and a CRM database (ideally Every Action and/or Voter Activation Network).
Ability to break down complex environmental issues/policy into digestible and understandable information for the general public.
Understanding of Michigan’s political and environmental arenas is a plus.
Reliable access to transportation, the internet, and a phone to use for work purposes as well as the ability to participate in campaign activities (canvassing and/or phone banking).
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity and the ability to learn and build on varying community norms
Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture
Understanding of how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems
Title : Senior Vice President (SVP) of Development
Department: Development
Status : Exempt
Reports To : President
Positions Reporting To This Position : VP of Development Partnerships, VP of GiveGreen, VP of Membership & Direct Response Fundraising, VP of Membership & Development Operations, VP of Marketing and Engagement, Special Assistant to Development
Location: Washington DC preferred. Other locations considered .
Union Position: No
Job Classification Level: M-V
Salary Range (depending on experience) : $140,000-$250,000
General Description :
The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) believes our Earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We work to elect climate and democracy champions, and hold elected officials accountable to deliver on the ambitious change the public wants and science demands. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, with highly effective and impactful grassroots and community organizing programs across the country. Core to all of this work is our commitment to advance racial justice and equity.
At LCV, we approach our work through our organizational values -- accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability -- and we are seeking a leader who will help us maintain and expand our fundraising efforts with a deep commitment to these values.
The SVP of Development is a key leadership position that reports to the President, works closely with the Board of Directors and serves on the Executive Team. The SVP of Development will have the exciting opportunity to lead the largest department at LCV in raising over $100 Million+ annually through a combination of membership, major gifts, institutional giving, and special events fundraising.
The SVP is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of our fundraising efforts, ensuring that we set ambitious yet achievable goals by providing leadership, vision, and evaluation of the Development department's performance, as well as managing relationships with some of our most important donors. The SVP will lead a skilled and growing team of over 40 development professionals in achieving the organization’s revenue goals, increasing income, and engaging more individuals and institutions in the work and values of LCV (501c4) and related entities, including LCV Education Fund (501c3), LCV Victory Fund (SuperPAC), LCV Action Fund (PAC), GiveGreen (Candidate fundraising), and the broader network of 30 state affiliates collectively called the Conservation Voter Movement (CVM).
The ideal candidate will bring a strong track record of overseeing sizable fundraising departments with varied and complex revenue streams, be a creative and thoughtful leader with demonstrated skills as a strong manager of people and systems, and have the ability to plan for and respond to growth. The SVP will need to have a deep commitment to protecting the environment and democracy and a dedication to centering racial justice and equity in all aspects of their work.
Responsibilities :
Development Department Management
Set and drive a clear vision for the Development department that advances organization-wide strategies, goals, and change processes.
Provide leadership, strategic direction, oversight, and the efficient coordination for the development team to execute the development plan and to monitor progress toward these goals.
Lead the fundraising team's creation of a strategic vision for advancing our deep commitment to anti-racism.
Manage, develop, and retain a growing team of 40+ development professionals and actively cultivate a culture of collaboration, openness, trust, equity, inclusion, and support within the department, and in its work with other departments.
Lead the building, implementation, and adoption of systems and practices that support intra- and inter-departmental collaboration, integration, communication, and relationship building. Across functions, programs and campaigns, promote a fundraising culture of trust, support, resource sharing, and transparency.
Prepare yearly and mid-year budgets in collaboration with the Development department leadership team and Finance department, sign invoices and contracts for the department, monitor revenue and expense budgets.
Fundraising Strategy and Implementation
Plan and direct a comprehensive, complex fundraising operation that includes maintaining and growing annual revenues of $100M+ from membership, mid-level donors, major donor principal giving, planned giving, foundations and other institutional funders.
Lead the department’s focus on expanding the racial diversity of the donor and activist base at all levels, and ensure fundraising strategies foster inclusion of donors and activists of color.
Own, manage, and grow a select portfolio of principal gift individual donors, institutional funders, and prospects.
Develop a vision and practices that increase integration and coordination of fundraising across the CVM, which is our network of 30+ state affiliates.
