Sr. Manager, Partnership Communications

How You’ll ContributeThe Campaign Engagement and Marketing team drives the strategy, development, and execution of a major, multiyear comprehensive fundraising campaign, encompassing all donor engagement activities, including stewardship, recognition, and volunteer leadership. This is achieved through three key functions working seamlessly. Advancement Marketing converts brand awareness into philanthropic growth by inspiring donors with compelling content, innovative strategies, and stewardship that highlights impact. Campaign Engagement oversees all campaign initiatives including donor recognition and events, while Partnership Communications develops high-impact proposals and executes deliverables for donors and partners.Reporting to the Senior Director, Partnership Communications, the Senior Manager, Partner Communications develops and directs impactful and innovative communications campaigns that support institutional partnership development, advance the Society’s goals and programmatic priorities, and demonstrate the tangible value of the National Geographic brand and mission to philanthropic supporters and prospects.Your Impact Responsibilities IncludePartnership Communications Strategy (40%):Serve as strategic advisor and thought partner to Senior Director, Partnership Communications in support of creative and compelling multiplatform marketing campaigns that engage, retain and grow corporate, government and foundation supporters.Work with Advancement (particularly the Institutional Partnerships team) and Centralized Communications, to co-create strategies, content, and collateral that build momentum, excitement, and commitment with our high-touch partners and prospects Work with Advancement Marketing and other key internal stakeholders to create presentations, communications case studies, and other collateral demonstrating how our impact work is supported by partners and prospectsContribute to development of presentations, solicitations, case studies, and other communications materials that demonstrate the value of the Society’s mission and impact work to current and prospective institutional supporters.Develop, implement and manage workflows and SOPs to activate, track and report on partnership communications benefits, deliverables and engagements. Partnership Relationship Management and Activation (50%)Serve as a partner-facing Communications Relationship Manager for 7-10 current and 3-5 prospective partners, working in close collaboration with the Advancement Relationship Manager and directly with the partner to operationalize and deliver upon discrete communications activities.For assigned partnerships: leverage storytelling techniques to develop a clear communications strategy that creates an emotional connection with prospective and current donors, compels their support and delivers upon contracted recognition benefits. Budget, Agreement & Contract Management (10%)Working closely with the Senior Director, Partnerships Communications, manage dedicated comms and marketing budgets for funded impact partnerships for which this role serves as the Communications Relationship Manager.Working closely with the Senior Director, Partnership Communications, oversee Centralized Communications division review, approval and tracking of gift agreements, licensing agreements and other contracts, coordinating with requesters and appropriate stakeholders to ensure accuracy and compliance with Society standards, and securing timely approvals.What You’ll BringEducational BackgroundBachelor’s degree in a related field preferred (Communications, Marketing, Business, etc.)Minimum Years and Type of Experience 7+ years of experience in marketing or communications, preferably in a non-profit environmentNecessary Knowledge and SkillsExceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present a broad range of concepts in a clear, compelling, and accurate mannerExperience developing and executing targeted communications strategies to attract and engage specific audiencesDeep understanding of current marketing and communications techniques and best practices, especially within the nonprofit or CSR/ESG sectorDetail-oriented with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesSelf-starter with ability to plan and lead projects independently from concept to launchExcellent professional judgment, with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.Desired QualificationsFamiliarity with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and InCopy preferredExperience supervising vendors and processesExperience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud products SupervisionNo direct reports but may supervise marketing agencies, media buying contractors, etc.Salary InformationThe National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. Our compensation structure and transparent pay philosophy are based on industry-specific market data for similar-sized nonprofit organizations.The salary range for this position accounts for a wide range of factors including but not limited to organizational need; specific skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and more. At the National Geographic Society, individuals are typically hired at or near the starting point of the salary range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.The salary range for this position is $95, - $100,In addition, the National Geographic Society offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance; engaging and comprehensive wellness program; 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment; flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year) and 10 days of sick leave; 12 paid holidays and a paid winter break between December 25 and 31 (May not apply to all roles that are required to work during high volume seasons or essential workers. Please check with the hiring manager for confirmation.); paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility benefits; learning and development opportunities; Lifestyle Spending Account; pet adoption assistance and insurance; pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy; employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit; and a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks.Job DesignationHybrid - At the Society, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are Hybrid. Our Hybrid category requires that staff work at Base Camp two days each week: every Tuesday and Wednesday. Hybrid staff are also always welcome to come in additional days each week if preferred.