Associate Director, Marketing and Business Development

Description

TITLE: Associate Director, Marketing and Business Development

LOCATION: Philadelphia, Washington D.C.

REPORTS TO: Vice President, Marketing & Business Development

TYPE: Full Time, Hybrid (one-two days in-office per week)

Please submit a cover letter.

This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship.

Who We Are

CCS Fundraising is an international strategic fundraising firm that partners with nonprofits for transformational change. Since 1947, CCS has empowered many of the world’s greatest organizations across sectors to advance some of the most important causes in history. We plan, manage, and implement programs and initiatives that achieve fundraising goals and mission impact.

CCS provides tailored support to more than 700 nonprofit organizations annually. Headquartered in New York, the firm has over 600 professionals and 18 offices throughout the United States and Europe. Our people are our greatest strength. At CCS, you will join a diverse team of smart, passionate, and resourceful professionals who are driven by purpose and committed to performance.

UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE

The Associate Director, Marketing & Business Development 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 & Business Development translates strategic plans into action, ensuring that all marketing and business development activities are executed effectively, tracked accurately, and aligned with regional and firmwide goals.

Responsibilities

Marketing Operations & Execution

• 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 Department Lead.
• Support the creation and distribution of HubSpot marketing assets such as email campaigns, event registration pages, and landing pages.
• Manage contact lists, imports, and data accuracy in HubSpot; support email distribution and campaign reporting.
• Maintain a running calendar of Marketing and Business Development activities, including outreach cycles, campaigns, and events.
  
  

Prospect List Development & Market Research

• Research and maintain up-to-date aspirational client and prospect lists by market, sector, and executive.
• Monitor philanthropic news, leadership transitions, and industry trends to surface potential new leads.
  
  

Conferences, Events, and Sponsorship

• 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 sponsorship calendars.
• Support planning and execution of CCS-hosted regional convenings, advisory councils, and stewardship events.
• Coordinate logistics (venue, invite lists, communications, tracking, and follow-up) and ensure every event contributes to pipeline development.
• Track and analyze event outcomes and leads generated, reporting insights to the Department Lead and leadership team.
• Coordinate pre-/post-conference and event outreach, ensuring all follow-ups and introductions are completed.
  
  

Strategic Communications & Content Support

• Draft and distribute personalized outreach emails, letters, and communications, ensuring consistency with CCS brand and tone.
• Draft and distribute regional publications, email campaigns, and social media content.
• Support development of thought leadership materials, philanthropic landscapes, and market-specific resources.
• Support internal communication needs, including updates to the corporate marketing resource library and team reports.
  
  

Cross-Team Collaboration

• 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.
  
  

Tracking, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement

• 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 Department Lead.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, creative innovation, and efficiency within marketing workflows.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent along with one to two years of relevant experience preferred (Nonprofits, Fundraising, Communications, Business, 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
• Prior experience with client relationship management software a plus
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to travel for brief periods of time may be required
  
  

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.

SALARY RANGE: $60,000 - $80,000

The exact salary varies within range based on years of relevant experience and education.

Please submit a cover letter.