Marketing Manager

Work with the vice president for advancement, president & CEO, Marketing Committee and other Foundation leaders to devise and implement a strategic marketing plan aimed at: 1) helping the Foundation achieve its asset development, grantmaking and community leadership objectives; 2) increasing the Foundation’s visibility among key target markets; 3) educating said target markets about the Foundation’s mission and services; and 4) keeping existing stakeholders engaged in the Foundation’s mission.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, creative and self-motivated and possess a demonstrated track record of success in cause-related marketing, writing, copy-editing, effectively communicating to multiple market segments, graphic design, web-based content management systems, social media, and video editing, along with a genuine interest in helping raise the quality of life for the residents of DuPage County.

Marketing & Communications:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic marketing plan and budget along with metrics for measuring success. The plan will focus on strategies and tactics aimed at promoting the Foundation’s activities and services among a variety of key target markets including current and prospective donors, professional advisors and area not-for-profit organizations. 
• Design, author and keep current all electronic and print media to be disseminated to Foundation constituents. 
• Support Foundation initiatives by drafting electronic and print media and serving as a resource/liaison for Foundation consultants and vendors as requested. 
• Serve as the primary staff liaison for the Foundation’s Marketing Committee and coordinate and staff all of its meetings. 
• Keep informed regarding and educate the Foundation’s staff and key leaders about emerging marketing and communication strategies and technologies.

Public Relations:

• Secure speaking engagements for the Foundation's staff and other key leaders throughout the community and develop presentation content as needed. 
• Identify, pitch and author potential stories to local, national and industry media outlets regarding key Foundation activities and events, developments in philanthropy and noteworthy occurrences or achievements regarding the Foundation's constituents. 
• Author and disseminate media releases. 
• Maintain the Foundation's base of media contacts and cultivate new relationships.

Website and Social Media Management:

• Manage, develop content for and maintain the Foundation's website, Crescendo portal, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube accounts, along with other social media outlets. 
• Create and implement a targeted electronic and social media messaging strategy that drives traffic to the website.

Donor and Constituent Relations:

• Provide marketing and public relations assistance as appropriate to Foundation donor-advisors, agency partners and other stakeholders regarding their various goals, initiatives and activities. 
• Assist in planning and implementing donor-initiated fundraising activities. 
• Recognize volunteers including coordinating various mailings.

Other:

• Work with the Advancement team and Benefit Committee in the planning and execution of the Annual Benefit with a concentration on the event’s digital and print marketing. 
• Support the planning and execution of Foundation activities and events as assigned. 
• Represent the Foundation at various community activities and events as requested. 
• Manage the Foundation’s Marketing Internship program and serve as the interns’ supervisor

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field required. 
• Outstanding communication skills; must excel as a persuasive writer, copy editor and storyteller. 
• Competency in graphic design, web-based content management, social media and video editing. 
• Three - five years of relevant experience with a proven track record of success. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, iMovie, iWork and social media applications. 
• Highly organized, creative and self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills among diverse constituent groups. 
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends. 
• Existing knowledge of the local community and philanthropic landscape a plus.