Program Officer, Learning & Impact

Hybrid (New York, NY)

Surdna Foundation

Date Posted: 6/04/2026

About Surdna Foundation

The Surdna Foundation was founded by John E. Andrus in 1917, and its mission is to advance social and racial justice in U.S. communities. The foundation has assets of more than $1 billion, an annual grantmaking budget of over $53 million, and a staff of 24. It is governed by a Board of Directors that includes fifth-generation members of the Andrus family, as well as community members. Surdna pursues its mission by providing grants in the areas of arts and culture, environmental justice, economic inclusion, and youth justice, as well as through its communications, internal operations, and investment practices. In addition, Surdna seeks to achieve three foundation-wide racial equity outcomes: wealth creation, democratic participation, and accountability of institutions. 

The foundation strives to exemplify its core values—justice, equity, inclusion, respect, and humility—in every aspect of its work. Surdna’s staff contribute to an organizational culture of collaboration, curiosity, and bold thinking.

Surdna is a hybrid workplace where 2-3 days per week are spent together collaboratively with other foundation staff and partners.

Learn more about the Surdna Foundation at https://surdna.org/.

The Opportunity

The Learning & Impact Officer is a strategic leader who will help guide learning initiatives and strengthen Surdna’s organizational capacity to learn from our grantmaking, apply lessons to improve effectiveness, and share our experiences to inform the field. This role sits within our Communications & Engagement team—a deliberate placement that reflects our commitment to cross-functional collaboration, synthesis, sense-making, storytelling, and dissemination. Learning is only valuable when it is shared.

The Learning & Impact Officer reports to the VP, Communications & Engagement and works closely with program, grants operations, impact investing, finance and administration teams, grantee partners, and external consultants to ensure that learning informs our decision-making internally and contributes knowledge to grantees and the broader field.

Core Responsibilities

The Learning & Impact Officer will be a thought partner, synthesizer, and storyteller. We are looking for someone who can hold the complexity of a multi-program foundation while helping staff and board find the questions, patterns, and insights that sharpen strategy, strengthen relationships with grantees, align learning with the foundation’s priorities, and advance Surdna’s mission.

This role supports the foundation’s ongoing learning through analysis, evaluation, storytelling, and the delivery of actionable opportunities to strengthen Surdna’s culture of learning. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the equitable evaluation and emergent learning frameworks to drive learning, enhance strategic clarity, and track effectiveness over time.

Learning, Synthesis, and Storytelling (70%)

• Strengthen organizational capacity for learning, grounded in Surdna's commitments to racial justice, trust-based philanthropy, accountability, and rigorous learning from successes and failures

• Identify and synthesize key trends, stories, and insights across programs, grants operations, and impact investing, and make that synthesis actionable

• Illustrate Surdna’s impact with compelling data and stories, using qualitative and quantitative information to capture the foundation’s learning and impact

• Partner with grants management, grantmaking, and impact investing teams to collect, maintain, and analyze data, metrics, and indicators that are low-burden and high-value for grantees, partners, staff, and board

• Support strategy reviews for continuous learning and adaptation, including programmatic strategy reviews and annual i4 (intent, implementation, influence, and impact) assessments, with data analysis and synthesis

• Connect internal learning to external contexts, including field-wide trends, emerging research, and the political and economic environment

• Create high-quality data visualizations, summative reports, and other presentation materials for internal and external learning

• Stay abreast of trends and practices in the philanthropic sector and racial justice field.

Project Management & Dissemination (30%)

• Collaborate with the communications and grantmaking teams to ensure learning is shared — with staff, board, grantees, and the field — through a range of formats and channels

• Lead projects and consultants on assigned projects related to learning

• Develop, support, and maintain internal structures and systems for cross-program sharing; and develop specific tools that anchor a culture of learning, both institution-wide and within each program.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a collaborative, flexible, and continuous learner who is committed to advancing the Surdna Foundation's social justice and racial equity mission. The ideal candidate understands learning as a partnership rather than oversight and brings:

• Superb qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, with the ability to surface the human stories behind the data and translate both into insights that inform strategy and strengthen accountability.

• Curiosity and humility, with a knack for spotting patterns, working with unstructured or incomplete data, and holding complexity in a social and racial justice context where "impact" is often achieved over a long horizon.

• Relational intelligence to build trust across the foundation and with grantees to co-create learning strategies.

• Synthesizing and facilitation instincts that create the conditions to develop a culture of learning, sense-making, and continuous improvement.

• Sector literacy grounded in knowledge of the best practices and tensions around learning and evaluation, grantee burden, and trust-based practices.

In addition, strong candidates will offer:

• At least 8-10 years of experience in strategic learning, evaluation, data journalism, or knowledge management in a philanthropic, nonprofit, or social sector context.

• Demonstrated experience co-designing learning strategies that align with systems change and social justice across diverse teams and functions.

• Strong ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize data, surfacing patterns and insights across a complex portfolio and communicating them clearly to diverse audiences.

• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to inform and inspire audiences through compelling data visualizations, stories, patterns, and lessons learned.

• Capacity to effectively use research—and support evaluations led by consultants—for learning and strategy development.

• A collaborative, self-directed, and resourceful working style, equally comfortable leading a strategy conversation and building a spreadsheet.

• Experience with Fluxx, Tableau, and data visualization a strong plus.

• Comfort navigating ambiguity, balancing rigor with adaptability, and modeling curiosity.

• A commitment to ethical standards, transparency, and accountability.

• Ability to take the work seriously, but not themselves.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you will know your work is succeeding when grantees experience Surdna's reporting and metrics as useful for their own work, when program teams can adapt strategies based on what they're learning from the field, and when staff and board engage in substantive learning conversations that explore challenges and emergent opportunities to advance our mission. You will help make learning a part of Surdna’s culture that advances racial justice and strengthens the foundation’s and partners’ effectiveness and accountability.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for the Program Officer, Learning & Impact is $125,000 - $137,500, commensurate with experience.

This position is a full-time position, and Surdna offers a leading and holistic total compensation package that includes salary and benefits. All full-time staff are eligible for Surdna’s generous benefits package including:

• 100% employer-funded medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and long- and short-term disability from the first day of employment for individuals and dependents

• Through Maven Clinic, Surdna provides up to $100,000 lifetime coverage for family-building and reproductive health, including fertility treatments, adoption, and surrogacy

• Retirement plan with an overall employer contribution of 12% per annum of gross salary, regardless of employee contribution

• Flexible time off policy that empowers staff to take time as needed for rest, self-care, and personal responsibilities

• 8 wellness days per year

• 12 paid holidays, including select extended holiday breaks with foundation-wide closure to encourage restorative time-off

• All employees receive a foundation-issued cell phone

• Home office equipment allowance

• Employer-funded transit contribution of $140/month

• Access to professional development opportunities (capacity and financial support) and tuition reimbursement

• Fully paid parent leave (maternal and paternal) during the new child’s first year (born into the family or adopted)

• Financial relocation support

• To encourage community giving, Surdna matches employee charitable contributions at a 5:1 ratio, with a minimum $100 donation eligible for matching

Contact 

DSG | Koya has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Sarah Avendaño. Submit a compelling cover letter and resume by filling out our Talent Profile. All inquiries are strictly confidential.

DSG | Koya is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual living with a disability and need assistance expressing interest online, please email NonprofitSearchOps@divsearch.com. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The Surdna Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status, or sexual orientation.

About DSG | Koya

DSG | Koya, a DSG Global company, is the nation’s premier search firm dedicated to mission-driven leadership. Since its founding in 2004, DSG | Koya has had an exclusive focus on mission-driven clients and was founded on the belief that the right leader can transform an organization and have a deep and measurable impact on our world. DSG | Koya works with nonprofits & NGOs, responsible businesses, and social enterprises in local communities and around the world.

DSG Global is consistently recognized by Forbes on its top 10 list of “America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms” and is an industry leader in recruiting transformational leaders for a changing world. The firm is deliberately different in its approach, with best-in-class teams who have decades of experience in cultivating inclusive leaders, understanding the dimensions of diversity, and building equitable teams.

Learn more about DSG | Koya via the firm's website.

Sr. Manager, Communications

Providence, RI

Plan International

Date Posted: 6/04/2026

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

Position description:

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian nonprofit that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of challenges children face. We’re there from birth until adulthood, and we support children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity, while particularly focusing on the experiences of girls. We drive changes in practice and policy at the local, national and global levels using our reach, expertise and knowledge.

With more than 85 years of experience, we work to transform lives in over 80 countries.

Plan International USA is fully committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people from all forms of violence.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Senior Manager, Communications is an experienced communications professional. This role will develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies that advance our mission, engage a variety of donors, and support fundraising initiatives through strategic storytelling and thought leadership. This position will oversee two managers level employees.

Essential functions:

Strategic planning and management

Develop and oversee annual communications calendar aligned with organizational priorities and key moments. Create comprehensive strategies for signature campaigns including International Women's Day, Menstrual Hygiene Day, and International Day of the Girl. Identify opportunities to amplify organizational messaging across channels and audiences on an on-going basis. Monitor and evaluate communication strategies, adjusting approaches based on results and learnings.

Campaign execution includes leading from creative ideation through execution and evaluation while coordinating across multiple teams to gather inputs and align objectives. In addition, manage campaign timelines and deliverables while measuring and reporting on effectiveness, and documenting best practices and lessons learned for future campaigns.

Team leader

This position will oversee two positions. The web content manager and the communications manager. These roles include social media, events, thought leadership, digital content strategies, SEO and A/GEO, and website management.

In addition, this position will work closely with the art director for alignment across all creative. They will represent the senior director of communications in meetings and provide surge support on senior-level work when needed.

Content development and management

Maintain the brand voice and messaging guidelines across all external-facing materials, ensuring consistency and quality. Develop compelling narratives that effectively communicate organizational impact. Write and edit content for various channels and audiences, as needed. This role will be responsible for copy editing materials created by other teams and outside vendors.

Public relations & media relations

Oversee the development of relationship building with media outlets, journalists and influencers to pitch relevant content and attract media attention to Plan’s work. Develop press releases for significant announcements and maintain vendor relationships related to media outreach. Provide guidance on media inquiries and externally represent Plan, as needed.

Cross-functional collaboration and support

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand and meet their communications needs and facilitate cross-team coordination to maximize impact of communications initiatives. In particular, support the major partnerships team with compelling materials for thought leadership, donor engagements and presentations. Collaborate with the principal giving team to create targeted communication materials for major donors. Coordinate with the integrated fundraising team to ensure alignment of themes and messages across all mass market donor audiences and with external vendors.

Skills and competencies:

• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear, compelling messages for diverse audiences.

• Strong strategic planning and execution capabilities.

• Excellent big picture thinker with the ability close pay attention to details.

• Ability to manage a team for positive results.

• Knowledge of AP style grammar rules and strong copy editing skills.

• Self-directed professional capable of managing shifting priorities independently.

• Ability to build relationship, gain trust quickly and be a strategic advisor to colleagues.

Education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of communications experience OR equivalent experience.

• Track record of successfully coordinating campaigns between multiple teams to achieve pre-determined results.

• Prior experience in international development and nonprofits strongly preferred.

Other duties

This job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.

Plan International USA offers a comprehensive total compensation package inclusive of health benefits, paid time off (PTO), sick leave, and retirement plan contributions. We take several factors into account when determining salary offers, including candidate qualifications and experience, and internal equity. The target range for this position is between $100,000 - $110,000 annually.

We hire in the following states: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

Plan follows all laws associated with the EEOC.

Communications Officer

Philadephia, PA

William Penn Foundation

Date Posted: 6/04/2026

Reports to: Chief Communications and External Affairs Officer

Location: In-person, Philadelphia (with some remote flexibility)

Travel: Minimal, approximately 5-10%

FSLA Status: Regular, Full-Time, Exempt

Salary: $120,000-$130,000

The William Penn Foundation, founded by Otto and Phoebe Haas in 1945, is a leading American philanthropy located in Philadelphia with over $3.7 billion in assets and a $155 million annual grant budget. Our approach to grantmaking is focused on one central idea: let’s help make more lives better by connecting more people to more opportunities and more resources. We aim to do this work in the Philadelphia region particularly for groups of people who have often been shut out of opportunity in the past because of disinvestment, discrimination, or systemic inequities.

The Foundation makes grants in five programs, primarily focused in Philadelphia and its surrounding counties:

• Arts and Culture – Increase access to diverse, inclusive arts and culture experiences.

• Children and Families – Expand access to programs and resources that support the healthy development and academic success of young children, ages 0-8.

• Environment and Public Space – Increase access to the benefits of natural areas, public spaces, and community assets while decreasing harmful impacts on the environment.

• Democracy and Civic Initiatives – Expand engagement in democratic processes and collaborative efforts that make the city and region responsive to the needs of residents.

• Workforce Training and Services – Support Philadelphia residents to successfully prepare for, secure, and retain family sustaining employment.

In pursuing our program goals and objectives, we will be guided by the following values:

• Prioritize opportunities for communities that have been most affected by economic inequity, discrimination based on race, gender, or sexual orientation, and other forms of injustice.

• Elevate community voice.

• Value partnership, collaboration, and transparency.

• Minimize and respond to the impacts of climate change.

• Leverage our leadership to advance important citywide and regional initiatives and to respond to changing needs of the city and region.

• Share our learning locally and nationally.

Further information on the principles that define these values is available on the Foundation’s website: https://williampennfoundation.org/funding/understand-our-grantmaking 

Position Summary

The Communications Officer will focus on our Children and Families, Democracy and Civic Initiatives, and Workforce Training and Services grantmaking portfolios. This individual will be responsible for helping with strategy and execution for all communications activities for the those three grantmaking programs. As a Communications Officer, this work will include managing strategy as well as implementation of a communications plan, media relations, planning and execution of convenings, release of new research or evidence, and working with our Senior Digital and Social Media Associate on developing content for the web site and social media, as well as the production of any other digital content, and other activities. This position will also help offer strategic guidance to grantees of the three grantmaking programs on their individual efforts to promote WPF-funded work and will also support the programs’ learning communities. This position will also identify new venues for sharing information about the Foundation’s work and its grantees and will help manage relationships with outside consultants. The Officer will participate in select team activities with the expectation that s/he will become deeply immersed in the grantmaking work. Lastly, the Communications Officer will work with the Chief Communications and External Affairs Officer on developing a strategic plan to support the department’s expanding function around external affairs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic communications plan for the Children and Families, Democracy and Civic Initiatives, and Workforce Training and Services program teams.

• Responsible for shared team updating/production of the Foundation’s web site.

• Responsible for offering strategic communications guidance to grantees, as needed, as they seek to elevate their WPF-funded work.

• Generate story ideas related to Children and Families, Democracy and Civic Initiatives, and Workforce Training and Services projects by meeting with respective Program Director to identify new opportunities for press and securing coverage.

• Conduct interview preparation work – reporter background, search of relevant articles, prep of key messages, and spokesperson prep.

• Identify opportunities for commentaries and op-eds.

• Identify strategic opportunities for WPF to offer comments on topically relevant stories by monitoring relevant national industry news and trends.

• Generate related content for materials including external newsletter.

• Manage and produce social media content for Children and Families, Democracy and Civic Initiatives and Workforce Training and Services programs in cooperation with Senior Digital and Social Media Associate.

• Ensure that new, engaging, and consistent information is posted regularly on the Foundation website and other media outlets.

• Create and maintain Children and Families, Democracy and Civic Initiatives, and Workforce Training and Services contact management system in Salesforce.

• Plan and implement related events and convenings.

• Prepare Children and Families, Democracy and Civic Initiatives, and Workforce Training and Services teams for speaking engagements at conferences, meetings, and convenings.

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Expected Competencies and Qualities

• Excellent writing and editing skills with experience writing for different audiences in various formats.

• Ability to construct a compelling narrative based on a defined set of information.

• Rapid generation of materials for public consumption, including PowerPoint presentations, press releases and brief comments.

• Ability to quickly understand information, synthesize findings, and make recommendations; demonstrated ability to learn and master new issues quickly.

• Demonstrated project and time management skills ensuring all deadlines are met. Able to define project scope, roles, responsibilities and deliverables.

• Excellent organization, prioritization, and judgment. Strong detail orientation and follow-through.

• Track record of strong ownership of work, active self-management, and initiative.

• Adaptable and flexible to changing environments. Able to identify new approaches to support a dynamic organization. 

• Capable and willing to do work at all levels, including thinking and working strategically and performing administrative tasks.

• Demonstrated team-orientation with the ability to collaborate and achieve actionable results with others; build robust and sustainable relationships through strong interpersonal skills. High degree of integrity, poise, humility, diplomacy, and tact.

• Good judgment and ability to make wise decisions based upon available and sometimes limited data.

Education, Training, and Experience

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience is required in communications, 10+ years is preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Communications or Journalism.

• Experience with Children and Families and/or Democracy and Civic Initiatives related organizations and activities preferred, but not required.

• Digital experience including website management, social media strategy and implementation, management of e-blast campaigns, and familiarity with contact management systems such as Salesforce.

• Creative/design experience such as shooting and editing video, audio and photography preferred.

• Strong media relations experience developing story ideas and success generating coverage.

• Experience developing communications strategies and implementing them.

• Experience in setting priorities, long-term project management, coordination and management while working under tight deadlines.

• History of successful work with communications and event-planning agencies and vendors.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, bend, sit, talk, lift, hear, and/or use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (computer, telephone, file cabinets, copier, fax machine and printer) using ordinary ambulatory skills. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds including chairs, tables and other meeting furniture. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Personal computer usage requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment. As stated above, this position will require traveling back and forth daily between the Foundation’s offsite meeting space, which is .3 miles away.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The William Penn Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and considers applications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation. All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply.

Request for Proposals: Research & Evaluation (R&E) Communications Consultant

Remote (Westlake Village, CA)

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

Date Posted: 5/29/2026

Purpose

The Foundation’s initiatives have invested significantly in research and evaluation (R&E) during S25. SLED and the Communications department aligned on the need for a systematic approach to communicating cross-learning—externally to the field and partners and internally across initiatives—including a thematic approach, a phased pilot structure, and clarified roles and processes.

Objectives

1. Deliver a clear, audience-differentiated SLED R&E communications strategy, including goals, audiences, positioning, thematic focus, and channel approach.

2. Define 4–5 cross-cutting themes for SLED to disseminate over the next 12–18 months. Design an implementable operating model with intake-to-publication workflow, governance and approvals, roles and responsibilities, and decision rules for communication.

3. Provide practical tools, such as templates, briefs, and tagging taxonomy guidance, to enable consistent execution and reduce workload for SLED and Communications teams.

4. Establish a 2026 pilot operating approach with 2–3 themes to validate the workflow and refine for scaling beginning in 2027.

Scope of Work

A. Discovery and Alignment

• Review existing materials (e.g., R&E tracker structure, representative R&E products, current learning site structure) and synthesize implications for communications.

• Conduct stakeholder interviews / working discussions with SLED, the Communications department, and initiatives to confirm intent, constraints, and decision-makers.

• Facilitate a working session to answer key design questions (priority audiences, desired audience actions, criteria for what merits external comms, and how internal learning comms fits).

• Document agreed upon assumptions, open questions, and decisions needed to proceed.

B. Strategy Development

SLED

• Develop an audience map (primary/secondary audiences) and articulate intended audience actions (e.g., adopt a practice, share evidence, inform policy, apply learning).

• Define SLED’s R&E communications positioning and narrative frame (what SLED will be known for in evidence/learning dissemination).

• Identify and describe 4–5 cross-cutting themes and how each theme will be communicated (core message, proof points, audiences, best-fit channels).

• Recommend a structure and internal process for a Comms Resource Hub that houses qualitative and quantitative assets—such as statistics, quotes, case studies, and key findings—to support efficient storytelling.

Communications Department

• Recommend channels, digital platforms, media, events, and content formats by audience and objective (with lightweight guidance on cadence and sequencing).

• Translate strategy into a brief “playbook” that staff can use without ongoing consultant support.

C. Workflow, Governance, and Decision Rules

• Develop a thematic pipeline management approach that enables SLED to plan, prioritize, and manage communications across related bodies of work.

• Define intake expectations and lead times (e.g., when and how Learning and Evaluation Officers (LEOs) flag upcoming reports; target lead time such as ~60 days prior to expected report receipt).

• Create decision rules to triage products into comms pathways (e.g., full brief vs short summary vs internal-only vs no comms), including minimum quality/utility thresholds.

• Propose a governance and approvals model (who reviews what, in what order, and turnaround time targets), including cross-initiative coordination where needed.

• Define a recurring cadence for planning and prioritization (e.g., monthly pipeline review) and how decisions will be made.

D. Tools, Templates, and Infrastructure Alignment

• Provide recommendations for a learning site structure that supports thematic navigation and timely publication (not purely archival), including where SLED/Initiative “point of view” content lives.

• Develop a toolkit of templates: Create practical tools—such as content briefs and “so what” synthesis outlines and publication priority checklist. Products to be developed using existing Airtable and other existing Foundation tools.

• Provide recommended taxonomy and tagging guidance: Establish a system for categorizing and tagging R&E products by theme, including CNHF strategic communications framework, which helps organize the tracker and supports the communications pipeline.

• Implement initial taxonomy coding of existing R&E resources

• Define minimum metadata standards for each R&E product to enable triage and reuse (e.g., topic/theme tags, audience, sector, key takeaways, limitations, publishability).

• Identify core metrics for tracking progress toward goal of increased access to and dissemination of research and evaluation products.

E. Pilot Operating Model (Lightweight)

• Support selection of 2–3 pilot themes for 2026 based on what is already available and what is in the pipeline.

• Develop a lightweight editorial approach (key messages, priority audiences, recommended outputs by type, and a realistic cadence) for each pilot theme.

• Run the workflow end-to-end to validate decision rules, timing, and approvals (focus is on process proofing for 1 fully implemented pilot theme).

• Facilitate a retrospective with SLED and the Communications department and refine the strategy playbook and workflow artifacts for scale.

Deliverables

1. Discovery readout: stakeholder synthesis, key decisions, and constraints. SLED R&E communications strategy deck or memo: audiences, objectives, positioning/narrative, thematic framework (4–5 themes), and channel/format recommendations.

2. Theme one-pagers (4–5): for each theme—core message, target audiences, proof points, example assets, and recommended distribution approach.

3. Operating model package: workflow map, governance/approvals model, decision rules, and meeting cadence.

4. RACI and ways-of-working: roles across SLED, the Communications department, and Initiative teams; handoffs and turnaround targets.

5. Templates/toolkit: intake form, content brief template, “so what” synthesis outline,

   review checklist, and post-publication tracking fields.

6. Socialization sessions: facilitation of 3 interactive sessions to familiarize program department staff, including Initiatives, with relevant workflows (e.g., research production to publication) and templates (e.g., intake form, “so what” synthesis outline)

7. Implementation support + closeout package: facilitation/coaching during early adoption (e.g., pipeline meetings and theme/editorial working sessions), light-touch refinements to workflow artifacts/templates based on early use, and a final retrospective + closeout readout (presentation and short memo with recommendations for scaling in 2027).

Success Measures

Success will be measured by completion of strategy outputs and evidence of adoption of the workflow and tools during the pilot period.

• Strategy completed and usable: Strategy memo/deck and theme one-pagers delivered, reviewed, and approved by SLED and the Communications department by the agreed milestone date.

• Clear decision rules adopted: Intake criteria and triage pathways documented and used in at least one live pipeline review.

• Workflow adoption: Standing cadence established (e.g., monthly pipeline review) with documented decisions, owners, and next steps for at least 3 consecutive cycles during the implementation support period (September–November 2026).

• Cycle-time improvements: Agree on clear time targets for each step (e.g., how many days it should take to go from first draft to final approval) and meet those targets for pilot items during the proof-of-concept period.

• Pipeline health: A defined share of upcoming R&E products is flagged in advance (per agreed lead time), tagged to themes, and have minimum metadata fields completed.

• Pilot validates operating model: 2–3 pilot themes run through the workflow with a retrospective that results in concrete process/tool refinements.

• Stakeholder satisfaction: SLED and the Communications department report that the strategy and tools reduce ambiguity and effort, and enable consistent publishing decisions.

Out of Scope (Unless Separately Contracted)

• High-volume content production (e.g., ongoing drafting of briefs, op-eds, web pages, or social copy). Note: The scope does include early implementation support (facilitation/coaching and refinement of workflow artifacts/templates), but not ongoing production work.

• Graphic design, web development, or publishing support (beyond recommendations and workflow alignment).

• Media relations, public relations (PR) pitching, or spokesperson training.

• Comprehensive analytics implementation (beyond defining recommended success measures and what to track).

Timeline (July 2026–January 2027)

• July 2026 (Discovery + decisions): Review existing materials; conduct stakeholder interviews; facilitate working session(s); confirm priority audiences, intended audience actions, decision-makers, constraints, and initial governance assumptions; deliver discovery readout.

• August 2026 (Strategy + themes, draft): Develop audience map and positioning/narrative frame; draft 4–5 cross-cutting themes and initial theme one-pagers; draft channel/format recommendations and strategy playbook (one-page).

• September 2026 (Operating model + toolkit, finalize): Map intake-to-publication workflow; finalize governance/approvals model, decision rules, cadence, and ways-of-working; produce workflow artifacts (RACI/SLAs) and templates/toolkit; confirm minimum metadata standards and tracker tagging guidance; provide learning site structure recommendations.

• October–December 2026 (Early implementation support): Support initial adoption of the operating model by facilitating up to 3 pipeline review sessions and up to 3 theme/editorial working sessions; coach SLED and the Communications department on applying decision rules, lead times, and templates; provide light-touch troubleshooting and refinements to workflow artifacts/templates based on early use (focus remains on implementation support rather than high-volume content production).

• January 2027 (Final review + closeout): Facilitate a final retrospective; deliver a short implementation learning memo (what worked, what needs adjustment, and recommendations for scaling in 2027); present final strategy + operating model package; complete handoff and closeout.

Roles and Collaboration

1. SLED: Provide access to the R&E tracker and products; supply subject-matter input and the “so what” implications; identify candidate themes and priority audiences; serve as day-to-day owners of the pipeline once established.

2. Communications department: Advise on channel strategy and packaging; align learning site recommendations with broader communications infrastructure and standards; partner on governance/approvals.

3. Initiative staff: Supply subject matter input and the “so what” implications, support identification of relevant partners whose work or data can feed into the communications pipeline.

4. Consultant: Lead discovery/facilitation; draft strategy and thematic framework; design workflow/governance and templates; drive completion of deliverables; support lightweight pilot and handoff.

Consultant Qualifications

1. Demonstrated experience developing communications strategies and operating models (workflow/governance/templates) for complex organizations.

2. Strong facilitation skills and ability to drive alignment across multiple stakeholder groups. Ability to translate research/evaluation into clear, audience-appropriate narratives (for purposes of strategy and framing).

3. Experience with knowledge management / learning dissemination approaches (e.g., thematic organization of learning products) preferred.

4. Familiarity with philanthropy, evidence dissemination, and/or social sector learning contexts preferred.

5. Remote with expectation of occasional in-person (Westlake Village, CA) meetings/facilitation of sensitization sessions, as needed to facilitate project success

Proposal Requirements

1. Statement of understanding and proposed approach (with emphasis on strategy + workflow/governance design).

2. Proposed workplan and timeline aligned to the phases above, including key milestones and review points.

3. Proposed deliverables list (confirming format: deck/memo, templates, workflow map, etc.).

4. Team/staffing and roles

5. 2–3 relevant examples of prior work (strategy, operating model/workflows, playbooks/toolkits; research translation examples optional).

6. Pricing (fixed fee preferred, or hourly with a total contract value not-to-exceed $80,000) and assumptions.

Send materials above to Eundria Hill-Joseph, Learning and Evaluation Officer at eundria.h@hiltonfoundation.org. Subject Line: R&E Comms_[Last Name].

Materials will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis between May 28- June 10, 2026 with a decision made by June 19th.

Communications Manager

Remote (US)

Safe Routes Partnership

Date Posted: 5/29/2026

Summary: The Communications Manager develops and implements communications strategies to advance organizational priorities, ensures consistent branding and messaging, and positions the Safe Routes Partnership as a national thought leader in the active transportation field. The Communications Manager is responsible for developing and implementing all outward-facing communication from Safe Routes Partnership and working with staff across the organization to serve programmatic and organizational goals. The Communications Manager markets the organization’s events, consulting practice, and program and policy impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Digital Engagement

• Keep our WordPress websites current by writing, editing, and publishing content regularly across program and organizational pages

• Use data analytics to measure what is working and adjust accordingly

• Write, schedule, and manage content across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X that is trend-aware and platform-appropriate, including simple graphics and short videos/reels

• Grow and deepen engagement with both new and existing audiences; develop strategies to expand our reach to new communities and partners

• Produce and send a monthly e-newsletter; develop and execute strategies to grow our listserv; continually optimize open and click rates through segmentation and analysis

• Send fundraising emails, working from content developed by leadership

• Develop, implement, and evaluate editorial calendar and communications plan across channels to advance organizational goals and reach various audiences

• Translate complex policy and program work into clear, compelling language for general audiences

• Engage with our national field network to surface and elevate community stories

• Write press releases and handle limited media inquiries; serve as organizational spokesperson when appropriate

Marketing Impact, Services, and Events

• Market advocacy and policy wins, program and community impact, and consulting department visibility

• Promote organizational events including our annual conference, virtual summit, webinars, and Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day from save-the-date through post-event content

• Support production of annual report content; work with contracted designer on layout and design

Project management and coordination

• Manage communications projects from concept through publication, ensuring deadlines, approvals, and deliverables are clear and realistic

• Coordinate with staff across a small, remote team to gather information, track communications needs, and prioritize work

• Design simple fact sheets, proposals, and presentations and brief, manage, and review work from a contracted graphic designer (retainer) and video/photo freelancer

• Coordinate explainer video production: write or review scripts, manage review cycles, and publish finished products

• Manage print production relationships for conference materials, merchandise, and collateral

What we’re looking for

Required

• 3+ years of experience in communications, marketing, or digital content, ideally in a nonprofit or mission-driven context

• Excellent writer who can simplify complex material without losing accuracy

• Social media fluency across platforms; understands what performs and stays current with trends

• Experience with email marketing and social media platforms (Mailchimp, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X)

• Comfortable working in WordPress without developer support

• Ability to produce social graphics and simple layouts using Canva or similar tools; formal graphic design training not required

• Strong project management instincts keeping contractors, timelines, and content calendars on track

• Analytics literacy to read and act on data from Google Analytics, social dashboards, and email platforms

• Comfortable working independently in a small, remote team environment

Nice to have

• Experience in active transportation, public health, youth programs, urban planning, or a related field

• Familiarity with Safe Routes to School or active transportation policy

• Experience briefing and managing freelance contractors

• Basic video production knowledge

• Experience with press and media relations

This position requires the ability to effectively perform the essential functions of the role, which include communicating information, reviewing written and visual materials, and handling items weighing up to 10 lbs. Travel both within and outside the state is required to attend conferences and meetings that include overnight stays. Reasonable advance notice of extended travel will be provided when travel opportunities and planning are coordinated with your supervisor.

Head of Marketing and Communications

London, England, United Kingdom

Virgin Unite

Date Posted: 5/29/2026

Description

Virgin Unite is looking for a strategic and hands-on communications leader to tell the story of who we are, what we stand for and the impact we’re creating around the world. From bold campaigns and thought leadership to brand evolution and reputation management, this is a role for someone who’s just as comfortable shaping strategy as they are writing a brilliant OpEd or rolling up their sleeves to create content for Instagram.

This is an opportunity to join a small, ambitious team working on some of the world’s toughest social and environmental challenges — and to help amplify the people and ideas driving change. We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about the social impact space, full of curiosity, and excited to make communications and marketing a powerful force for action.

A bit about us

Virgin Unite is the entrepreneurial foundation of the Virgin Group. We bring people and ideas together to tackle some of the world’s toughest challenges - from social inequality to climate change.Working with partners, founders and communities around the world, we focus on bold, collaborative solutions that drive real, lasting change. 

We’re a small team with a big reach, where curiosity, purpose and action go hand in hand. If you’re looking to do meaningful work and be part of something bigger, you’ll feel right at home here.

What you’ll be getting stuck into

• Lead Virgin Unite’s brand, marketing and communications strategy across earned, owned and bought channels

• Shape compelling campaigns and storytelling that bring complex social issues and partner impact to life

• Drive the evolution of the Virgin Unite brand, including messaging, editorial direction and digital presence

• Build thought leadership opportunities for senior leaders and support with speeches, media opportunities and social content

• Strengthen Virgin Unite’s reputation through strategic media relations and stakeholder engagement

• Partner with teams across the wider Virgin family, funded partners and incubated initiatives to create joined-up communications

• Balance big-picture thinking with hands-on delivery — from strategy and planning to writing, editing and content creation

What you’ll bring

• Experience across marketing, brand and communications, ideally within a non-profit, charity, purpose-led or social impact environment

• Brilliant writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to create engaging content for different audiences and channels

• A strong understanding of digital communications, social media and content marketing

• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and helping leaders communicate with clarity and impact

• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-moving environment

• Curiosity and passion for the issues Virgin Unite works on, from social justice and planetary health to responsible business

• A collaborative, proactive approach and willingness to both shape strategy and “do the do”

What you’ll get in return:

We know life doesn’t stop when work starts. So we’ve built our benefits to support you - at work and beyond.

Life – support when it matters most, with healthcare from day one, family-friendly policies and help for life’s bigger moments
Work – the foundations that set you up for the future, including a competitive pension, life assurance and options like our EV scheme
Spirit – space to grow and enjoy the journey, with a personal learning budget, mentoring, volunteering time… and our famous “Screw it, let’s do it” pot

It’s all designed to help you feel your best, do your best, and enjoy the ride - with a few extra Virgin touches along the way (because we don’t really do “standard”).

The essentials

Salary: £77,500 - £85,000 + bonus — we’re big on transparency, so no smoke and mirrors here. We’ll always offer a salary that reflects your experience, with room to grow within the range.
Where you’ll work: We come together in the office at least 2 days a week — the rest is yours to work in your own space

Closing date: 5th June 2026

Bring your whole self

We welcome people from all walks of life, with all kinds of experiences and ways of thinking. Different perspectives, however your mind works, help us see things differently and do things better.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and others who are underrepresented in the charity sector. If there’s anything we can do to support you through the hiring process, just let us know, we’ll always do our best to make it work for you.

We believe in using business as a force for good, creating positive change for our people, our communities and the world around us. That includes being a Fair Chance employer and championing strengths like dyslexic thinking - staying open, listening to individual circumstances and focusing on potential.

Where could this role take you? Your Virgin adventure starts here.

Communications Manager

Hybrid (Rockville, MD)

The Children’s Opportunity Alliance

Date Posted: 5/29/2026

Job Description

Company Description

The Children’s Opportunity Alliance (The Alliance) is an independent 501(c)(3) designated as the early care and education (ECE) coordinating entity for Montgomery County.  It is responsible for building an equitable, high-quality, accessible, and sustainable early childhood system to support the well-being of children and families in the County. The Alliance is also charged with identifying and impacting systemic inequities and structurally violent practices and structures that create access barriers for vulnerable, racially, and ethnically diverse populations. The Alliance is governed by a county-appointed Board. The Alliance puts children and families first; collaboration, innovation, and accountability are key values of the Alliance and will require close engagement with many diverse stakeholders from the public and private sectors. 

Position Summary

Communications is a key element for the Children’s Opportunity Alliance to fulfill its legislative mandate of connecting our community to build an equitable, accessible, high-quality, and sustainable early childhood system that narrows disparities and puts all young children on a path to reach their greatest potential. The Communications Manager will be part of a small team responsible for driving the organization’s work forward, spearheading our communications strategy, branding, messaging, digital engagement, and storytelling across platforms to strengthen visibility, community engagement, and advocacy efforts to create a stronger early care and education system in our community.  We are seeking a skilled storyteller, strategic thinker, and collaborative leader with a strong commitment to our mission and who is enthusiastic about working with a team of colleagues who share our values of accountability, equity, family-centered, justice-oriented, and synergy.

Duties:

Content Creation

• Lead editorial planning across social media, email, and online articles/content. 

• Write and edit high-quality copy, including email campaigns, regular newsletters, blog posts, and op-eds/press releases.  

• Develop and cultivate relationships with local media and reporters, creating opportunities for earned media and storytelling across mediums and tracking opportunities, reach, and engagement.

• Plan, execute, and analyze communications campaigns tied to our strategic goals, including raising awareness, advocating for better policies, and growing our movement of supporters.

• Support design for organizational collateral, including emails, presentations, and flyers.

• Steward the Alliance brand by ensuring its tone, voice, and visual consistency across all public-facing materials. 

• Update our organizational website based on upcoming events, new projects, previous meetings, and convenings; coordinate updates to resource website for early care and education in our community.  

• Support content capture at events and programs, including photos and short-form video.

Social Media

• Manage and craft social media content across platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X). 

• Create and publish simple visual and video assets using tools like Canva and CapCut. 

• Engage our audiences on social media platforms, looking for opportunities to share our mission in relevant conversations in  a thoughtful way. 

• Monitor content performance and analytics to inform future messaging decisions. 

Messaging & Storytelling

• Gather and determine top channels to share the stories of Montgomery County residents regarding early care and education.

• Ensure consistency in Alliance messaging across key audiences, including families, educators, elected officials/policymakers, community-based partners, and businesses.

Collaboration

• Work closely with leadership, development, and programmatic team members to raise the Alliance’s profile and meet strategic goals 

• Partner with organization’s external marketing and communications consultants on awareness and growth campaigns 

• Support the Board and local early care and education partners in lifting up shared messages and stories

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field, plus at least 5 years of professional experience in marketing communications. In place of a degree, at least 9 years of professional experience in marketing or communications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A passion for our mission

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• 4+ years of relevant communications/marketing experience

• Experience building and executing strategic communications campaigns and plans

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Strong time management and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams under daily or weekly deadline pressure

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite – including Word and PowerPoint

• Skills in editing and proofreading

• Basic graphic design skills using Canva; comfort with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus

• Experience supporting or managing social media channels

• Experience using a website CMS; Squarespace experience is a plus

• Experience in email marketing; Mailchimp experience is a plus

• Experience in early childhood, education, or child-serving work is a plus

Benefits

Compensation

Salary range for this role is $82,264 - $100,850 annually, dependent on qualifications, experience, and full-time or part-time status. Alliance employees are offered full medical and dental benefits at no cost to the individual, as well as a 401(k) plan with 4% match, and generous paid time off.

Benefits

The Alliance employees are offered individual medical, dental, life, and disability insurance at no cost, as well as a 401(k) plan with 4% match, and generous paid time off.

How to Apply

To start your application, click "I'm Interested." Please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements with your online application. 

The Children’s Opportunity Alliance (The Alliance) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination of Any Kind. The Alliance is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. The Alliance will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics, as we foster an open and inclusive professional environment.  Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Advertising & Community Engagement Manager

Charleston, SC

South Carolina Aquarium

Date Posted: 5/29/2026

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $56,000.00 Annually

Job Summary

The primary focus of this position is to lead the development, execution and optimization of the Aquarium’s paid advertising strategy to drive attendance, revenue and audience growth. The Advertising and Community Engagement Manager is responsible for managing ad planning, placement, performance analysis and advertising partnerships across local, drive and emerging markets.

In addition, this role supports strategic community engagement initiatives that strengthen the Aquarium’s brand presence and expand key audiences through partnership development and market representation. Success in this position requires strong analytical and strategic skills, along with the ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships that connect paid media efforts with broader audience development goals.

Essential Functions

Strategic Leadership & Paid Advertising

• Lead cross-functional planning and coordination of the marketing and advertising plan, ensuring goals are achieved within approved budgets

• Implement and optimize a data-driven paid advertising strategy; monitor performance and report on effectiveness and ROI

• Manage evergreen and campaign-based advertising placements and maintain strong advertising partner relationships

• Manage the contractual relationship, work plan and deliverables of the digital marketing strategy partner

• Negotiate and manage advertising and vendor contracts, including scope, deliverables and cost control

Campaign Support & Execution

• Develop and refine ad copy and calls-to-action to maximize performance across audiences, channels and market trends

• Create and adapt social media advertising campaigns using established brand templates, ensuring visual consistency, audience alignment and effectiveness across platforms

• Collaborate with Strategic Communications and Creative teams to develop integrated marketing and promotional campaigns

• Partner with the Creative Lead to concept, plan and execute promotional photoshoots that support paid advertising campaigns and align with brand and audience objectives

Grants, Procurement & Operational Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for hospitality ATAX and SCPRT grants, overseeing applications, implementation, compliance and reporting for City, County and State programs

• Manage the strategy, budget and procurement of branded promotional materials to meet departmental needs and ensure alignment with established brand standards

• Oversee maintenance of physical signage throughout the Charleston area, including wayfinding and banners

• Coordinate special projects as assigned by the Chief Marketing Officer

• Comply with all South Carolina Aquarium policies and procedures

Community Engagement & External Partnerships

• In collaboration with the Chief Marketing Officer, develop and implement community engagement strategy aligned with audience development goals

• Build and sustain strategic relationships with community partners, media contacts and content creators to advance Aquarium initiatives

• Develop and manage community trade partnerships that provide mutual value to the Aquarium and its partners

• Collaborate with the Public Relations Specialist to identify, secure and manage influencer and content creator partnerships, including negotiating paid media and appearance opportunities

• Expand and diversify audiences through strategic partnerships, targeted advertising and inclusive representation in paid media 

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with new and existing vendors

• Represent the Aquarium at select networking events and industry conferences

• Track and report on return on investment and key performance metrics

• Monitor emerging trends in advertising, marketing and tourism and share insights with the Marketing and Strategic Communications team

• Perform additional duties as assigned 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Strategic mindset with a willingness to test new approaches and measure outcomes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of leadership

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain external partnerships, including tourism-related agencies and attractions

• Personal commitment to conservation and environmental stewardship preferred

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in paid advertising, marketing strategy or audience development

• Experience managing multi-channel paid media campaigns and external vendor or agency partnerships

• Agency experience preferred but not required

• Experience in nonprofit, cultural institution, tourism, aquarium or zoo settings preferred

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Physical Requirements: 

Normal office environment with average walking, standing, bending, stooping, crouching, sitting and computer and phone tasks required.  Will also works outdoors as needed.  Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. needed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel classified.

The Aquarium is an "at-will" employer, and as such, employment with the Aquarium is not for a fixed term, or definite period and may be terminated at the will of either party, with or without cause, and without prior notice.  

Senior Communications Manager: Content & Campaigns

Santa Monica, CA

Focusing Philanthropy

Date Posted: 5/29/2026

OVERVIEW

• Are you a passionate, inspiring, persuasive writer who can master distinct tones of voice for multiple audiences?

• Do you have an eye for typography, color, and layout, and the ability to translate complex concepts and data into compelling visual storytelling?

• Are you excited about working on national and global social issues, including job training, healthcare access, educational opportunity, climate-smart agriculture, and refugee self-reliance?

• Are you analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of writing impact updates for evidence-driven, highly educated individuals?

• Are you energized by interacting with a wide range of people, from our nonprofit partners, Board members, and high-net-worth donors to New York Times journalists and staff?

• Do you want to help us profoundly transform the lives of millions of people?

ABOUT FOCUSING PHILANTHROPY

Focusing Philanthropy uses an investment model to identify, evaluate, and promote giving opportunities that materially improve the life trajectory of people living with significant unmet needs in the United States and around the world. Through a rigorous diligence and monitoring process, we select and partner with exemplary nonprofit organizations in areas including health, education, and livelihoods. We work closely with each partner to design fundraising campaigns and then engage donors. These services are provided free to both donors and nonprofit partners in an effort to scale interventions that work. Since 2012, Focusing Philanthropy has deployed more than $200 million, helping put over 28 million people on paths to better lives.

THE POSITION

We are seeking a full-time communications professional to fill a rare opening on our nine-person team. In partnership with the director of communications—who sets goals, voice, and priorities—this person will help lead two core streams of work:

1. Tailored donor communications centered on Focusing Philanthropy’s value proposition and the fundraising campaigns we run in concert with our nonprofit partners

2. Broad network communications for high-profile holiday giving appeals flowing from our philanthropic collaboration with The New York Times

Unlike many nonprofit communications roles focused on a single organization or issue area, this position offers exposure to dozens of nonprofit partners and a wide range of domestic and global social issues. This individual will help translate strategy into compelling content and coordinated communications campaigns across audiences and channels.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Content Creation & Storytelling

• Conceptualize and produce integrated print and digital communications materials—including fundraising proposals, brochures, impact reports, presentations, webpages, email campaigns, and social media content—for multiple philanthropic initiatives, each with its own established voice and visual identity.Write compelling, well-researched copy and design polished supporting visuals, including graphics, page layouts, data visualizations, and edited photo and video content.

• Develop sufficient familiarity with nonprofit partner programs to create supporting materials that are accurate, motivating, and use the vocabulary that fits the intervention and population served.

• Apply messaging consistently across communications channels while adapting tone and framing for audiences ranging from high-net-worth to New York Times readers.

• Develop templates, style guidelines, and visual standards to ensure consistency across communications materials.

• Edit and proofread materials submitted by internal team members and nonprofit partners for public distribution.

Communications Campaign Management:

• Help manage and execute 12–16 annual fundraising and matching campaigns from planning through launch, implementation, reporting, and follow-up.

• Build communications timelines, workflows, calendars, and execution plans to ensure campaigns remain organized and on schedule.

• Gather and synthesize information from nonprofit partners, including program updates, impact metrics, photography, video, testimonials, and human-interest stories.

• Lead communications campaign coordination meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including preparing agendas and briefing materials, tracking action items, and providing status updates.

• Brainstorm timely communications opportunities tied to current events, national moments, holidays, milestones, and campaign developments.

• Manage day-to-day communications channels and help maintain websites, email platforms, content libraries, and campaign assets.

• Track and analyze communications performance, audience engagement, and fundraising metrics to help refine messaging and tactics over time.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of experience in communications

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt voice and tone for multiple audiences

• Strong visual sensibility, including experience with layout, typography, branding, photography, and video

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting deadlines

• Experience coordinating complex workflows involving multiple stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, with comfort interacting with nonprofit leaders, donors, journalists, and external partners

• Comfort working both independently and collaboratively within a small, high-performing team

• Familiarity with WordPress or similar web content management platforms, Mailchimp or similar email marketing platforms, Premiere Pro or similar video editing software, and Buffer or similar social media management tools

• Proficiency with InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator

• Experience using AI tools to streamline research, drafting, editing, and workflow efficiency

• Demonstrated interest in social issues and the nonprofit sector

• A bachelor’s degree; majors in marketing, communications, graphic design, journalism, English or a related field are encouragedPAY & BENEFITS

Compensation is commensurate with experience and competitive with comparable senior nonprofit roles. Benefits include:

• Health insurance allowance

• 15 days PTO plus observed holidays

• Hybrid schedule: Monday–Thursday in-office (Santa Monica, CA); Friday remote

Salary range is available upon request, in compliance with California’s Pay Transparency Law (SB 1162).

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit the following to monica@focusingphilanthropy.org:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Relevant communications samples and/or portfolio link

Due to the volume of expected submissions, we are unable to respond to all inquiries. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best of luck in your search.

Associate/Senior Associate, Communications

Hybrid (Washington, DC)

Data Quality Campaign (DQC)

Date Posted: 5/29/2026

The Data Quality Campaign (DQC) is a national nonprofit policy and advocacy organization that envisions a world where data policy is used to drive systemic change, economic mobility, and student success. DQC is leading the effort to bring every part of the education community together to empower educators, families, and policymakers with quality information to make decisions that ensure students excel. To realize this vision, DQC works toward three goals:  

1. Increase public understanding of the value of data in supporting the student journey through the P–20W pipeline (early education, K–12, postsecondary, and workforce).  

2. Build the capacity of policy and education leaders to develop trust with communities to ensure data is used effectively.  

3. Ensure that state leaders use the policy levers available to them across P–20W to make data work for students and communities.  

If you want to work with one of the country’s leading education and workforce advocacy organizations that supports your passion for helping students achieve their best throughout education and into the workforce, DQC is the place for you. We believe deeply in using data as the vehicle for improving educational outcomes, and we need passionate individuals to champion our mission. Join our team today! 

Position Summary   

This position is grounded in DQC’s values of listening, learning, and applying insights to our work while staying closely connected to what is happening across states, districts, higher education, and employers. DQC Associates and Senior Associates are self-starting, thoughtful contributors who are passionate about education and workforce policy and eager to engage deeply in complex topics. They work with colleagues across the organization to achieve its goals. The Associate/Senior Associate, Communications will:

• Contribute to the development and execution of communications strategies that highlight stories of effective data use and empower the field to use data to support student success.

• Support the dissemination of DQC resources.

• Cultivate and maintain DQC partner relationships.

• Act as a thoughtful, contributing member of our team who learns and grows professionally over time.

While both levels contribute meaningfully to DQC’s work, Senior Associates take on greater ownership of projects, operate with more independence, and play a stronger role in shaping strategy and external engagement. We encourage people who see themselves at either the Associate or Senior Associate to apply and we will structure the interview process to be in line with the roles and responsibilities at each level.   

Who You Are  

• Passionate: you are excited about the policy landscape that informs people’s pathways from education into career and communicating clearly about what it takes to make those policies happen.

• Communicator: you develop and convey ideas and positions to diverse groups (e.g., state leaders, advocates, partners, the federal government) and internally with peers.

• Collaborator: you work with DQC staff at all levels to design and execute high-quality work that contributes to how DQC communicates about our expanding knowledge of best practice policies that make data work for people.

• Innovator: you help DQC think of new ways to approach and execute our work.

• Relationship Builder: you seek out and nurture relationships with colleagues and key partners.

• Convener: you know the power of bringing people together effectively and consistently to ensure diverse perspectives and experiences are sought out and represented.

• Adapter: you demonstrate flexibility and can take projects from ambiguous ideas to impactful results.

• Problem Solver: you use your knowledge of effective communications to make recommendations about how to navigate complex policy debates and elevate stories about where best practices are happening.

What You’ll Do   

• Frame and communicate key issues related to data use policy and practice at district, state, federal, and national levels.

• Seek strategic opportunities for collaboration and partnership with other organizations.

• Stay current on relevant policy news and identify timely opportunities to join the conversation.

• Track progress toward communications goals in partnership with the Director, Communications.

• Maintain and update the organization’s website, including:

  • Publishing new content, refreshing existing pages, and ensuring accuracy.

  • Supporting basic SEO practices and monitor site analytics to inform content strategy.

  • Coordinating with program staff to translate policy work into accessible web content.

• Manage DQC’s email communications, including:

  • Maintaining the organization’s email list and segmentation using Mailchimp.

  • Drafting, designing, and sending regular email updates, newsletters, and event announcements.

  • Tracking open rates, click-through rates, and other metrics to continuously improve performance.

• Develop and execute DQC’s social media strategy, including:

  • Maintaining a content calendar and posting across LinkedIn and Bluesky.

  • Writing engaging, platform-appropriate posts that amplify our policy priorities and organizational news.

  • Monitoring conversations, engaging with followers, and tracking performance metrics.

• Contribute to DQC’s overall communications efforts in the following ways:

  • Assisting in drafting blog posts, press releases, and other external communications as needed.

  • Maintaining an organized library of brand assets, photos, and approved messaging.

  • Supporting external communications needs for events, webinars, etc.

  • Helping implement media outreach strategies for various projects.

  • Conceiving and executing ways to graphically represent DQC’s content—with a focus on content appropriate for web and social media platforms.

  • Identifying opportunities to employ AI in smart, complementary ways to achieve DQC’s communications goals.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education and experience:

• DQC values both education and work experiences that demonstrate the ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

• Successful DQC Associates have a minimum of 5 years of experience (reflecting a combination of education and professional experience). For example, the successful candidate might have a Bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience. 

• Successful DQC Senior Associates have a minimum of 8 years of experience (reflecting a combination of education and professional experience). For example, the successful candidate might have a Bachelor’s degree and four years of professional experience or a Master’s degree and two years of professional experience. For a Senior Associate, at least one year of professional work experience must be directly related to this role.

• In your cover letter, explain how your combination of education and work experience (including internships) demonstrates your ability to communicate clearly, directly, and inclusively to build trust in data.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Excellent oral communications, writing, and editing skills with strong attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to convey ideas and positions to diverse groups—externally to technical and nontechnical audiences at various levels (e.g., partners, states, federal government) and internally with peers—both orally and in writing.

• Proven record of successfully supporting external communications—with an emphasis on digital and social media.

• Knowledge of Photoshop, Canva, or other platforms and the ability to create shareable graphics, or strong desire to learn.

• Knowledge of WordPress, or strong desire to learn.

• Knowledge of video editing platforms to create short, impactful videos for use on social media and DQC’s website, or strong desire to learn.

• A reputation for being entrepreneurial, partnership‐oriented, energetic, positive, and focused.

• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a tea

• Capacity to work under pressure in a rapidly changing environment.

• Ability to travel occasionally for the organization.

Compensation, Benefits, and Hybrid/Flexible Work Environment  

• DQC’s staff is headquartered in Washington, DC. Applicants must live in DC or be willing to relocate.