In coordination with NRDC Action Votes & NRDC Action Fund PAC, ensure that GiveGreen, a multi-million dollar candidate fundraising program, is staffed, resourced, and set up to succeed.
In collaboration with the Executive Team, Communications Department, and other senior development staff, create unified and inclusive messages and marketing frames to motivate and inspire individual and institutional donors and prospects at all levels to support LCV and LCVEF’s missions.
Coordinate with operations and campaigns teams to boost the use of data to inform goals and priorities. Work with the development team on short-and long-term revenue forecasting for membership, mid-level and major donor (individual and institutional) programs.
Executive Team Leadership and Organization-wide Goals
Instill a culture of philanthropy throughout LCV.
In collaboration with the Board of Directors and other senior leaders of the organization, help to develop and execute the overarching organizational direction, goals and strategies.
Cultivate strong relationships with the Boards of Directors to drive deeper engagement in stewardship and the fundraising process. Collaborate on recruitment of new Board members with an eye towards creating more age, race, and gender diversity.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: Required - Minimum of 15 years experience leading a robust and complex fundraising operation, with direct experience and knowledge of the full spectrum of development, including planned giving, gift solicitations, institutional fundraising, stewardship, digital and membership, as well as significant staff management. Experience utilizing analytics, data segmentation and reporting to leverage and maximize growth, including retention, upgrade and lapsed strategies. Senior leadership experience and track record of working across multiple program areas and legal entities. Preferred - Electoral campaign experience. Familiarity with grants management and tracking across a large and growing organization. Experience in securing support for 501 (c)(3), 501(c)(4), PAC, and Super PAC contributions. Experience with operationalizing equity and developing equity and justice rooted fundraising strategies. Experience working in and raising money in organizations with an affiliated network structure.
Skills: Deep commitment to the organization's mission and values. High level of cultural competence and ability to lead on issues of racial justice and equity. Proven track record leading a diverse and large team -- including deep experience overseeing staff, hiring, nurturing and developing talent. Proven track record utilizing innovative strategies to maximize fundraising efforts. Proven ability to personally cultivate, solicit, and steward individual and foundation donors at five to seven figure levels. Demonstrated strength in prospect discovery and in building effective strategies to compel new major donor investments. Experience integrating giving programs at various levels to cultivate greater donor commitments. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with various constituencies, including the Board of Directors and various Board committees, other department heads, program directors, staff, and donors. Strong track record of developing and building out effective fundraising infrastructure, including operational systems and processes for fundraising team, financial management, administration, grant and contract management, CRM work, and membership/development administration. Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to work in a dynamic, high-pressure, and reactive environment. Ability to be decisive while balancing input against deadlines. Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines while handling multiple projects. Understanding of power, racial, sexual, economic, and gender inequities and their intersection with climate justice. Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with different personalities and balance sometimes competing internal constituencies. Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives and create a results driven culture. Articulate and persuasive communicator in both the spoken and written word; must be adept at crafting case materials and making presentations to a variety of audiences.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the US and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with Board members/major donors/foundations and must be able to exchange accurate information. Ability to travel regularly and frequently (up to 2-3 times/month post-pandemic) for meetings, training, affiliate engagement as well as internal staff meetings and LCV events. The preference is for the position to be based in Washington DC but other locations will be considered. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note that most LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, through February 28, 2022.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “SVP of Development” in the subject line by February 21, 2022. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
Jan 02, 2022
Full time
Title : Senior Vice President (SVP) of Development
Department: Development
Status : Exempt
Reports To : President
Positions Reporting To This Position : VP of Development Partnerships, VP of GiveGreen, VP of Membership & Direct Response Fundraising, VP of Membership & Development Operations, VP of Marketing and Engagement, Special Assistant to Development
Location: Washington DC preferred. Other locations considered .
Union Position: No
Job Classification Level: M-V
Salary Range (depending on experience) : $140,000-$250,000
General Description :
The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) believes our Earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We work to elect climate and democracy champions, and hold elected officials accountable to deliver on the ambitious change the public wants and science demands. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, with highly effective and impactful grassroots and community organizing programs across the country. Core to all of this work is our commitment to advance racial justice and equity.
