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Job Title: Vice President, Strategic Communications & Marketing

Location: COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS, INC.

The Council on Foundations is a membership organization of more than 2,000 grant making foundations and giving programs worldwide. The Council serves as a thought leader in the broad and diverse field of philanthropy and delivers a dynamic array of educational programs, legal services and networking opportunities to members and others engaged in philanthropy.

The Vice President will provide executive leadership, vision and oversight for the Council’s communications outreach efforts to policymakers, the media, other nonprofit organizations and the general public, and in the organization’s efforts to recruit and retain members. Strengthens Council service and leadership roles by developing and implementing marketing and branding messages to promote the organization and its products and services. Will work closely with the President/CEO and Executive Vice President/COO in establishing presidential written and verbal messages, speeches and articles as part of the Council effort to create a leadership role for the organization.

I. Major Duties and Responsibilities
Communications
1. Advances the overall growth, development and interests of organized philanthropy through coordinated efforts and programs directed to policymakers, the media and the general public.
2. Manages a joint process to closely oversee all current communications initiatives that impact the philanthropic sector. Supports the design and implementation of new programs and services that anticipate and meet the communications needs and expectations of the field and carry out the mission, goals and objectives of the Council.
3. Works with various task forces and ad hoc groups to maximize the potential of the communications departments and Council member committees. Seeks to develop, strengthen and maintain the Council’s communications networks.
4. Promotes the importance of public accountability and works in concert with other Council departments to increase member ability to communicate effectively with targeted audiences.

Marketing

1. Assumes overall accountability for development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of strategic communications plans for:

a. Media relations
b. Member relations (recruitment and retention)
c. Brand management
d. Book publishing
e. Periodical and online publishing; and
f. Advertising and onsite conference sales

2. Assumes overall accountability for developing cross-division/group teams in the areas of new product development and brand management.

3. Helps staff conduct evaluations of new product/service recommendations, to include:
a. Identification of target markets
b. Assessment of existing competing products and services
c. Assessment of pricing options
d. Product/program testing or prototyping
e. Promotion plans
f. Production schedules
g. Alignment with Council mission and goals

4. Advises, approves and communicates new group initiatives involving product services, production deadlines, and editorial standards and procedures.

Management and Supervision
1. Establishes annual and long-term service priorities in concert with Council staff, committees and members.
2. Identifies financial resources needed to provide services and obtains resources as needed.
3. Monitors staff performance, financial performance/budgets, and departmental and group progress in attaining strategic plan goals. Provides guidance in identifying training and professional development needs.
4. Participates in senior leadership meetings and contributes to organizational planning and operations activities to carry out the Strategic Plan. Regularly advances discussions around organizational planning and ways to meet member needs.
5. Stays abreast of industry trends and benchmarks, using that information to advance Council goals.

II. Working Relationships

1. Internal: Reports to Executive Vice President/COO; relates to all staff at the Council.

2. External: Interaction with all levels of membership and volunteer committees; interaction with leaders and newsmakers in organized philanthropy and the non-profit world.

III. Minimum Work Requirements

1. Knowledge: Bachelor’s degree required; M.A. in communications, journalism, marketing, social sciences or business administration a plus. A thorough understanding of the impact of new technology on communications activities is essential.

2. Experience: At least ten years demonstrated experience in an office environment. Similar experience in the communications field a plus. Corporate or agency experience preferred. Management and supervisory experience essential.

3. Skills and Abilities: Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to organize and motivate groups of volunteers and employees. Demonstrated management skills. Clear customer service ethic. Solid organizational skills and ability to work both independently and in teams. Problem-solving skills, project design and development skills. Strong supervisory skills.

IV. Dimensions

1. Supervision: Supervises the Director, Public Relations; Director, Member Communications; Director, Marketing and Administrative Coordinator.
2. Financial: Executive management responsibility for revenue and expenditure projections and budget oversight for three departments.

Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to:

Council on Foundations
Human Resources Department
Reference No. 472
2121 Crystal Drive, Suite 700
Arlington, VA 22202
EOE/AA
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