Marketing Manager

Description

TITLE: Marketing Manager

LOCATION: New York, NY or Boston, MA

REPORTS TO: Senior Director, Marketing

DEPARTMENT: Strategy & Operations

TYPE: Full Time, Hybrid (with monthly travel to New York and Boston as needed, plus 3–4 regional trips annually)

CCS is unable to sponsor work visas for this position, including H-1B. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future 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 leading 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. This year, we were named one of Forbes’ America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2026, based on recommendations from clients and consulting peers.

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 Marketing Manager 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. Translates strategic plans into action, ensuring that all marketing activities are executed effectively, tracked accurately, and aligned with regional and firmwide goals.

Responsibilities

Marketing Operations & Execution

• Oversee and direct execution of marketing activities and events, determining approach for logistics, collateral, and conference participation to align with strategic objectives
• Own tracking and analysis of marketing activities, budgets, and ROI, providing insights and recommendations to inform decision-making through HubSpot in partnership with the Marketing Lead.
• Oversee contact strategy and data integrity within HubSpot, informing campaign segmentation and optimizing email performance.
• Develop and guide pre- and post-event communications strategy in partnership with Corporate Marketing.
  
  

Conferences, Events, and Sponsorship

• Lead planning and execution of conference and event strategy and logistics (booths, sponsorships, travel, materials, speaking submissions).
• Develop and refine speaking proposals and presentation narratives, advising stakeholders on positioning and messaging, and managing deadlines.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with nonprofit associations and partners, identifying and advising on strategic opportunities.
• Oversee sponsorship strategy and execution, including prioritization, investment tracking, scheduling, and outcomes assessment
• Support execution of CCS-hosted events, ensuring alignment with regional marketing goals and audience engagement strategy
  
  

Communications & Content Support

• Draft and distribute regional publications, email campaigns, and social media content.
• Collaborate in development of thought leadership materials, philanthropic landscapes, and market-specific resources.
• Partner with Business Development to develop targeted messaging and outreach strategies that drive engagement.
• Support internal communication needs, including updates to the marketing resource library and team reports.
  
  

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Partner with Business Development to shape event outreach and conference attendee engagement strategies.
• Contribute to Business Development-led campaigns, ensuring alignment with broader marketing strategy with marketing materials and distribution.
• Collaborate with Corporate Marketing and Field Marketers to influence campaign alignment and regional adaptation with firmwide standards.
• Contribute to Sales Enablement strategy on an ad-hoc basis.
  
  

Tracking, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement

• Manage all relevant trackers and shared files to ensure tracking of marketing activity, ensuring actionable visibility.
• Track and analyze engagement metrics for events, sponsorships, and outreach, translating findings into strategic recommendations to Marketing Lead.
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements, driving efficiency and innovation across marketing workflows
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
• 2 years of experience in marketing, with a focus on event coordination, campaign execution, and/or marketing operations
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience supporting conferences, events, sponsorships, and/or partnership marketing initiatives
• Proficiency in marketing and CRM platforms (e.g., HubSpot or similar), including campaign tracking, reporting, and data management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience creating marketing content across email, social, and publications
• Analytical mindset with the ability to track performance metrics, interpret data, and provide actionable insights
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to work cross-functionally with business development, marketing, and leadership teams
• Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and drive projects forward independently
  
  

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: $70,000-$90,000

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