At LCV, we approach our work through our organizational values -- accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability -- and we are seeking a leader who will help us maintain and expand our fundraising efforts with a deep commitment to these values.
The SVP of Development is a key leadership position that reports to the President, works closely with the Board of Directors and serves on the Executive Team. The SVP of Development will have the exciting opportunity to lead the largest department at LCV in raising over $100 Million+ annually through a combination of membership, major gifts, institutional giving, and special events fundraising.
The SVP is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of our fundraising efforts, ensuring that we set ambitious yet achievable goals by providing leadership, vision, and evaluation of the Development department's performance, as well as managing relationships with some of our most important donors. The SVP will lead a skilled and growing team of over 40 development professionals in achieving the organization’s revenue goals, increasing income, and engaging more individuals and institutions in the work and values of LCV (501c4) and related entities, including LCV Education Fund (501c3), LCV Victory Fund (SuperPAC), LCV Action Fund (PAC), GiveGreen (Candidate fundraising), and the broader network of 30 state affiliates collectively called the Conservation Voter Movement (CVM).
The ideal candidate will bring a strong track record of overseeing sizable fundraising departments with varied and complex revenue streams, be a creative and thoughtful leader with demonstrated skills as a strong manager of people and systems, and have the ability to plan for and respond to growth. The SVP will need to have a deep commitment to protecting the environment and democracy and a dedication to centering racial justice and equity in all aspects of their work.
Responsibilities :
Development Department Management
Set and drive a clear vision for the Development department that advances organization-wide strategies, goals, and change processes.
Provide leadership, strategic direction, oversight, and the efficient coordination for the development team to execute the development plan and to monitor progress toward these goals.
Lead the fundraising team's creation of a strategic vision for advancing our deep commitment to anti-racism.
Manage, develop, and retain a growing team of 40+ development professionals and actively cultivate a culture of collaboration, openness, trust, equity, inclusion, and support within the department, and in its work with other departments.
Lead the building, implementation, and adoption of systems and practices that support intra- and inter-departmental collaboration, integration, communication, and relationship building. Across functions, programs and campaigns, promote a fundraising culture of trust, support, resource sharing, and transparency.
Prepare yearly and mid-year budgets in collaboration with the Development department leadership team and Finance department, sign invoices and contracts for the department, monitor revenue and expense budgets.
Fundraising Strategy and Implementation
Plan and direct a comprehensive, complex fundraising operation that includes maintaining and growing annual revenues of $100M+ from membership, mid-level donors, major donor principal giving, planned giving, foundations and other institutional funders.
Lead the department’s focus on expanding the racial diversity of the donor and activist base at all levels, and ensure fundraising strategies foster inclusion of donors and activists of color.
Own, manage, and grow a select portfolio of principal gift individual donors, institutional funders, and prospects.
Develop a vision and practices that increase integration and coordination of fundraising across the CVM, which is our network of 30+ state affiliates.
In coordination with NRDC Action Votes & NRDC Action Fund PAC, ensure that GiveGreen, a multi-million dollar candidate fundraising program, is staffed, resourced, and set up to succeed.
In collaboration with the Executive Team, Communications Department, and other senior development staff, create unified and inclusive messages and marketing frames to motivate and inspire individual and institutional donors and prospects at all levels to support LCV and LCVEF’s missions.
Coordinate with operations and campaigns teams to boost the use of data to inform goals and priorities. Work with the development team on short-and long-term revenue forecasting for membership, mid-level and major donor (individual and institutional) programs.
Executive Team Leadership and Organization-wide Goals
Instill a culture of philanthropy throughout LCV.
In collaboration with the Board of Directors and other senior leaders of the organization, help to develop and execute the overarching organizational direction, goals and strategies.
