Director of Marketing and Fund Development

Here’s what we’re looking for in a Director of Marketing and Fund Development:

Causewave has introduced a pivotal new role: the Director of Marketing and Fund Development. This leadership position is central to the organization's next stage of growth, focusing on both internal strategy and external engagement. The Director will be responsible for deepening relationships with local nonprofits, funders, donors, and collaborators while crafting and sharing a compelling narrative about Causewave's community impact. This is an unparalleled opportunity for a leader to have significant impact - strengthening community partnerships, diversifying revenue streams, and significantly elevating the organization’s visibility. The successful candidate will help advance a mission vital to the region. This role is a member of the organization’s leadership team and offers influence and creativity, providing guidance and management across the organization. The Director will directly manage two positions: the Senior Manager, Grants Capacity Building; and the Marketing Coordinator (part-time).

The Director of Marketing and Fund Development should have the experience with and ability to:

• Lead strategy development and implementation for our outreach to nonprofit organizations we seek to serve. Our mission depends upon our ability to work with these organizations and it is imperative they are aware of how we can help.
• Lead the organization’s funding strategy development and implementation.
• Manage team members and inspire high-level contributions from the two direct reports by building trusting supportive relationships.
• Build relationships with local, regional and national funders that help them see Causewave as an essential investment in strengthening organizations, systems and communities.
• Partner with the President & CEO to develop and ensure implementation of strategies that build and maintain key relationships with supporters (donors, sponsors and funders).
• Partner with other team members to develop compelling grant proposals.
• Oversee all marketing and communications activities, including web, social media, email and other channels.
• Partner with the Director of Finance and Administration to monitor revenue development projections vs actuals and adjust plans as needed.
• Partner with program team leaders to understand nonprofit sector needs and internal team capacity and align outreach strategies appropriately.
• Ensure Causewave is always in compliance with all requirements of our grants.
• Contribute to the annual budget development process.
• Engage with the Board of Directors to inform them of our progress; learn from their expertise; and capitalize on their willingness to serve as ambassadors to supporters and nonprofit partners.
• Limited engagement in our program work in marketing, development or other areas of expertise.
• Serving as an example of what it means to live Causewave’s brand, mission and values every day.

Here are some other things to consider when evaluating if this role is right for you:

• Passionate: You should be someone who’s looking to have an impact on our community, but can see how your work inside Causewave helps increase the impact of the whole team. You should have a deep respect for the work of nonprofits of all sizes and mission areas.
• Relationship builder: You enjoy people and value building deep collaborative working relationships, on your own team and in the community. The principles of servant leadership are likely a good description of your philosophy for leading people.
• Communicator: The every day work of Causewave isn’t very everyday - most nonprofits are in direct service work with the community, but we are focused on helping the helpers. You will need to be good at making that case in person, in writing and in print - to nonprofits, funders and supporters.
• Strategist: You know that the best path from point A to point B isn’t always a straight line. That’s a skill that helps you develop approaches that lead to goals being achieved.
• Organized: You will have to balance long-term goals and short-term priorities and so will need to be great at planning, prioritization, process and: Getting. Stuff. Done.

Preferred experience:


• Minimum 10 years of professional experience required, including marketing and fund development responsibilities. Staff management experience preferred.
• Meaningful work in or for the nonprofit sector, preferably as a professional, but as a volunteer would be cool, too
• Strong financial and business acumen
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in marketing, business, communications or related field (or equivalent experience)

We’re committed to diversity. Causewave recognizes the importance of a culture that embraces diversity and appreciates and values individual differences. We are actively working to: increase the diversity of our staff, board and vendors; create an inclusive, respectful and equitable environment; serve our diverse customers with culturally sensitive programs and services; and continually improve Causewave’s policies and practices through learning and leadership. We’re eager for new team members to bring their unique experiences and perspectives to the table to improve our work, inside & out.

Our vision for the future. Causewave Community Partners’ long-term vision is this: ours will be a community known for addressing big challenges through collaboration, and our organization will be one of the primary justifications for that reputation. We’ll be a magnet for passionate people looking to do good and the place where ideas, causes and organizations come to build momentum around their mission.

DON’T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

We still encourage you to apply! Studies show that women, non-binary applicants, and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. However, at Causewave, our diverse backgrounds, perspectives, identities, and talents help us thrive.

Are you our next team member? Application info:

We're excited for the future and the addition of another amazing team member to help us fulfill our vision. If you’re excited too, apply at: info@causewave.org.

Submissions must include a resume AND either a cover letter or video submission (1-minute max).

The range for this position is $72,000-$78,000 per year. Actual offers will be commensurate with experience, within this range.

• Competitive pay and benefits package, including 100% coverage of single health and dental insurance
• Flexible work environment
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and 16 holidays per year (includes 2 floating holidays)
• Flexible employer contributions after one calendar year of employment for retirement, student loan repayment or other needs
• Awesome colleagues and a culture where everyone’s ideas matter
• Exciting, meaningful work: You’ll have a front row seat to our region’s changemakers and know every day that you’re making a difference!