• Starting salary range for Associate is $60,000–$70,000 and Senior Associate is $70,000–$85,000, commensurate with qualifications. Your starting salary will be based on the experience you bring that is directly related to this role.

• We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance; leave; 401k/matching; and professional development that recognizes the importance of work-life balance and is grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• We provide a hybrid work environment, which means that DC-based employees should plan to be in the office a minimum number of days per week; however, the expectation is that staff should not be working in the office 100% of the time. We are flexible on working hours and genuinely care about the quality of your work more than the time of day you do it. We ask staff to be available for team meetings and collaboration via technology platforms.

How to apply   

• Please send resume, cover letter, and list of three references (with email addresses) to employment@dataqualitycampaign.org.

• Please indicate “Associate/Senior Associate, Communications” in the subject line.

• In your cover letter, explain how your education and work experience demonstrates your ability to support the organization. Specific examples (especially those above and beyond what is included on your resume) are encouraged. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.

• Priority will be given to applications received by June 5, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement  

The Data Quality Campaign is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability accommodations will be provided, as needed.  

DQC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email employment@dataqualitycampaign.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. 

Vice President, Strategic Communications

Hybrid (Cambridge, MA)

Axim Collaborative

Date Posted: 5/29/2026

ABOUT AXIM COLLABORATIVE

Axim Collaborative is a nonprofit that transforms education to work pathways by facilitating collaboration and innovations to build an ecosystem of solutions to drive better outcomes for millions of learners. Axim uses catalytic funding to foster partnerships, convene leaders and scale innovations to strengthen pathways for learners. These pathways engage students in their course of study, enable them to persist through their programs and prepare them to excel in their careers. Axim Collaborative is a joint endeavor between Harvard and MIT that evolved from edX, the pioneering online learning platform that launched in 2012.

ABOUT THE VP, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS ROLE 

Reporting to the CEO, the Vice President, Strategic Communications is a member of Axim Collaborative’s Senior Leadership Team and is responsible for leading a communications strategy that drives sector-wide impact by elevating the compelling work of our partners. Axim is a unique convener in the education-to-work space, and this role will leverage that position to drive cross-sector change. This is not a product marketing role; this leader is charged with developing and executing strategies to align a diverse coalition of stakeholders (universities/community colleges, nonprofits, tech partners) toward a common goal and elevating Axim's position as a convener to drive systemic change. This involves crafting a powerful, cohesive narrative for Axim's work and building the communications capacity of our partners to drive better outcomes for millions of learners. 

We are actively seeking a creative leader who can build a movement around the work of our partners, someone who operates with a high-level strategic rigor and is profoundly rooted in the language and principles of social change and collective action. The ideal candidate is driven by being in service to our partners and possesses a truly bigger vision for systemic impact and field-building. The successful candidate will be able to thrive in complexity, taking ambiguous, systems-level challenges and synthesizing them into clear, compelling narratives for the entire ecosystem. 

This is a Cambridge-based role. Candidates must live within commuting distance and be willing to work out of the Cambridge office at least 2 days per week. This role will require approximately 20% travel. This role is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Core Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Lead a unified field-building strategic communications strategy that aligns diverse stakeholders and amplifies our partners' collective work, connects systems-level themes across our portfolio, and enhances Axim’s impact. 

• Develop innovative and compelling strategies to elevate awareness, engagement, and understanding about Axim’s mission and our partners’ impact in the context of the broader ecosystem.  

• Craft thought leadership strategies that reach our target audiences, further innovation, and create new partnership opportunities. 

• Advise the CEO and board on communications, brand positioning, and audience engagement.

• Partner with colleagues to ensure cohesive messaging and visibility for Axim’s partnership and programmatic activities.

Strategic Communications and Digital Engagement 

• Drive the narrative around both Axim and our partners’ work to help our partners improve education to career pathways. This includes synthesizing complex information and ambiguity into clear, actionable narratives for the entire ecosystem. 

• Support partners in developing compelling, strategic communications about their work, using all channels creatively and innovatively.

• Ensure data and analytics are used to refine strategies and measure impact across digital and offline channels.

• Oversee digital presence and content strategy, including website, social media, email marketing, to support narrative building around systems change

Communications and Public Relations

• Develop opportunities for Axim’s work to be featured through owned and earned media, cultivating relationships with specific media and press outlets.

• Lead and support the development of executive communications, speeches, op-eds, and thought leadership opportunities for organizational leaders.

• Work with team members and partners to craft compelling narratives and storytelling opportunities that highlight the impact of our partners and the impact on students.

• Partner with the VP, Open edX Partnerships and Ecosystem Growth to support and collaborate on related initiatives.

Serve as a member of Axim's Senior Team

• Lead strategic planning, goal setting, and budgeting to ensure organizational alignment with Axim's mission and outcomes.

• Cultivate an inclusive, trust-based collective culture across departments and with partners, modeling the values of inclusive excellence.

• Effectively prepare for and guide the organization through periods of growth, change, and transition.

Qualifications:

• At least 15 years of professional experience, with demonstrated success in communications, media/PR, and systems-level thought leadership in the impact space, such as social enterprise, philanthropy, and education to workforce sectors. Must have a strong understanding of the nonprofit and/or social impact space. 

• Proven success in developing systems-level strategies, innovative thought leadership, and marketing that builds awareness, influences sector change, and translates complex, systems-level issues into compelling narratives for diverse audiences.

• Demonstrated hands-on experience across communications disciplines, including digital, media relations, social media, PR, marketing, communications vendor management, and partnerships.

• Deep experience working with media and news outlets to shape a narrative and build visibility.

• Deep commitment to education and experience applying a service-oriented education equity lens in all strategies and work streams.

• Robust understanding of how education innovation can support students in broad access higher education settings. 

• Exceptional writing, communication, and storytelling skills, with a keen eye for integrating compelling on-the-ground stories into the larger context of systemic change.

• Proven judgement to engage audiences and deliver excellent results on a consistent basis.

• Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect with and influence external decision-makers with a diverse range of priorities. 

• Experience operating in a dynamic, fast paced, entrepreneurial environment as a big-picture, strategic leader focused on collective action and partnership alignment. 

• Exceptional project management, prioritization, and planning skills, with demonstrated success managing complex workstreams and producing high-quality deliverables on time and within budget.

Benefits Statement 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including comprehensive medical and dental insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, a competitive 401(k) plan, and a generous employer match.

Axim Collaborative is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcomed, valued, and supported. Axim is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people from all experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Idora Sopin-Vilme at HR@Axim.org.

Please Note: This role is not VISA sponsorship eligible.

Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Denver, Colorado

Metro Caring

Date Posted: 5/21/2026

Job description

ABOUT METRO CARING 

Metro Caring works with our community to meet people’s immediate need for nutritious, culturally relevant food while building a movement to end hunger at its root. Our innovative programming spans Food Access, Nutrition Education, Community Connections, and Organizing. We know that hunger is not caused by a lack of food—but by unaffordable housing, systemic racism, and inequities baked into our food systems. That’s why we focus on bold, community-driven solutions that promote food justice and economic equity.  

OUR VALUES  

We live and lead through seven core values that reflect our mission:  

• Pursue Equity 

• Champion the Mission 

• Rise Together 

• Find the Joy 

• Own It 

• Are Brave  

• Think Outside the Box 

The Communications & Marketing Coordinator will implement creative digital communications strategies that bolster Metro Caring’s mission, share the stories of our community, and advance a Right to Food movement. 

• Communicate Metro Caring’s mission to a variety of audiences using digital media, including social media and email campaigns, to increase volunteerism, donations, and civic engagement and build trust

• Implement digital fundraising tactics to help meet revenue goals 

• Partner with program teams to advance policy campaigns and increase our community’s participation in programs and civic engagement 

• Use ethical storytelling practices and Race Class Narrative message frameworks to build public will and shift narratives to support the Right to Food movement

POSITION TITLE: Communications & Marketing Coordinator 

REPORTING TO: Sr. Manager of Communications  

LOCATION: 1100 E 18th Ave, Denver, CO 80218 

COMPENSATION: $33.66 hourly, full-time, non-exempt 

SCHEDULE: Metro Caring currently operates on a four-day work week with Fridays off. Work will take place at the office between typical office hours, with occasional evening and/or weekend hours. Onboarding and training will be conducted in the office, with the position primarily requiring full-time, in-office work, with occasional hybrid opportunities, in coordination with the direct supervisor. 

BENEFITS:  

• 401(k) 5% Match 

• Health Insurance 

• Dental Insurance 

• Vision Insurance 

• Health Savings Account 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Life Insurance 

• Paid Time Off 

• Paid Holidays 

• Family and Medical Leave 

• Short-Term Disability 

STARTING DATE: No earlier than July 27, 2026. Resume screening will begin immediately. This position will remain open until it is filled.  

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and complete the application on the Metro Caring job site. 

Key Responsibilities 

Storytelling + Content Development – 55% 

• Coordinate Metro Caring’s social media calendar and online engagement:

  • Create, write, schedule, and post content on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other active channels using social media management software (Buffer)

  • Organize content schedule in project management calendar (Asana)

  • Collaborate with staff across the organization to collect and share content

  • Capture photos and/or videos using a mobile device

  • Conduct interviews to collect and share quotes from community members, staff, and volunteers

  • Evaluate and report on social media metrics and performance

  • Respond to comments and direct messages to foster engagement and online conversation

  • Share content from partner organizations

  • Ensure brand integrity on social media platforms by using templates and brand resources to design content in Canva and/or Adobe Creative Cloud

• Write blog posts, news articles, and digital stories to share updates about Metro Caring’s work and stories of our community

• Use ethical storytelling practices to build relationships with community members, conduct interviews, and write stories that advance key organizational messaging and a Right to Food narrative

• Design email campaigns, including email newsletters, policy Action Alerts, event invitations, and other campaigns as assigned using email marketing software (MailerLite), while maintaining clean audience lists and segments

• Partner with the Development & Communications Team to propose content ideas that communicate impact and foster engagement with digital audiences

• Assist in organizing content libraries of photos and videos for all staff use, ensuring proper formats (print vs digital) and community usage permissions 

Digital Fundraising & Stewardship - 30%  

• Design and build fundraising email campaigns that increase donations and steward relationships, including donation appeals, thank you emails, and impact reports

  • Track campaign and tactic effectiveness by creating and implementing source and tracking codes (e.g. UTM tracking, Google tags, source codes) 

  • Maintain clean audience lists and segments 

  • Use variable fields to personalize emails 

  • Implement accessible email design best practices

• Promote digital fundraising campaigns on social media and web, as applicable, through content and social media-integrated fundraising tools (e.g. Meta Fundraising) and website landing pages 

• Package and share content, stories, quotes, and analytics for use in grant reports and donor stewardship

• Create branded assets for multi-channel fundraising campaigns (e.g. website campaign banners, letters, mail appeals, etc.) using templates and brand guidelines 

Program & Event Marketing - 10%  

• Edit and publish events from staff submissions for Metro Caring’s website calendar via content management system (WordPress), including creating relevant graphics and editing submitted content

• Publish blogs and news articles on the website, including optimizing media for web, writing photo cutlines, and implementing SEO best practices 

• Support program staff in creating printed and digital materials for program marketing using brand templates (in Canva)

• Implement marketing strategies for signature fundraising events

• Create materials for signature events, including email invitations and confirmations, printed signage, and program

• Prepare materials and toolkits for partners and volunteers to share Metro Caring’s mission at tabling events and presentations 

Staff & Community Engagement - 5%  

• Participate in monthly All-Staff and Strategic Communications Committee meetings/retreats

• Participate in partner coalitions (e.g. Colorado Homes for All, Right to Food Community of Practice, Provecho Collective), as interested and assigned

• Attend program events to build relationships with community leaders and volunteers 

• Stay informed and learn about best practices in communications, social media, progressive narrative building, and ethical storytelling

Job requirements

Required Qualifications

• 1-2 years of communications and marketing work experience, preferably in nonprofit, government, education, or journalism 

• Experience conducting interviews and writing published journalistic-style news, blogs, and/or feature articles

• Proficiency in posting and engaging on social media platforms and organizing content calendars

• Professional filming and editing skills for social media video and photography, including proficiency in CapCut, Adobe Premiere, or Final Cut Pro

• Understanding of design principles and best practices with the ability to follow and implement visual brand standards and guidelines using graphic design software (e.g. Canva, Adobe InDesign)

• Experience with social media management tools (e.g. HootSuite, Buffer, Sprout Social) 

• Proficiency in email marketing platforms (e.g. MailerLite, Mailchimp, Constant Contact)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications

• Fluent in speaking and writing in English 

Preferred Qualifications (not required)

• Bilingual in Spanish 

• Experience with web editing and/or content management systems (e.g. WordPress) 

• Experience with Asana or other project management systems 

• Experience with Salesforce or other Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms

• Knowledge of web accessibility best practices 

• Familiarity with ethical storytelling practices 

• Experience in community organizing and/or community engagement 

Competencies

1. Equity & Inclusion: Commitment to strengthening inclusion, diversity, equity, access, accountability, and action in food justice work 

2. Project & Time Management: Ability to manage time and workload effectively and independently, including proactively communicating timeline expectations and needs

3. Attentive & Effective Writing: Strong writing and detail-focused editing skills for feature articles, social media captions, email, and web

4. Creativity: Skilled at iterating and brainstorming multiple ideas to create content that invites engagement and inspires action 

5. Commitment to Continuous Improvement: Practiced in giving, receiving, and applying constructive feedback

6. Relationship Building: Ability to build trust with colleagues and community members to motivate and invite them to participate in storytelling and content creation

7. Storytelling: Understanding of what makes a story compelling and the ability to compile and share community stories in a way that prioritizes dignity and agency

Applicants must have reliable transportation. Relocation costs are not covered by Metro Caring.  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  

Research suggests that individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills, experience, and drive necessary to succeed in this role to apply.   

Metro Caring is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining an inclusive team. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and life experiences, especially those who represent communities and lived experiences served by Metro Caring. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute fully.   

Communications Director

Remote (Oakland)

For The People (FTP)

Date Posted: 5/21/2026

About For The People

For The People (FTP) works with prosecutors, justice system leaders, community members, and incarcerated people to reduce the number of people serving excessive sentences. We harness the incredible power of prosecutors to end sentences that no longer serve justice and, through partnerships, work to safely release and reintegrate incarcerated individuals into their communities. For more information, visit www.fortheppl.org.

About the Position

The Communications Director manages all aspects of the organization’s external-facing communications, elevating our profile with funders; prosecutors and other law enforcement audiences; policymakers; community partners; criminal justice reform advocates; the media; and other key stakeholders. The Director partners with Executive Leadership to develop and lead FTP’s marketing and communication strategies and campaigns, managing staff and consultants to deliver high-quality work that align with organizational strategies and goals.

The Communications Director reports to the Chief Executive Officer, participates on the Leadership Team, and directly manages one other Communications colleague. This is a highly collaborative and hands-on leadership role for someone who is equally comfortable shaping strategy, guiding teams, and actively driving execution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Strategic Planning and Leadership

• Act as a thought-partner to the CEO and leadership team; capable of generating and capturing expansive ideas, and translating them into a clear, actionable communications strategy and roadmap.

• Partner with Executive Leadership to develop and lead organization’s overarching communications and marketing plan, including annual and quarterly goals, milestones and metrics, integrated campaigns and initiatives, and implementation planning.

• Collaborate with the CEO, team, and consultants to manage implementation of our organization’s communication plan to ensure all deliverables are met.

• Lead internal communication strategies to ensure the team remains unified and informed as the organization evolves; manage change and serve as the lead for crisis communications and rapid response needs.

• Manage the Communications Team budget at the organizational and project level based on annual budget planning done with leadership, including selection and management of consultants and vendors.

Media Relations and Brand Visibility

• Oversee media relations, directly or by managing staff or consultants, for reactive and proactive opportunities and thought-leadership.

• Identify and secure opportunities to showcase the organization’s work, solutions, team members, thought leadership, partners, and people who benefit from our approaches.

• Develop compelling messaging and narratives that strengthen brand visibility, deepen engagement, and position FTP as a leading voice in the field.

• Pitch events, awards, and other recognitions that elevate FTP’s and staff’s profiles.

Oversight of Multi-Channel Content

• Serve as Executive Editor for all organizational publications to ensure content is on-message and approved for distribution.

• Manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral (newsletters, brochures, donor communications, and reports).

• Oversee all social media activities, including branding, advocacy campaigns, and ensuring a consistent, dynamic presence across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn).

• Oversee the production of ethical, high-quality multimedia storytelling and video projects that showcase FTP’s impact (e.g., prison releases, family reunifications) with the highest degree of care, sensitivity, and respect.Ensure the organization’s website is properly maintained and updated with relevant, compelling information.

Development and Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with development and executive staff to create compelling fundraising content for donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

• Collaborate cross-functionally and direct staff and consultants in the execution of communications and marketing events.

Team Management and Analytics

• Lead, mentor and manage members of the Communications Team ensuring the effective, successful and professional completion of all tasks.

• Support prioritization and delegation across communications initiatives, ensuring projects move forward effectively in alignment with organizational goals and evolving needs.

• Lead the identification, capture, analysis, and reporting of data for marketing and communications to leadership, the Board, and funders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Mission Alignment and Cultural Competency

• A dedication to our mission of safely releasing people from prison, ending institutional racism, and restoring dignity to those impacted by the criminal justice system.

• Experience working in a team environment with a diverse group of organizations and people across a wide range of backgrounds and sectors.

Strategic Thinking and Execution 

• Experience developing and implementing plans that blend PR, marketing, social media, and advocacy to influence key audiences.

• A track record of elevating brands and leaders to advance organizational goals.

• Excellent writing and editing skills for opinion pieces, strategy documents, reports, and newsletters; a keen eye for brand style.

• The willingness and ability to bring new, creative ideas to the table.

Operational and Project Management

• Extensive experience in project management with the ability to deliver high-quality results under multiple, competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Track record of managing individuals and teams.

• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Salesforce, Box, and Asana.

• Ability to adjust to changing needs, including rapid-response communications and occasional evening or weekend events.

Experience

• 10+ years of work experience in marketing, communications, journalism, social media, or other related fields with increasing levels of responsibility and a demonstrated ability to manage individuals and teams.

• Experience working with diverse communities and a deep commitment to social justice.

• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be willing to drive to locations in the San Francisco Bay Area, including prison releases.

Location & Travel

We believe there is great value in working and collaborating face-to-face and therefore prefer to have this position located in the San Francisco Bay Area, where our Oakland office is located. We are open to considering flexible arrangements for the right candidate.

Depending on the location of the candidate, travel is primarily local during the business day. Some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected. If the candidate is not located in the California Bay Area, quarterly travel to the Oakland office, at a minimum, will be required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary of $135,000 - $155,000, depending on experience 

• 100%-paid benefits package for the employee, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, holidays and paid time off

• 25 paid hours for professional development/coaching

• Option to enroll in our 403(b) retirement plan

To Apply

Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Submit your information, along with

1. A resume;

2. A brief cover letter that describes why you are interested in the role and your qualifications.

3. Three professional references

Diversity, Inclusion, Justice and Equity Statement

FTP works every day to serve justice and that begins with our team.  We are inclusive.  We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view.  We believe diversity drives creativity, understanding and effectiveness, so we are continuing to build a culture where difference is not only valued but sought after.  We strive to create a team where everyone feels empowered to bring their full authentic selves to work.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States to be considered for this role.

For The People is an Equal Opportunity Employer and wants our staff to reflect the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including formerly incarcerated and/or system-involved individuals. We look at each applicant’s full experience and consider each applicant. We encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.  Individuals with lived experience of the criminal justice system and its impacts are strongly encouraged to apply.

Senior Vice President of Creative

Asbury Park, NJ or NYC

Moxie Strategies, LLC

Date Posted: 5/21/2026

About Moxie

Moxie Strategies isn’t just a firm - it’s a force. We shape conversations, move policy, and craftcampaigns that drive results. Founded and led by women, minorities, and LGBTQIA+ professionals, we bring deep expertise across healthcare, energy, higher education, infrastructure, labor, corporate, and nonprofit sectors.

Our tagline, Unique Depth. Bold Impact., reflects exactly how we operate. We dive deep intodata, strategy, and storytelling - because surface-level solutions don’t cut it. We understand thenuances, anticipate challenges, and craft strategies that make a lasting impact. We combine thatdepth with bold execution, ensuring that every campaign, message, and action is designed tomove the needle where it matters. Our team includes data scientists, campaign strategists, mediaexperts, and Emmy-winning creatives who understand how to craft and execute high-impactcampaigns. We are problem-solvers, communicators, and strategists who turn complex challenges into clear, actionable solutions.

Moxie means having guts, vision, and the drive to win. Sound like you? Keep reading.

Position Overview

Moxie Strategies is seeking a Senior Vice President of Creative to lead the development and execution of innovative, high-impact creative. This role serves as the driving force behind the agency’s creative output - shaping big ideas, elevating storytelling, and ensuring best-in-class execution across all client engagements.

The SVP will be a hands-on, senior creative leader who can think strategically, execute tactically, manage production through staff and vendors, and operate with speed. 

The SVP of Creative will focus on developing and implementing bold, culturally relevant campaigns, ensuring work is executed at a high standard and consistently exceeds client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Development & Execution

• Lead the creative team and manage and actively contribute to the end-to-end creative process, from ideation through production and final delivery

• Concept, develop, and execute creative alongside internal teams, translating objectives into compelling, effective solutions

• Create and refine campaign assets and creative outputs as needed to ensure quality and consistency

• Ensure all creative work is impactful, on-brand, and aligned with client goals

• Provide hands-on creative direction while also directly shaping and executing work at key stages of campaign development

• Apply strong proficiency in design principles, visual storytelling, and creative tools to both execute and evaluate work

• Utilize working knowledge of video editing to produce and support the quick execution of video content in today’s media landscape

• Explore and develop AI-based solutions to enhance the creative process

Creative Leadership & Ideation

• Lead the development of big ideas and creative concepts across integrated campaigns

• Drive original, insight-led thinking that pushes creative boundaries and differentiates client work

• Establish a clear creative vision for campaigns and ensure consistency from concept through execution

• Elevate the overall quality of creative output across all engagements

Production Oversight

• Lead and supervise the execution of creative across formats (video, digital, etc.)

• Manage senior designers and external vendors and production partners to ensure all work is delivered on time, within budget, and meets the highest client standards

• Ensure production quality, timelines, and outputs consistently stay on track and meet expectations

• Troubleshoot and guide complex creative challenges during execution

Client Partnership

• Serve as a trusted creative voice in client engagements and presentations

• Inspire confidence through strong creative rationale and storytelling

• Partner with clients to push for bold, effective creative solutions

• Ensure creative work delivers measurable impact and resonates with target audiences

Budget Ownership & Financial Management

• Own and manage creative budgets across client engagements

• Align scopes of work with creative ambition and financial targets

• Monitor project performance to ensure delivery on time and within budget

• Partner with finance to support forecasting, margin management, and resource allocation

Team & Collaboration

• Lead and inspire senior creative talent and cross-functional collaborators

• Provide clear direction and constructive feedback to elevate creative work

• Foster a culture of high standards, curiosity, and innovation

• Ensure seamless coordination between internal teams and external partners

Innovation & Creative Excellence

• Stay at the forefront of cultural trends, emerging formats, and creative technologies

• Champion new approaches that enhance storytelling and audience engagement

• Continuously raise the bar for creativity, originality, and executional excellence

• Bring AI-informed insights and approaches to the work of the creative team

Qualifications

• 10+ years of creative experience leading high stakes, multi-channel campaigns (paid media, digital, video, grassroots), including electoral or advocacy campaign experience. 

• A keen understanding of and experience working in complex environments, especially highly regulated industries, corporate work, and campaign and advocacy communicationsand the ability to translate complex business or policy issues into compelling creative work.

• A strong instinct for powerful storytelling and how language and design motivate and persuade audiences.

• Demonstrated experience managing external vendors and freelancers.

• Superior communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to tailor messaging and distill complex information into concise and compelling language and content. 

• Adept in using research and other data-informed resources to conceptualize messaging and a deep understanding of audience, targeting, and persuasion.

• Strong understanding of audience and voice.

• Experience across video, digital, and social-first content.

• Skilled at distilling high-level concepts into clear direction for direct reports and vendors.

• Results-oriented with excellent judgment and a proven ability to balance speed and qualityin a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. 

• Meticulous and detail-focused, with high standards for production and design.

• Comfortable in an environment of ambiguity and change.

• A hands-on problem solver who is fun, kind, and loves a challenge.

Salary and Benefits

Annual compensation for this role is between $150,000-$175,000, based on experience.

At Moxie Strategies, we believe that supporting our team’s well-being is key to achieving success together. As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal goals:

• Health & Wellness:

o Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

o Pre-tax Flexible Spending and Commuter Savings Account

• Financial Security:

o Competitive salary based on experience

o Performance-based bonus structure with growth potential

o Opportunity for future participation in our profit-sharing program

o 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% company contribution of your base salary

o Life insurance

• Work-Life Balance:

o Generous paid time off (PTO) and company holidays

o Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid options (role-specific)

o Paid parental leave and family support

• Professional Growth:

o The opportunity to lead impactful projects within a dynamic and inclusive environment.

o Collaboration with a team of accomplished professionals dedicated to driving change.

o Access to industry conferences, training, and certifications

o Career development and mentorship opportunities

We’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Join Moxie and experience a workplace that values your contributions, invests in your growth, and celebrates your success.

How to Apply

Moxie is partnering with Grossman Solutions in this search. To apply for this role, submit a resume and a compelling cover letter at grossmansolutions.applytojob.com/apply. The cover letter should be concise, compelling, and outline the specific ways in which you would be a good fit for this position. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Equal Opportunity

Moxie is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Community Programs Coordinator

Remote

The Communications Network

Date Posted: 5/15/2026

Chaloner has partnered with The Communications Network on their search for a Community Programs Coordinator.

ABOUT THE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

The Communications Network connects, gathers, and informs leaders from the most influential foundations, nonprofits, and social-sector consultancies across the globe. We are a vibrant community of 3,000+ communicators, storytellers, strategists, and community builders.

Driven by our core values of community, learning, and leadership, The Network helps social-sector leaders use communications to advance a more just, healthy, and equitable world. We work remotely, flexibly, and collaboratively. Our team culture is curious, kind, creative, and candid.

The Communications Network is a nonpartisan professional community. We are not an advocacy organization. Our work is to serve the field, not to advance positions within it. We are generous, not self-promotional. Curious, not agenda-driven. The work is about the members, not about us.

As we continue to expand our reach through our LOCAL and Circles Programs, we want to provide the highest level of support and experience to our members. The Network seeks a warm, customer care-oriented Community Programs Coordinator to build lasting and supportive relationships with our community.

THE ROLE

The Community Programs Coordinator keeps the Network's community programs running smoothly. They will coordinate the communications, logistics, and relationships that make it possible for 150+ volunteer facilitators and leaders to do their work well. The coordinator will act as a bridge, ensuring flawless day-to-day operations across the community team. They will ensure that internal team members and our community leaders feel seen, supported, and connected to HQ.

About Circles

Circles connect folks based on shared issue focus/areas, shared roles, or shared identities. The aim is to help Network members build their professional networks, share resources, and help each other succeed. Circles are your network within The Network.

About LOCALs

LOCALs Groups build community in the places where people live and work. These groups are place-based and offer members a way to connect more deeply to a local professional network.

Each program provides an opportunity for members to network, learn through events and webinars, and deepen their connection with the Network and each other.

This role sits within the dynamic Community and Memberships team. While the primary focus is Circles and LOCAL program coordination, the organization is collaborative, and all team members pitch in to support member and community support and initiatives as needs arise.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Circles and LOCALS Program Coordination & Logistics

Own the day-to-day operations of Circles and LOCAL programs, keeping all moving parts organized and on track.

• Manage scheduling, logistics, and communications for all monthly Circles Zoom calls, including calendars, invitations, access, reminders, and follow-up

• Maintain a centralized calendar for LOCAL chapter activity and milestones

• Manage member and leader rosters, Slack access, and onboarding for new Circles and LOCAL participants

• Track attendance, engagement, and program health metrics across both programs; share regular updates with the Director

• Collaborate with the Membership Specialist to keep MemberClicks data current and clean and to process gathering expense reimbursements

• Keep all program documents, web pages, database records, and communications up-to-date

• Support Leaders Learning program logistics, including invitations, calendar holds, slide prep, and tech support

• Support the launch of new Circles and LOCAL groups as the program grows

Leader & Member Support

Serve as the primary point of contact for Circles and LOCAL leaders — responsive, consistent, and easy to reach.

• Attend all Circles calls; arrange team coverage when absent

• Maintain ongoing communication with Circle leaders and LOCAL leaders; proactively identify where groups are getting stuck and connect them with resources or solutions

• Coordinate leader and facilitator onboarding and offboarding across Circles and LOCAL groups

• Equip leaders with HQ messaging, resources, and tools needed to run their programs with confidence

• Coordinate Network Leader recognition throughout the year via monthly spotlights, meaningful recognition, and celebration moments

• Connect members and leaders across programs when there's a natural fit or shared interest

• Identify engagement challenges early and bring recommended adjustments to the Director

Communications & Documentation

Keep leaders informed, gatherings visible, and program knowledge organized and accessible.

• Draft and send regular communications to Circles facilitators and LOCAL leaders: updates, reminders, recognition, and feedback requests

• Produce Circles call recaps that highlight actionable takeaways and surface patterns to the broader Community and Memberships team

• Collect post-gathering feedback from LOCAL leaders and attendees; track trends and share findings with the Director

• Engage Circles members in Slack between calls by seeding conversations, sharing resources, and posting reminders

• Ensure LOCAL gatherings are promoted across newsletters, Slack, and social channels

• Work with the Communications Coordinator to keep Mailchimp templates current and tailored to each LOCAL group and to connect gathering attendees to the Network newsletter

• Document processes, guidebooks, and templates to keep programs easy to operate and hand off

Event Support

• Coordinate logistics for the annual in-person Leaders Summit and for volunteer leaders attending in-person events

• Support production and on-site coordination of the annual ComNet Conference, including specific activities for community program participants and leaders and other responsibilities as assigned

Cross-Team Collaboration

• The Community Programs Coordinator reports to and works closely with the Director of Community Experience to execute community program strategy and communicate program activities, successes, and challenges.

• Coordinate with the Learning and Communications teams to align volunteer-facing messaging

• Serve as a reliable partner to a small, senior HQ team — communicating proactively and flagging issues early

WHO YOU ARE

• A clear, warm communicator who writes well and follows up without being asked

• A project manager by instinct — you anticipate needs, drive delivery, and ensure everyone is meeting their deadlines

• You have a high attention to detail — you catch what others miss and care that the small things are right

• You are comfortable managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment without dropping the ball

• Someone who finds genuine satisfaction in making systems work and other people successful

• Experience in, or interest learning, Google Workspace, MailChimp, Eventbrite, MemberClicks, Canva, Claude, Slack, Zoom, or similar tools

• Experience in nonprofits, philanthropy, or member associations is a plus, not required

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Six months in:

• Every Circles facilitator and LOCAL group leader knows your name — and knows they can count on you

A year in:

• Circles and LOCAL programs run smoothly, predictably, and professionally with minimal friction for participants

• Communications between HQ and volunteer leaders are consistent, clear, and on time

• Program data is accurate, up to date, and easy to act on

• No volunteer leader feels out of the loop or unsupported

• The HQ team trusts you to coordinate and support programs fully and surface problems before they grow

• The Director of Community Experience can focus on strategy and leader development because operations are well in hand

• Your colleagues describe you as reliable, warm, and easy to work with

THE DETAILS

Salary: $45,000–$50,000, commensurate with experience

Benefits: 401(k) with 5% match, health/dental/vision insurance, generous PTO, Summer Fridays, and an extended winter break office closure

This is a remote position with occasional in-person team meetings in Washington, D.C. Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, generally 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern. Occasional travel required for Network convenings and conferences. Conference days are fast-paced and physically active, requiring the ability to move throughout a venue for extended periods.

To apply: Interested candidates should apply by using the application form. Chaloner will review all applicants and, upon qualification, contact you to determine next steps.

Chief Marketing Officer

Seattle, WA

Seattle Rep

Date Posted: 5/15/2026

Seattle Rep, one of the nation’s leading regional theaters, is seeking a Chief Marketing Officer to shape how the organization connects with audiences—driving revenue, elevating brand visibility, and advancing a modern, data-informed approach to marketing in the performing arts. This is a rare opportunity to lead marketing for a major American theater at a moment of both stability and ambition—where thoughtful strategy, creative energy, and institutional alignment can meaningfully expand impact and reach. The CMO will join a senior leadership team committed to collaboration around strategies designed to support a thriving theater organization keenly focused on fulfilling its mission through excellence, excitement, and innovation.

Seattle Rep puts theater at the heart of public life. Founded in 1963 and winner of the 1990 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, Seattle Rep is led by Artistic Director Dámaso Rodríguez and Managing Director Jeffrey Herrmann. Over a season and throughout the year, Seattle Rep collaborates with extraordinary artists to create productions and programs that reflect and elevate the diverse cultures, perspectives, and life experiences of the Pacific Northwest. Seattle Rep enjoys a celebrated national reputation based on its commitment to excellence on stage, its continuing commitment to developing new work and investing in national and local artists, and its place as the premiere regional theater in the Pacific Northwest.

The search is being led by VP of Executive Search Cynthia Fuhrman, in consultation with and support from the TOC Arts Partners search team. Applications will be accepted until this role is filled.

For general questions or nominations of prospective candidates, please contact searchteam@tocartspartners.com. We kindly request no phone calls. Specific questions about the position may be directed to: Cynthia Fuhrman, VP, Executive Search, cynthia@tocartspartners.com.

Director of Digital Fundraising Strategy

Remote (20% travel for in-person meetings)

Future Now

Date Posted: 5/15/2026

Deadline to apply: 5pm ET on June 5, 2026

Who We Are

We believe it is self-evident that all people are created equal, with the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness – and that government secures these rights with the consent of the governed. We call this the American Promise.

To achieve the American Promise requires effective government, fair markets, personal freedom, and representative democracy –  and it starts, as the Declaration of Independence itself did, with the states.

Future Now is an effort to achieve the American Promise in states with high impact interventions. The Future Now family includes initiatives such as The States Project and The States Forum.

The Opportunity

Future Now is seeking a Director of Digital Fundraising Strategy to join its Development Vertical and lead the design and execution of a sophisticated and integrated digital fundraising strategy focused on acquiring new donors and audiences, converting them into revenue, and scaling programs that work, all in service of The States Project’s/Future Now’s mission. 

Working in close collaboration with leaders in the Development Vertical, the Director will curate and manage the development of coordinated content for The States Project’s owned channels, including its social media platforms, website, paid ads, and email program, to strengthen and grow its fundraising operations. This leader will direct both the daily content and long-term strategies for The States Project’s digital communications, and ensure that audiences are carefully segmented to deliver the right message to the right audience. The Director will also oversee data collection and analysis, implement strategic testing, and advise leaders in the Development Vertical to improve and optimize the impact of all digital communications to achieve fundraising goals.

This position reports to the Chief Growth Officer and manages a team of staff and external consultants. The successful candidate will have a strong background in digital marketing, the ability to manage a variety of stakeholders, and demonstrated experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies that successfully increase revenue. You will be experienced in and committed to bringing innovation and creativity to this work, and excited about playing a key role in an organization willing to take risks and think outside the box.

What You Will Do

Principal activities will include but not be limited to:

Leadership and Strategy

• Develop impactful integrated digital communications strategies that advance The States Project’s objectives and expand its reach and revenue

• Serve as a content curator and connector and drive the coordination of strategic messaging on all platforms across the organization, including social media channels, paid ads, website, and email 

• Work closely with department leaders to support their efforts to integrate coordinated messaging in their digital content

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of data, performance metrics, and fundraising within a high compliance structure and effectively apply this knowledge to increase the impact of all digital communications

• Provide strategic guidance, counsel, thought-partnership, and training to organizational leaders regarding Future Now’s digital communications using data-driven insights, translating complex data into clear recommendations 

• Provide collaborative advice and guidance on digital fundraising strategies to Future Now initiatives, including The States Forum and Heartland Signal

• Effectively lead, mentor, and manage a team of staff and outside consultants

Marketing Operations

• Own the program’s acquisition targets, including list growth and conversion rates.

• Lead the daily development and curation of integrated digital content for all channels and campaigns, and drive the long-term digital communications strategies  

• Develop a strategy to optimize The States Project’s audiences and work with the team to test and develop content strategies to convert each audience segment

• Provide data-driven guidance to all teams to improve the performance of their digital communications, translating high level information into actionable tactics and strategy 

• Oversee the continuous collection, measurement, and analysis of high-level performance data across all platforms, including attribution, customer acquisition costs, and revenue impacts

• Serve as the thought leader for developing and implementing testing strategies, continually test messaging across all digital channels, and provide clear analysis to the team to increase the impact of their communications

• Support the teams across the organization, including the directors of the Giving Circles, with strategic advice on content curation and best practices to optimize their communications with donors and potential donors

• Increase the overall performance of the digital fundraising program

What You Bring

• At least 6 years of progressively responsible professional experience in digital communications, marketing, and marketing analytics, including at least two years serving in a leadership capacity 

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex insights into clear and actionable recommendations

• Experience using a CRM to track audiences across platforms, as well as paid acquisition on Meta

• Leadership experience in complex political environments and/or advocacy organizations 

• Demonstrated ability to manage risk and rapid response on digital platforms  

• Demonstrated experience running marketing campaigns that drive revenue growth, and managing digital ad buying

• Self-starter with a drive to make things happen and a “no job too small” mindset

• Proven track record of program management excellence and high standards for success, with the ability to manage up, down, and across an organization

• Results-oriented with a proven ability to perform well under pressure and excellent judgment

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills

• Proven ability to develop and maintain trusting relationships with a variety of stakeholders

• Experience managing teams, including consultants 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience 

Benefits

The position offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits currently offered include 75% paid coverage of medical, dental, and vision for individuals and dependents, basic life insurance, an employee assistance program, unlimited PTO, 401(k) matching, annual professional development, wellness, and work-from-home stipends and paid family leave.

Compensation:

The salary for this position is  $126,250 - 146,954 per year*. Salary offers are made based on the market rate and the candidate's demonstrated level of proficiency, experience, and credentials.

*The pay rate or range noted for this position is in compliance with the District of Columbia Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023, NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, and other state and local laws.

FN does not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. FN values diversity and strongly encourages women, individuals with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, religious beliefs, and military backgrounds to apply.

FN complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. 

To Apply

To apply for this position, submit a resume and cover letter at https://grossmansolutions.applytojob.com/apply. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

What You Can Expect During the Recruitment and Hiring Process:

All applicants will submit a resume and cover letter. Selected applicants will be moved forward to a phone screen. The next steps will include additional interviews with Grossman Solutions and organizational leadership.

Communications Officer

Hybrid (Saint Paul, Minnesota)

Bush Foundation

Date Posted: 5/15/2026

Ballinger | Leafblad is honored to partner with the Bush Foundation on the search for its next Communications Officer.

The Communications Officer serves as a cross-functional communications lead and creative producer, helping turn strategy into coordinated, high-impact communications across the Foundation. This role leads communications projects and campaigns from concept through execution, guiding content, messaging, audience engagement, and brand efforts in partnership with colleagues, consultants, and community partners.

The Bush Foundation invests in great ideas and the people who power them across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography. Through its grantmaking, fellowships, and partnerships, the Foundation works to inspire and support creative problem solving that makes the region better for everyone.

The ideal candidate brings strong communications experience within complex, collaborative organizations and excels at managing integrated projects, campaigns, and partnerships across multiple audiences and platforms. They are an exceptional editor and adaptable writer who can navigate nuance, coordinate cross-functional work, and guide communications efforts from planning through execution. They bring strong judgment, curiosity, and a commitment to collaboration, learning, and relationship-building.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Significant experience (at least 5 years) in a communications role within a complex organization.

• Candidates should be within commuting distance of the office to support the role’s hybrid, in-person collaboration expectations.