Cultivate strong relationships with the Boards of Directors to drive deeper engagement in stewardship and the fundraising process. Collaborate on recruitment of new Board members with an eye towards creating more age, race, and gender diversity.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: Required - Minimum of 15 years experience leading a robust and complex fundraising operation, with direct experience and knowledge of the full spectrum of development, including planned giving, gift solicitations, institutional fundraising, stewardship, digital and membership, as well as significant staff management. Experience utilizing analytics, data segmentation and reporting to leverage and maximize growth, including retention, upgrade and lapsed strategies. Senior leadership experience and track record of working across multiple program areas and legal entities. Preferred - Electoral campaign experience. Familiarity with grants management and tracking across a large and growing organization. Experience in securing support for 501 (c)(3), 501(c)(4), PAC, and Super PAC contributions. Experience with operationalizing equity and developing equity and justice rooted fundraising strategies. Experience working in and raising money in organizations with an affiliated network structure.
Skills: Deep commitment to the organization's mission and values. High level of cultural competence and ability to lead on issues of racial justice and equity. Proven track record leading a diverse and large team -- including deep experience overseeing staff, hiring, nurturing and developing talent. Proven track record utilizing innovative strategies to maximize fundraising efforts. Proven ability to personally cultivate, solicit, and steward individual and foundation donors at five to seven figure levels. Demonstrated strength in prospect discovery and in building effective strategies to compel new major donor investments. Experience integrating giving programs at various levels to cultivate greater donor commitments. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with various constituencies, including the Board of Directors and various Board committees, other department heads, program directors, staff, and donors. Strong track record of developing and building out effective fundraising infrastructure, including operational systems and processes for fundraising team, financial management, administration, grant and contract management, CRM work, and membership/development administration. Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to work in a dynamic, high-pressure, and reactive environment. Ability to be decisive while balancing input against deadlines. Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines while handling multiple projects. Understanding of power, racial, sexual, economic, and gender inequities and their intersection with climate justice. Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with different personalities and balance sometimes competing internal constituencies. Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives and create a results driven culture. Articulate and persuasive communicator in both the spoken and written word; must be adept at crafting case materials and making presentations to a variety of audiences.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the US and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with Board members/major donors/foundations and must be able to exchange accurate information. Ability to travel regularly and frequently (up to 2-3 times/month post-pandemic) for meetings, training, affiliate engagement as well as internal staff meetings and LCV events. The preference is for the position to be based in Washington DC but other locations will be considered. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note that most LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, through February 28, 2022.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “SVP of Development” in the subject line by February 21, 2022. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
Director, Digital Engagement and Audience Retention
Reports to: Vice President, Digital Strategy
Staff reporting to this position: Associate Director, Email Marketing
Department: Digital Strategy
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
American Progress seeks a highly motivated Director of Digital Engagement and Audience Retention to effectively engage strategic audiences—including policymakers, advocates, experts, and more—to support distribution, marketing, and fundraising in advancing the organization’s mission. The ideal Director would offer a combination of creative, technology, and marketing experience along with proven success leading projects within policy-oriented organizations.
The Director will also serve as chief subject matter expert on email marketing strategy and execution and will work ongoing with counterparts who offer expertise in social media, audience acquisition, digital fundraising, data strategy, and more. As part of the larger Digital Strategy team, this position will collaborate extensively with diverse communications, editorial, strategy, and policy teams to continually improve audience retention across digital channels including websites, email, and social media and contribute to digital strategy efforts across silos.
The ideal candidate for this position values the camaraderie that comes with being a part of a progressively minded and socially conscious organization such as American Progress.
American Progress is an independent, nonpartisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas as well as strong leadership and concerted action. The organization’s aim is to change not just the conversation but also the country. The Digital Strategy team at American Progress is responsible for developing and operationalizing strategies to reach and engage the organization’s target audiences through digital channels such as web, social media, and online marketing. The team works closely with an extensive roster of highly respected resident thought leaders, policy professionals, and various functional groups in the organization in order to formulate and implement effective digital content strategies to connect with our audiences.
Responsibilities
Manage a busy cross-team email calendar of newsletters, event invitations, fundraising, advocacy emails, and more. This includes balancing the priorities of multiple stakeholders without oversaturating email lists; assigning and overseeing production work, as well as participating in production as needed; and overseeing content creation and editing work as needed.
