The Communications Network ? Director-Communications and ...

Location:
Cambridge, Mass.

Organization:
The Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP)?is a nonprofit organization focused on the development of comparative data to enable higher-performing funders. CEP?s mission is to?provide data and create insight so philanthropic funders can better define, assess, and improve their effectiveness?? and, as a result, their intended impact. This mission is based on a vision of a world in which pressing social needs are more effectively addressed. It stems from a belief that improved effectiveness of philanthropic funders can have a profoundly positive impact on nonprofit organizations and the people and communities they serve.

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Position Overview:
?CEP is currently seeking a creative and dynamic Director of Communications and Programming to partner?with the President on all aspects of the organization?s marketing and communications. With?primary responsibility for external communications?designed to promote CEP?s research, assessment tools, and programming resources, as well as?to positively influence foundation practices, the Director of Communications and Programming will oversee CEP?s website and?its?popular blog, its?promotional materials, its social medial presence, and its biennial conference for foundation CEOs and trustees. Additionally, the Director will be responsible for securing national, regional, and niche press coverage, as well as for supporting the President in his role as the organization?s leading spokesperson. Reporting directly to the President and serving as a member of the senior team, the Director will work closely and collaboratively with the Vice President for Assessment Tools and Vice?President?for Research, as well as oversee a staff of two.
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Responsibilities:

• Develop, plan and implement communications strategies that?promote CEP?s assessment tools and research, as well as position CEP as a thought leader in the?philanthropic?community. Ensuring the highest standards of communications across the organization and maintain CEP?s brand identity and unique positioning.
• Write and edit?all marketing collateral, email newsletter content, website/blog content, press releases, and annual appeals. Compose speeches, op-ed pieces and other written assignments in collaboration with?CEP?President
• Actively pursue?coverage in the trade and mainstream media, developing and maintaining press relationships; engage President or other staff in press?opportunities as appropriate
• Plan and produce CEP?s biennial conference and other event programming aiming at foundation CEOs, trustees, and senior?executives
• Manage relationships with external vendors, including designers, writers,?programmers, and production firms
• Develop?marketing and communications budget
• Provide leadership and management to the communications staff of two. Oversee the team?s capacity to provide public relations, design and communications?support to?CEP departments,?including the Development, Research, and Assessment teams

??Qualifications:

• ?At least 8 years of communications, marketing or public relations experience, preferably in an entrepreneurial, nonprofit or foundation environment; familiarity with philanthropy a plus
• Outstanding writing and editing skills
• Sharp news sense and experience securing press coverage at national, regional, and niche media levels
• Ability to lead staff, make decisions and prioritize competing requests in a fast-moving, results-oriented organization
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to transfer good communications skills to colleagues who do not specialize in communications
• Willingness to play a range of roles from adviser to strategist to implementer
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively, as well as manage consultants and meet deadlines
• Personal committment to CEP?s mission
• Proficient in Windows MS Office suite, and social media tools. Familiarity with Sage or other CRM system, CMS Made Simple or other CMS program, Constant Contact or other e-newsletter tools; design skills a plus
• Bachelor?s degree or equivalent; advanced degree preferable

How to Apply:
Click here to apply online on CEP?s website. You will be required to upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience?meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity, in Word format and addressed to Phil Buchanan. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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