• Advanced project management skills, which include strong planning, delegation, budgeting and critical thinking skills, with demonstrated success leading and motivating cross-functional teams.

• Highly effective relationship manager, able to build key allies inside and outside the organization, while exercising independent judgement and communicating effectively with a broad range of partners.

• Exceptional editing and copy-editing skills, able to review materials for nuance, style and form, while ensuring accuracy and consistency.

• Adaptable writing skills, able to understand nuanced context and style and apply in different ways and in different contexts.

• Comfort operating in highly collaborative, matrixed environments with shared ownership, iterative feedback processes and evolving priorities.

• Ability to manage evolving timelines and iterative project approaches and workflows while identifying challenges and implementing effective solutions.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress), social media tools and e-marketing platforms (e.g., MailChimp, Salesforce)

• Knowledge of and curiosity about emerging communications trends and related technologies.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to building relationships and understanding of people of different backgrounds and communities; able to question own biases in understanding issues and people.

• Enthusiasm for Bush’s operating values and a willingness to reflect, learn and act to do what it takes to live up to them.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $127,733.

Compensation includes participation in Bush’s comprehensive benefits package. More provided in the position profile here. 

View the full position profile at https://www.ballingerleafblad.com/current-searches

TO APPLY

All applicants must apply online here.

To apply, a resume and cover letter are required for consideration.

We strive for a transparent and supportive process, starting with an initial review of applications, followed by exploratory conversations with qualified candidates, in-depth interviews, and open communication throughout. There will be an immediate and ongoing review of candidates, so we encourage and appreciate early applications.

All inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality, subject to standard recruiting practices and any applicable legal disclosure obligations.

For more details or questions, inquiries may also be directed to Jamie Millard at jamie@ballingerleafblad.com.

Applications will be accepted through May 28, 2026 at noon CST or until the position is filled. Review of materials begins immediately. We encourage early application.

Associate Communications Officer

Flint, Michigan

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

Date Posted: 5/15/2026

About the position

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation seeks an associate communications officer to help communicate about the Foundation’s charitable work in our hometown of Flint, Michigan. The ACO reports to the communications officer for our Flint Area grantmaking program. The position is based at our headquarters in Flint, with some remote work.

Responsibilities

• Work with colleagues in Communications and Programs to document, raise awareness, and increase public and policymaker support for charitable efforts the Mott Foundation supports in our home community.

• Write content for varied audiences, including but not limited to Flint residents, local leaders, policymakers and Foundation trustees.

• Collaborate with Communications colleagues on photos, graphics and data visualizations to help communicate clearly about work the Foundation supports.

• Attend site visits, media events and other community gatherings to gather and share information.

• When appropriate, serve as a communications resource to the Foundation’s Flint area grantees.

• Collaborate on Foundation-wide projects led by the Communications Department, such as our annual report and communications related to the Foundation’s centennial.

Attributes

• You’re a strong writer who also has good oral communication skills.

• You have at least some experience working with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to develop strong communications products.

• You’re able to work collaboratively with different teams to gather project requirements, establish timelines, provide status updates, and effectively receive and incorporate feedback.

• You have strong time management and prioritization skills that enable you to simultaneously handle and quickly complete multiple projects.

• You work well in a fluid environment where priorities may change quickly.

• You’re motivated to stay up to date with storytelling and social media trends, tools and best practices.

Qualifications and requirements

• Three to five years of experience in journalism, public relations or communications for social good.

• Ability to write news releases, feature stories, cutlines and talking points.

• Published/posted clips that demonstrate your writing skills.

• Preference may be given to candidates who have deep knowledge of the Flint community.

• Excellent attention to detail and an eye for aesthetics.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Familiarity with AP Style and proficiency with the use of storytelling and data visualization tools would be helpful but are not prerequisites.

• The position requires an on-site presence in the Flint office Monday through Thursday, with the option of working remotely on Friday, when possible. Employees may flex their hours earlier in the week to work a half day on Friday, and they also have an additional bank of remote workdays each year.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation and benefits

The salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000.

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation offers a generous benefits package, including: medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and their families, paid at 100% for most plans; 15 paid holidays and three weeks of vacation in the first year, increasing to four weeks the second year; and both a 401(k) and pension plan. The Foundation also provides employees with a 3:1 match for their personal charitable contributions.

How to apply for this position

To apply, please email the following to HR@mott.org:

• Cover letter.

• Resume.

• Three writing samples, as well as a description of the role(s) that you and others played in finalizing the written content.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage interested parties to apply as soon as possible.

About the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

Automotive pioneer Charles Stewart Mott established the private charitable foundation that bears his name in 1926 in Flint, Michigan. The Mott Foundation supports and works with organizations in our hometown of Flint and communities around the world to promote a just, equitable and sustainable society. We make grants to nonprofit organizations working in our four areas of interest: the Flint area, youth engagement, environment and civil society. In 2025, the Foundation made 396 grants totaling more than $161 million. For more information, visit mott.org.

The Mott Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity of thinking, background and perspective among its staff. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Senior Brand Manager

Hybrid (Seattle, WA)

Seattle Foundation

Date Posted: 5/07/2026

Chaloner has partnered with Seattle Foundation on their search for a Senior Brand Manager.

Who We Are: 

With a vision of a joyful region of shared prosperity, belonging, and justice, Seattle Foundation works to support and sustain the ecosystem of community organizations who are most proximate to the issues we are trying to change. Through our work as a philanthropic advisor, grant maker, and convener, we invest in community-led solutions and ignite powerful and rewarding philanthropy to make Greater Seattle a stronger, more vibrant community for all.  

Position Overview: 

The Senior Brand Manager is the primary steward and architect of Seattle Foundation's brand—responsible for shaping, evolving and activating a cohesive brand strategy, narratives and experiences that build long-term brand loyalty, deepen trust and advances the Foundation's mission and impact.  

This role owns the day-to-day health of the brand, including leading a brand refresh. The position will serve as both the visionary and project owner from strategy through rollout, ensuring the brand is not only compelling but deeply rooted across the organization, across channels, campaigns, experiences and touchpoints.

Working in close partnership with the Director of Marketing & Communications, Digital Marketing Manager, Philanthropic Services team, Impact team and cross-functional leaders, the Senior Brand Manager will translate strategy into actionable frameworks to ensure that our storytelling is consistent, intentional, relevant and effective—while remaining responsive to the evolving needs of donors, partners, and communities.

This is a high-impact, hands-on role for a strategic thinker who excels at bringing strategy to life, while building the systems and discipline needed to sustain our brand over time.  

Primary responsibilities:  

Brand Strategy, Governance & Stewardship

• Serve as a core steward of the organization’s brand architecture, ensuring consistency across all external-facing materials and optimizing brand placement opportunities to drive growth and impact.

• Serve as the visionary and project owner for the full brand refresh process, from strategic framing through launch and organizational adoption.

• Lead the development and execution of annual and long-range brand plans that align brand identity with growth targets.

• Support the Director of Marketing & Communications with developing tools, guidelines, training, templates, review processes, etc. to enable staff and partners to activate brand with confidence, consistency and effectiveness.

• Develop and maintain a brand identity that emphasizes fiduciary responsibility, legacy, and deep community impact to resonate with HNW individuals, families, and institutional donors

• Support the CGO and CMO by acting as the “voice of the consumer” within SeaFdn, leveraging primary research to solve complex business challenges.

Brand Narrative & Creative Campaign Leadership

• Function as the lead creative, producing integrated brand campaigns across channels that advance fundraising, engagement, and impact goals, in collaboration with the Digital Marketing Manager.

• Shape storytelling approaches that translate complex philanthropic and systems-change work into accessible, compelling messages.

• Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to surface stories from programs, partners, and community that strengthen customer-service-oriented experiences, donor trust, loyalty and engagement.

• Provide creative direction and feedback to ensure work aligns with brand strategy and narrative goals.

• Build and maintain a roster of creative partners to scale capacity and creative excellence. Partner with internal colleagues and external vendors to produce high-quality creative assets

• Partner with the PR/Stat-comms, Philanthropic Services, and Impact teams to translate subject matter expertise into "thought leadership" platforms, such as authoring white papers on emerging trends like impact investing or next-generation engagement to position the firm as a premier advisor.

High Impact Marketing & Engagement

• Performance Marketing Integration: Partner with business development and Digital teams to ensure brand campaigns are optimized for conversion and customer acquisition cost (CAC) efficiency.

• Partner with the PR/Strat-comms team to conceptualize 360° communication campaigns that highlight the SeaFdn’s unique "theory of change" and social impact narrative, compelling prospective donors to move from interest to commitment

• Collaborate with the CGO and CMO to deliver an innovation roadmap that drives pipeline, ensuring go-to-market strategies are validated for both brand-fit and commercial viability.

• Identify and capitalize on "white space" opportunities, including new category entries or untapped consumer segments.

• Design and lead signature events and brand activations that spark engagement through "Next-Gen" or "Peer-to-Peer" donor networks, delivering engagements that position the Foundation as a facilitator of social capital.

• Develop frameworks to measure event success beyond attendance, tracking post-event lead conversion, donor retention rates, and increases in "add-on" contributions from existing clients.

Measurement & Operational Excellence

• Work closely with the Digital Marketing Manager to ensure brand and narrative are effectively translated into digital channels and campaigns

• Establish metrics that bridge brand health (awareness in the wealth sector) with commercial health (new funds opened, revenue from fees, and asset growth).

• Partner with IT and Operations to ensure CRM systems (like Dynamics) are optimized for personalized fundholder stewardship and data-driven marketing.

• Standardize reporting cycles and a system to track brand lift, perception, relevance, and reach overtime.

Qualifications: 

• 7+ years of progressive experience in marketing and communications, with deep experience in brand strategy, narrative development, and campaign leadership   

• 5+ years of experience in both top-of-funnel brand planning (identity/positioning) and bottom-of-funnel marketing execution (lead gen/conversion).

• Proven ability to lead complex, cross‑functional work through influence, expertise, and collaboration; experience managing vendors and external partners required

• Demonstrated success in crafting long-term brand plans, including the definition of core values, mission statements, and unique value propositions.

• Demonstrated experience translating complex ideas into clear and compelling narratives for diverse audiences from philanthropists to community grantee partners, civic leaders, policymakers, corporate leaders, and more.   

• Demonstrated success translating business intelligence into strategy and integrated campaigns, activations, and launches.

• Successfully scaled brand presence by leading 360° brand activations and curated event strategies that deepen stakeholder relationships and accelerate revenue growth.

• Creative thinker with a proven track record of driving successful end-to-end marketing and communications strategies with the use of analytics and KPIs to demonstrate impact and effectiveness.  

• Exceptional brand creative and campaign design skills, with experience in elevating brands across multimedia formats (digital, print, video, donor and community‑facing materials).

• Strong project and change‑management skills, with the ability to manage complexity and competing priorities.

• Experience using marcom technologies, data, research, and qualitative insights to assess brand effectiveness and guide strategy, process improvement and relationships.

• Sound judgment and political acumen, with the ability to navigate diverse stakeholder interests.

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills with an ability to keep multiple projects on track, anticipate obstacles, adapt to change and communicate expectations along the way. 

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion—particularly racial and economic justice—and to representing communities with care and respect.

• Passion for philanthropy and alignment with the Foundation’s mission.

• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative, and evolving environment, especially during periods of change.

 Department: Marketing & Communications  

Reports to: Director Marketing & Communications  

Classification: Full-time/Annual | Salary/Exempt 

Salary: $115,000 - $130,000

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, LTD. Optional Flex plan and dependent coverage. 403(b) retirement matched at 5%, 100% immediate vesting. PTO accruals: 15 days vacation, 10 days sick, 4 wellness days, 15 holidays; annual remote, commuter and wellness stipends. 

Work location: Flexible; can be fully in-person, or hybrid (remote and in-person). This position is expected to be in-person for some required team and organization-wide meetings (e.g. monthly All-Hands meetings). Office located downtown Seattle; must live in WA state.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:  

Seattle Foundation envisions a thriving region of shared prosperity, belonging, and justice, where all individuals and communities have equitable access and outcomes, regardless of race, place, or identity. We are committed to advancing racial equity using an intersectional lens, and integrate our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts into all that we do. We hold ourselves accountable to uphold our organizational values, and strive to do better every day.  

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:  

The work is performed in an office setting, or hybrid (remote and in-person). This position will require some in-office presence. All positions require the capability of working at a PC for extended periods. Team efforts with event support may require periods of physical activity involving standing, walking, and moderate lifting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions of the role. 

We seek individuals to join our 50+ team who are committed to our vision of a stronger, more vibrant community for all; collaboratively finding solutions; continually improving; and going above and beyond in service of our philanthropic partners and the broader community.  

We’re in the midst of an exciting evolution in our work. While the Seattle region is undergoing major economic growth, systemic failures across sectors continue to leave Black, Indigenous, and communities of color behind, placing our whole community at risk. Seattle Foundation is creating a dynamic path for philanthropy through the Blueprint for Impact. The Blueprint details a regional vision to engage a wide range of partners to address racial and economic inequities. The Blueprint takes shape in three core areas: a just democracy, an equitable economy, and a resilient environment (further description included here).  

As an equal opportunity employer, Seattle Foundation does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. We welcome all candidates from a wide range of backgrounds who have the skills and are passionate about our work, and we strongly encourage applicants of color to apply.  

More information about the Foundation can be found at www.seattlefoundation.org.

Interested candidates should apply by using the application form. Chaloner will review all applicants and, upon qualification, contact you to determine next steps.