Director of Digital Marketing and Fundraising

International Fellowship Of Christians And Jews - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Chicago, IL

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Director of Digital Marketing and Fundraising will oversee the digital marketing and direct response fundraising initiatives for the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews. This role involves developing and managing strategic plans and financial budgets to enhance fundraising efficiencies, acquire new donors, and retain existing ones. The position requires collaboration with various teams and stakeholders to implement effective marketing strategies that align with the organization's mission and brand voice.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage integrated digital fundraising and marketing strategies and operations.
• Lead direct response initiatives to achieve organizational goals.
• Ensure the development and distribution of mission-inspired content and test new content through standardized testing methodologies.
• Maintain and steward revenue, donor, and expense budgets to meet organizational goals.
• Report on digital campaign progress and identify innovative trends and opportunities.
• Analyze data to enhance existing digital initiatives and test new hypotheses.
• Lead and mentor the digital marketing and fundraising team, providing coaching for skill development.
• Manage multiple vendors to ensure performance against goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related fields.
• Minimum of 7 years of non-profit fundraising experience across diverse digital channels.
• At least 5 years of direct employee management experience with a proven track record of building high-performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of digital direct response marketing techniques and best practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and donor databases.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Fund Raising Executive certification.
• Experience in emergency response fundraising.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance