Senior Marketing Manager

Position Type: Full-time, Salaried, Exempt
Location: Flexible (remote; preference for ET or CT timezone); Must be located and eligible to work in the U.S.
Salary: $82,400 – $92,700
Closing Date: Aug. 1, 2025

Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The position will remain open until we have a sufficient pool of diverse candidates who meet the job requirements, at which point we may pause the review of new applications before the stated deadline. Please understand you may not be contacted for several weeks after you apply.

Ideal Start Date: 2-4 weeks after offer

About the Center for Disaster Philanthropy

CDP began in 2010 with the goal of pioneering the practice of strategic disaster philanthropy. Since then, it has grown in its ambition, envisioning a world where the impact of disasters is minimized through thoughtful, equitable and responsive recovery for all. CDP has a $40 million budget and a team of more than 30 staff members working remotely across the U.S.

CDP is a trusted partner, expert and authoritative resource helping hundreds of individuals, foundations and corporations boost the impact of philanthropic giving in response to disaster and humanitarian crises by supporting equitable recovery and addressing root causes of vulnerabilities worldwide.

In 2024, CDP awarded approximately $16 million through 78 grants to grantee partners worldwide, demonstrated thought leadership through webinars, blog posts, featured speaking engagements and other events, and served 20+ philanthropic partners through consulting efforts.

In 2020, CDP was a featured nonprofit for the 14^th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute.
CDP has earned Charity Navigator’s Four-Star Charity rating and Candid’s Platinum Transparency seal.

As an organization grounded in racial and intersectional equity, our team members are deeply committed to strengthening communities most vulnerable to disasters because of systemic inequities. We are guided by our values of integrity, boldness and innovation, humility, and empathy in all we do in pursuit of our mission.

Bottom line: We aspire to walk the talk of anti-racism and to treat each other and our partners in ways that inspire trust, creativity, learning and care.

Be a part of our fast-growing team that offers countless ways to help communities thrive. Join us!

Responsibilities & Duties

The senior marketing manager (senior manager) will be responsible for all marketing activities in support of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. This includes overseeing the creation, planning and execution of a marketing strategy for the brand, including evolving and maintaining the visual identity, managing paid campaigns, and supporting all digital properties.

The senior manager will work collaboratively across the organization, ensuring tactics, content development and planning efforts are aligned between units and in service of CDP’s strategic goals.

As a fully remote workforce, CDP prioritizes employee engagement and relationship building in service of a collaborative culture rooted in equity. To this end, in-person team retreats are scheduled throughout the year in different regions of the U.S. This role will be expected to attend 2-3 retreats per year, which average 3-5 days of travel.

Primary responsibilities include:

Grow marketing strategy and analytics function

In collaboration with the VP of brand and storytelling, develop and grow a marketing strategy for CDP that supports the organization’s strategic plan and integrates with the broader marketing and communications strategy for CDP.
Identify, determine and prioritize key opportunities for the brand to grow awareness and engagement among key audiences (ex. Event sponsorships, ad opportunities, sponsored content, etc.).
Implement and own marketing strategy to include paid opportunities, partnerships, email marketing, word of mouth, as well as new and emerging technologies.
Serve as a leader within the team and throughout the organization to support a broader understanding of the marketing function, advise and influence colleagues and the organization to best optimize marketing goals, and generate trust through successful collaboration.
Be an active listener, collaborative adviser and team player to ensure the MarComm team is best positioned to support the needs of our colleagues and the organization.

Evolve the brand’s visual identity

Assess current visual identity and develop parameters for use to ensure that the organization adheres to consistent brand standards.
Determine cadence and criteria to review and evolve the visual identity of the brand to ensure it meets the organization’s needs.
Maintain and update a library of designed templates and branded resources for the organization.
Ensure all digital platforms adhere to brand standards.

Develop a library of visual assets

Organize a library of photos and videos developed by and shared with the organization.
Determine and make recommendations for platform needs to better use existing technology or integrate a new system.
Create, document and maintain a system for organizing usage rights of assets shared with the organization.
Select photos and videos for use on the website and social media channels as well as in marketing materials.

Supervisory duties

Supervise the social media manager to ensure that social media content and calendar align with brand identity and broader marketing goals and campaigns.
Set clear goals, monitor progress and provide regular feedback to team members.
Serve as a coach and mentor to help inform performance goals and support the professional development of the social media manager.

Other duties as assigned

Serve on committees, panels and task forces at CDP as appropriate and as available.
Remain knowledgeable about the priorities of the organization and the MarComm team, the strategic plan, and the field of disaster philanthropy.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues across the organization.
Perform other duties and job-related tasks that may be assigned.

This position reports to the vice president of brand and storytelling and works in service of the whole organization.

Required qualifications and skills

>7 years of relevant, progressive experience in creating and implementing marketing and brand strategies for varied audiences.
Proven success in developing and implementing high-impact marketing campaigns and brand initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to effectively persuade key decision-makers to take recommended actions.
Strong leadership skills with supervisory experience.
Deep understanding of digital marketing, content strategy and marketing analytics. 
Ability to navigate complex issues and coordinate effectively with various stakeholders.
Excellent analytical and critical thinking with precise attention to detail and a strong sense of personal responsibility for work.
Experience maintaining a brand asset library.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite apps, specifically InDesign, as well as Canva.

Preferred skills and qualifications

Experience in graphic design and multimedia content creation.
Knowledge of Google Data Analytics.
Experience with Meltwater or a comparable content management system.
Experience with visual asset management.

Personal characteristics

Commitment to the values intrinsic to CDP’s mission and strategy.
Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas.
High tolerance of ambiguity and appetite to tackle issues constructively.
A team player capable of cultivating productive relationships across teams.
Sense of humor.

We welcome and encourage applicants with non-traditional career paths. If you don’t meet the qualifications outlined here, please apply and tell us how your experiences would equip you for the job.

CDP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

To apply

Qualified candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter via this link. Applications must highlight competencies against requirements.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period.

Due to the expected volume of applications, only finalists will be notified. No phone calls, please.