Jobs

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the conceptualization, development, and production of all print, digital, email, web and social (media) marketing copy and collateral materials
• Manage and edit content development, publication, and distribution of Foundation Forecast newsletter
• Collaborate and contribute to bi-monthly “Foundation News” articles for EL&F magazine
• Create and send email and newsletter messaging to promote research, events, publication releases, and fundraising efforts
• Coordinate with outside PR firm to draft press releases and further promote research publications with media outlets
• Develop and expand the Foundation’s social media engagement strategies
• Work with the Executive Director to design collateral materials for fundraising and targeted education campaigns to include collaborating with external vendors such as graphic designers and printer as needed
• Maintain fundraising records and contribution information in database
• Serve as staff liaison to National Development Committee; work with committee chair to plan productive meetings; and organize volunteer outreach program
• Manage donor recognition and benefits; assist Foundation contributors with questions.
• Run and manage web analytics to measure effectiveness of all marketing campaigns
• Collaborate with other staff to create useful data reports for analyzing campaign successes
• Manage and interpret data for resource downloads, website visits, and other touchpoints with donors, prospective donors, industry audience and academic community and adjust operating procedures based on meaningful trends
• Create, write, and edit all marketing copy for tone, voice, brand, and accuracy
• Film and edit Foundation Forecast videos
• Edit and proofread research reports for tone, voice, and accuracy
• Write and post marketing material to the Foundation website, and oversee the website for freshness of material and adherence to brand
• Partner with Director of Programs for Foundation presence at ELFA annual convention including promotional materials, donor recognition, and exhibit booth.

Position Specifications:

Essential Use of Following Tools

• Computer (Excellent knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe Creative Cloud, and PowerPoint applications)
• Content Management Software; WordPress highly desirable
• Knowledge of social media platforms
• Familiarity with Tailored Mail, Survey Monkey, and ClearVantage AMS a plus

Essential Training/Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing and communications or fundraising

Essential Skills/Knowledge

• Demonstrated strong writing and marketing knowledge; outstanding editing skills a must
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Successful track record in project management

• Experience fundraising and writing marketing campaigns.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment while maintaining high professional standards
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, and principles of Graphic Design desired
• Knowledge or familiarity of HTML a plus
• Focus on improving the client/customer experience

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with minimal supervision
• Strong team member and team builder who is comfortable working both collaboratively and independently
• Creative problem solver, strategic thinker who does not shy away from problems/obstacles as they arise