Associate Director, Marketing

CCS Fundraising • Washington, DC

4d • $60,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Marketing supports the execution of the regional marketing plan through hands-on coordination, content creation, and project management across key functions—conferences and events, partnerships, communications, publications, and digital marketing. The Associate Director, Marketing translates strategic plans into action, ensuring that all marketing activities are executed effectively, tracked accurately, and aligned with regional and firmwide goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent along with one to two years of relevant experience preferred (Nonprofits, Fundraising, Communications, Marketing)
• Exceptional communication, writing, and proofreading skills
• Creative presentation design experience
• Advanced skills researching nonprofit organizations, potential client leads, and key contacts
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to think strategically and see the big picture while also executing tasks in a detail-oriented manner
• Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and self-directed behavior
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the team, clients, and staff across the firm
• Demonstrated commitment or interest in the nonprofit sector through professional, volunteer, or personal experience
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to travel for brief periods of time may be required

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with client relationship management software a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics for marketing activities and events, including conference registrations, collateral, schedules, exhibitor coordination, and speaking proposals.
• Track and report on marketing activities, budgets, and ROI through HubSpot in partnership with the Marketing Lead.
• Manage contact lists, imports, and data accuracy in HubSpot; manage email distribution and reporting.
• Prepare and distribute pre- and post-event communications and social content in partnership with Corporate Marketing.
• Coordinate conference and event logistics (booths, sponsorships, travel, materials, speaking submissions).
• Draft speaking proposals, manage deadlines, and support content preparation for presenters.
• Liaise with nonprofit associations and sector partners for sponsorship and partnership opportunities.
• Manage sponsorship logistics, including scheduling calls, tracking payments, and maintaining calendars.
• Draft and distribute regional publications, email campaigns, and social media content.
• In collaboration with Department Lad, develop thought leadership materials, philanthropic landscapes, and market-specific resources.
• Collaborate with Business Development on tailored content for outreach and follow-up.
• Provide internal communication needs, including updates to the marketing resource library and reports.
• Partner with Business Development to coordinate lead follow-up, event outreach, and conference attendee engagement.
• Support Business Development-led strategic outreach campaigns with marketing materials and distribution support.
• Work closely with Corporate Marketing and Field Marketers to ensure alignment with firmwide standards and campaigns.
• Manage and update all relevant trackers and shared files to ensure real-time visibility of marketing activity.
• Track engagement metrics for events, sponsorships, and outreach, reporting results to Marketing Lead.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, creative innovation, and efficiency within marketing workflows.

Benefits

• CCS offers competitive benefits, a dynamic training program, resources, career advancement, mentoring, and networking opportunities.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage a diverse pool of candidates to apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees