Content Marketing Manager

ABOUT FAST FORWARD

Tech is ubiquitous. Tech solutions for social problems are not. An emerging class of startups is building tech to solve these social problems. They are tech nonprofits. Fast Forward bridges the tech and nonprofit sectors to build capacity for tech nonprofits, so they can scale solutions to our world's most urgent problems.

To date, Fast Forward's portfolio of tech nonprofits have impacted 262M lives and raised $1 billion in follow-on funding. 85% of the portfolio have a founder who has personal experience with the problem, 62% have a founder who is a woman, and 75% have a founder who is a person of color.

As the first and only organization focused exclusively on scaling startups that combine the best tech with sustainable nonprofit business models, Fast Forward's mission is to accelerate impact. Visit us:

THE POSITION

Fast Forward is looking for a Content Marketing Manager, a creative storyteller and marketer who can craft narratives that make people care about tech for good. This role reports to the Senior Content Marketing Manager.

You'll be the voice behind Fast Forward's content, finding and writing the stories that showcase the entrepreneurs building tech for social impact and the partners who make that work possible. From social posts and newsletters to event campaigns and major launches, you'll help the world see what's possible when tech meets purpose.

You're a writer, strategist, and collaborator who loves to dream up ideas and make them happen. You can move seamlessly between crafting a founder story, building an email campaign, editing copy for a report, or shaping the content strategy for a major announcement. 

This is a full-time, in-office role based in the Presidio in San Francisco, CA (no remote or hybrid options).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

CONTENT

• Produce Fast Forward's written content, researching and writing engaging newsletters, blog posts, program announcements, and more.
• Develop compelling content for grantmakers and partners.
• Assist with copy needs for events, such as brochures, signage, or landing pages.
• Manage and maintain website copy, including writing new pages as needed.
• Curate imagery for blogs and emails, collaborating with Design on more complex visuals and graphics.
• Support the Fast Forward team with day-to-day marketing needs.
• Dream up and expand our content strategy and establish presence in new channels.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Develop and maintain the editorial calendar in partnership with the Senior Content Marketing Manager, ensuring Fast Forward's content is strategically aligned with organizational goals.
• Partner with Design and Comms to build integrated campaigns that amplify Fast Forward's mission.
• Manage feedback and approval processes for content, keeping stakeholders informed and timelines on track.
• Partner with the Digital Marketing Manager to manage HubSpot as it relates to owned marketing initiatives.

SOCIAL MEDIA & COMMUNITY

• Lead Fast Forward's organic social media channels (LinkedIn and Instagram) with creativity and consistency.
• Write and schedule posts that engage founders, partners, and the broader tech for good community.
• Monitor engagement and respond to comments to foster community connection.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR 

• Experience in content marketing, storytelling, journalism, or communications
• Excellent writing and editing skills — you can make complex ideas simple, clear, and compelling
• Strategic thinker with experience building and managing content calendars or campaigns
• Experience with digital marketing tools (bonus: HubSpot or similar CRM/email platforms)
• A creative eye for selecting and pairing imagery that strengthens storytelling across materials
• Collaborative teammate and people person who builds strong cross-functional relationships and communicates with clarity and empathy
• Detail-oriented and proactive professional who takes ownership, follows through, and delivers high-quality work on time
• Mission-driven mindset with deep alignment with Fast Forward's values and a belief in tech as a force for good

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• 401k retirement plan & employer matching
• Office is located in a beautiful national park - The Presidio - with free transit to/from downtown San Francisco
• Every other Friday is a half day
• Platinum medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Most importantly, input on the office snack order

COMPENSATION

Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 - negotiable depending on experience.

Note: In accordance with federal, state, and local safety guidelines, this role is expected to be performed in-person, in San Francisco.

Fast Forward is a social justice organization founded on the idea that those with proximity to the problem should have proximity to the power to fix them. Our true north is empowering tech nonprofit leaders with the tools, community, and capital they need to scale solutions for underserved groups, and we know that a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion is inextricable from that pursuit. Read our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Guidelines to learn how we approach DEI across our investments, community, and workplace.

Fast Forward is an equal opportunity employer.