JGA’s clients are achieving important successes across the nation in Education, Healthcare, the Arts, and Human Services, and we empower and accelerate generosity in support of their work.
Johnson, Grossnickle and Associates (JGA) is a philanthropic consulting firm that is employee-owned. Our members are a collaborative team of experienced professionals with deep expertise committed to innovation in the nonprofit sector. We partner with clients on fundraising strategies to advance their philanthropic goals.
We are growing and are currently seeking a Director of Marketing and Communications to join our team.
The Director of Marketing and Communications leads JGA’s efforts to effectively drive a strategic marketing approach ensuring close alignment with the sales enablement strategy. Thie Director leads and implements marketing and communication for JGA and reports to a Senior Consultant.
The successful candidate will work effectively within a team-oriented and mission-driven environment. Strategy, strong communication, and self-motivation are crucial to success. JGA takes a thoughtful approach to philanthropic consulting and acts as a guide in philanthropy; we are authentic counselors to our diverse clientele, and this position will help reflect this externally.
This is a full-time, hybrid position, with expected travel to the office at least 3 days a week to attend in-person meetings in our office just south of Indianapolis in Greenwood, Indiana.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead JGA’s marketing efforts that support the goals of the JGA strategic plan, build our national presence in the nonprofit sector, and accelerate our growing strategic partnerships.
- Implement strategy on marketing, communications, and brand presence ensuring it aligns with the firm’s overall sales enablement efforts. This includes conferences, JGA hosted in-person events, webinars, blogs, and social media.
- Coordinate content development, daily marketing outreach, and website and social media presence, in close partnership with the Director of Business Development.
- Strategize with JGA consultants regarding thought leadership blogs, speaking opportunities, publications, and cross-industry collaborations.
- Monitor the effectiveness of core marketing channels and shift resources to maximize return on investment.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Strategic leader who can learn quickly, communicate well, and proactively generate ideas and solutions.
- Passion for philanthropy, for accelerating the missions of nonprofits and the good they do in the world.
- An action-focused team player who is energized by meeting goals creatively and collaboratively.
- Excellent organizational skills (oral and written) and the ability to excel at details, multitasking, and working under pressure.
- Engaged and positive teamworking capability with everyone at JGA.
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field.
- Familiarity with constituent CRMs, web content management, and email communication platforms. (HubSpot, WordPress, Microsoft, and Adobe products).
- Five or more years of marketing experience with a variety of marketing channels (web, digital, social media, email, and print.)
- Experience across various marketing functions including brand identity, demand generation, sales pipeline, thought leadership, and events.
Physical requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and talking on the phone.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
JGA’s Commitment to Diversity:
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We work to advance equity, access, and inclusion of diverse people and perspectives in our work as a team, with our clients, in the philanthropic sector, and in the community.
Guided by our JGA values, we are authentically engaged in this work and monitoring, reflecting on, and adjusting our approaches when needed. We are focused on:
- continuing to diversify our team;
- strengthening our DEI competencies in our work with clients; and
- Ensuring our partnerships and work in the community, meaningfully reflect and advance our DEI priorities.
Compensation, Benefits, and Perks
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Medical/dental/vision options for employee and dependents
- Voluntary benefit options
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k)
- Generous PTO plan that increases with tenure
- 12 paid holidays
- Holiday break during the week between December 25th and December 31st
- Paid parental leave
- Volunteer time off
- Hybrid working options
- Individualized onboarding plan
- Individual development plans (IDP)
- Professional development opportunities
- $50/month cellphone reimbursement
This job description is an overview of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. We value agility, flexibility, and growth potential, so this job description is not inclusive of all duties you might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Marketing: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Greenwood, IN 46143 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Greenwood, IN 46143