Coordinate email content distribution across CAP, from our weekly flagship newsletter to issue-specific newsletters and event invitations to fundraising appeals and action alerts. This includes supervising email producers on the digital team (including one or two direct reports) as well as training staff across the organization in creating content and maintaining high-quality audience segmentation and production processes.
Work with teams and stakeholders to identify communications and strategic goals—including projections—and to measure progress against them to tune strategies and outputs.
Work with content strategy team colleagues and other stakeholders to define, drive, and maintain digital content strategy across the organization and all channels, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and mission.
Stay up to date on email marketing and digital engagement best practices and make changes to vehicles, practices, training, and processes accordingly.
Consult ongoing with the Events team concerning best practices and opportunities in event marketing and distribution in concert with colleagues from adjacent areas of expertise (e.g., social media, content strategy, acquisition, advocacy) within the Digital Strategy team and across the organization.
Regularly report out on digital engagement and audience retention stats, in collaboration with the analytics team and others, at the organizational level as well as at the policy and functional team level.
Recruit, hire, onboard, and supervise the staff needed to support the team’s goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience in digital/email marketing, including at least two years of supervisory experience
Broad understanding of digital engagement strategies with specific expertise in email marketing principles
Strong project management experience and proven ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities.
Expert-level experience using marcom technology platforms such as Engaging Networks, Convio, or Salsa
Expert-level experience with data hygiene practices, retention measurement, and email engagement analytics
High proficiency with HTML, image editing, and writing for marketing
Broad range of experience working with multiple CRMs, CMSs, and analytics packages.
Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills.
Strong organizational, leadership and decision-making abilities, including goals and projection setting, and a proven ability to navigate ambiguity and change.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
A passion for progressive policy with an entrepreneurial mindset, including a focus on possibilities instead of obstacles.
American Progress offers full and competitive benefit packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Apr 02, 2021
Full time
Director, Digital Engagement and Audience Retention
Reports to: Vice President, Digital Strategy
Staff reporting to this position: Associate Director, Email Marketing
Department: Digital Strategy
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
American Progress seeks a highly motivated Director of Digital Engagement and Audience Retention to effectively engage strategic audiences—including policymakers, advocates, experts, and more—to support distribution, marketing, and fundraising in advancing the organization’s mission. The ideal Director would offer a combination of creative, technology, and marketing experience along with proven success leading projects within policy-oriented organizations.
The Director will also serve as chief subject matter expert on email marketing strategy and execution and will work ongoing with counterparts who offer expertise in social media, audience acquisition, digital fundraising, data strategy, and more. As part of the larger Digital Strategy team, this position will collaborate extensively with diverse communications, editorial, strategy, and policy teams to continually improve audience retention across digital channels including websites, email, and social media and contribute to digital strategy efforts across silos.
The ideal candidate for this position values the camaraderie that comes with being a part of a progressively minded and socially conscious organization such as American Progress.
American Progress is an independent, nonpartisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas as well as strong leadership and concerted action. The organization’s aim is to change not just the conversation but also the country. The Digital Strategy team at American Progress is responsible for developing and operationalizing strategies to reach and engage the organization’s target audiences through digital channels such as web, social media, and online marketing. The team works closely with an extensive roster of highly respected resident thought leaders, policy professionals, and various functional groups in the organization in order to formulate and implement effective digital content strategies to connect with our audiences.
Responsibilities
Manage a busy cross-team email calendar of newsletters, event invitations, fundraising, advocacy emails, and more. This includes balancing the priorities of multiple stakeholders without oversaturating email lists; assigning and overseeing production work, as well as participating in production as needed; and overseeing content creation and editing work as needed.
Coordinate email content distribution across CAP, from our weekly flagship newsletter to issue-specific newsletters and event invitations to fundraising appeals and action alerts. This includes supervising email producers on the digital team (including one or two direct reports) as well as training staff across the organization in creating content and maintaining high-quality audience segmentation and production processes.
Work with teams and stakeholders to identify communications and strategic goals—including projections—and to measure progress against them to tune strategies and outputs.
Work with content strategy team colleagues and other stakeholders to define, drive, and maintain digital content strategy across the organization and all channels, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and mission.
Stay up to date on email marketing and digital engagement best practices and make changes to vehicles, practices, training, and processes accordingly.
Consult ongoing with the Events team concerning best practices and opportunities in event marketing and distribution in concert with colleagues from adjacent areas of expertise (e.g., social media, content strategy, acquisition, advocacy) within the Digital Strategy team and across the organization.
Regularly report out on digital engagement and audience retention stats, in collaboration with the analytics team and others, at the organizational level as well as at the policy and functional team level.
Recruit, hire, onboard, and supervise the staff needed to support the team’s goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience in digital/email marketing, including at least two years of supervisory experience
Broad understanding of digital engagement strategies with specific expertise in email marketing principles
Strong project management experience and proven ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities.
Expert-level experience using marcom technology platforms such as Engaging Networks, Convio, or Salsa
Expert-level experience with data hygiene practices, retention measurement, and email engagement analytics
High proficiency with HTML, image editing, and writing for marketing
Broad range of experience working with multiple CRMs, CMSs, and analytics packages.
Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills.
Strong organizational, leadership and decision-making abilities, including goals and projection setting, and a proven ability to navigate ambiguity and change.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
A passion for progressive policy with an entrepreneurial mindset, including a focus on possibilities instead of obstacles.
American Progress offers full and competitive benefit packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
National Wildlife Federation
Preferably in Montana or Colorado
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 53 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
To advance our mission, we are seeking a full-time Sporting Communications Coordinator to join our team, preferably in Montana or Colorado. (Due to COVID-19 all employees are working remotely until we make return to work decisions). Your primary role will be to develop a robust communications program that can cultivate, engage, and mobilize hunters and anglers in the National Wildlife Federation’s conservation mission.
In this role you will:
Develop and Implement a Sporting Communications Strategy :
Work with Director of Sporting Advocacy and Artemis program manager to build and implement a sporting communication strategy for NWF
Work with Director of Sporting Advocacy and Artemis program manager to develop and manage all aspects of the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors brand’s external communications across multiple media, including print, broadcast, and social media
Strengthen the National Wildlife Federation’s brand presence in the sporting community through entrepreneurial engagement with the outdoor industry, media, and partner organizations
Work with Director of Sporting Advocacy and Artemis program manager to develop and implement strategies to increase National Wildlife Federation Outdoors’ social media presence
Assist sporting staff with communication strategies for sporting conservation issues; including primary communications responsibility for the Lead-Free Landscapes campaign
Engage National Wildlife Federation in the effort to diversify and grow participation in hunting and fishing through recruitment, retention, and reactivation communication activities
Develop and implement a process for tracking the impact of communications strategies
Cultivate and Maintain Outdoor Media Relations:
Cultivate and sustain relationships with members of the outdoor media, including through active involvement in outdoor media associations and regular communications with outdoor media members
Inform media about National Wildlife Federation issues relevant to hunters and anglers through press releases, statements, advisories, and presentations
Promote National Wildlife Federation’s expertise on conservation issues to the media
Secure earned media by pitching stories, op-eds, and editorials
Manage all sporting media contacts, respond to media requests, and track media exposure
Produce National Wildlife Federation Content for Sporting Audiences:
Write and/or procure weekly blogs for the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors website
Produce and/or procure regular video content for National Wildlife Federation Outdoors
Build and maintain National Wildlife Federation Outdoors media contact list
Produce regular updates and action alerts for the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors contact list
Build monthly Outdoors newsletter
Procure, produce and submit sporting-related articles for National Wildlife magazine
Produce and/or solicit from sporting staff articles and blogs for affiliate publications when appropriate
Write articles for external sporting publications advancing National Wildlife Federation’s brand, mission, and issues to sporting audiences.
Design and Manage Web and Digital Platforms:
Maintain the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors website and social media platforms
Curate content and grow engagement for National Wildlife Federation Outdoors website, social media platforms, and podcast.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in public policy, communications, conservation, or related field
At least three years of experience in a Communications or related position, with demonstrated skill in both print and visual communications, social media management, generation of earned media, and website content creation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with sporting audiences
Strong organizational and project-management skills
Skilled copy editor with a strong eye for detail;
Proficiency with PC-based software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign;
Creativity, flexibility, and ability to handle multiple tasks at once and meet deadlines;
Self-starter, independent thinker, creative problem solver, and team player.
Preferred Qualifications:
Authentic experience in hunting and fishing
Audio/video content creation and editing skills
Existing relationships with partner conservation organizations and outdoor media
Experience working with non-profit, mission-driven organizations; experience in conservation advocacy
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The salary range for this position is currently $45,000 - $50,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere. Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, open wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year. In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244.
The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, and if you have 75% of the qualifications listed we encourage you to apply. Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translates directly to our openings. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
Jan 26, 2021
Full time
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 53 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
To advance our mission, we are seeking a full-time Sporting Communications Coordinator to join our team, preferably in Montana or Colorado. (Due to COVID-19 all employees are working remotely until we make return to work decisions). Your primary role will be to develop a robust communications program that can cultivate, engage, and mobilize hunters and anglers in the National Wildlife Federation’s conservation mission.
In this role you will:
Develop and Implement a Sporting Communications Strategy :
Work with Director of Sporting Advocacy and Artemis program manager to build and implement a sporting communication strategy for NWF
Work with Director of Sporting Advocacy and Artemis program manager to develop and manage all aspects of the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors brand’s external communications across multiple media, including print, broadcast, and social media
Strengthen the National Wildlife Federation’s brand presence in the sporting community through entrepreneurial engagement with the outdoor industry, media, and partner organizations
Work with Director of Sporting Advocacy and Artemis program manager to develop and implement strategies to increase National Wildlife Federation Outdoors’ social media presence
Assist sporting staff with communication strategies for sporting conservation issues; including primary communications responsibility for the Lead-Free Landscapes campaign
Engage National Wildlife Federation in the effort to diversify and grow participation in hunting and fishing through recruitment, retention, and reactivation communication activities
Develop and implement a process for tracking the impact of communications strategies
Cultivate and Maintain Outdoor Media Relations:
Cultivate and sustain relationships with members of the outdoor media, including through active involvement in outdoor media associations and regular communications with outdoor media members
Inform media about National Wildlife Federation issues relevant to hunters and anglers through press releases, statements, advisories, and presentations
Promote National Wildlife Federation’s expertise on conservation issues to the media
Secure earned media by pitching stories, op-eds, and editorials
Manage all sporting media contacts, respond to media requests, and track media exposure
Produce National Wildlife Federation Content for Sporting Audiences:
Write and/or procure weekly blogs for the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors website
Produce and/or procure regular video content for National Wildlife Federation Outdoors
Build and maintain National Wildlife Federation Outdoors media contact list
Produce regular updates and action alerts for the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors contact list
Build monthly Outdoors newsletter
Procure, produce and submit sporting-related articles for National Wildlife magazine
Produce and/or solicit from sporting staff articles and blogs for affiliate publications when appropriate
Write articles for external sporting publications advancing National Wildlife Federation’s brand, mission, and issues to sporting audiences.
Design and Manage Web and Digital Platforms:
Maintain the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors website and social media platforms
Curate content and grow engagement for National Wildlife Federation Outdoors website, social media platforms, and podcast.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in public policy, communications, conservation, or related field
At least three years of experience in a Communications or related position, with demonstrated skill in both print and visual communications, social media management, generation of earned media, and website content creation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with sporting audiences
Strong organizational and project-management skills
Skilled copy editor with a strong eye for detail;
Proficiency with PC-based software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign;
Creativity, flexibility, and ability to handle multiple tasks at once and meet deadlines;
Self-starter, independent thinker, creative problem solver, and team player.
Preferred Qualifications:
Authentic experience in hunting and fishing
Audio/video content creation and editing skills
Existing relationships with partner conservation organizations and outdoor media
Experience working with non-profit, mission-driven organizations; experience in conservation advocacy
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The salary range for this position is currently $45,000 - $50,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere. Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, open wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year. In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244.
The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, and if you have 75% of the qualifications listed we encourage you to apply. Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translates directly to our openings. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.