Partnership Success and Marketing Specialist

Job description

Double the Donation was founded in 2011 and specializes in cloud-based software focused exclusively on the fundraising needs of nonprofit organizations and educational institutions. We've grown to be the leading provider of fundraising software that helps nonprofits and schools increase revenue through corporate matching gift and employee volunteer grant programs. Thousands of the largest nonprofits in the world like the American Heart Association, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Save the Children, Boys and Girls Club of America, as well as hundreds of the top educational institutions like Emory, UGA, Vanderbilt, Case Western, and University of Virginia rely on our services to effectively grow their employee matching gift program revenue. As a growing company, every employee plays a huge part in our success! JOB DESCRIPTION In this role you’ll be in daily contact with leading nonprofit technology and consulting companies to help build and facilitate partnerships, integrations, and marketing that our nonprofit clients rely on. THE POSITION: This is the perfect role for someone who has recently graduated or is early in their career. We’re looking to hire candidates who have 0-3 years experience, an interest in the nonprofit sector, and a desire to build and maintain relationships with a wide variety of people and companies. As a Partnership Success and Marketing Specialist, your responsibility is to assist in the building and maintenance of the most important relationships our nonprofit clients rely on to keep their technology solutions up and running. The ideal candidate is excited to represent themselves and Double the Donation to external parties, whether that means presenting a product demo to a team of engineers or coordinating a marketing webinar with an invitee list in the tens of thousands. The best candidates are fantastic written and verbal communicators, quick learners, and skilled researchers. IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL: - Spend large portions of your day talking to people in a wide range of positions at nonprofit technology companies - Present marketing ideas and strategies that are beneficial for our company, our nonprofit clients, and our partners - Coordinate technical, marketing, and commercial conversations and produce supporting materials - Prioritize a large amount of possible daily tasks down to a list of essential tasks - Represent yourself and the company over the phone, in emails, and sometimes in person - Negotiate contracts and close deals WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: - Individuals looking for entry level positions (Majors that could be a good fit include Communications, Business, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or other Liberal Arts degrees) - Strong academic performance with an overall 3.9 GPA minimum - Individuals who take their professional achievements very seriously AS A SMALL GROWING BUSINESS, THERE ARE A FEW TRAITS UNIQUE TO OUR BUSINESS THAT INDIVIDUALS SHOULD CONSIDER BEFORE APPLYING. - You must love the idea of giving back to the community and nonprofits. There are thousands of jobs. If being involved in the success of nonprofits is something you’re truly passionate about, this could be a great role. - You must be extremely comfortable with change. As a small growing company, decisions can be made over a weekend and fully implemented by early the next week. Whether that’s new systems, new processes, or new approaches, we look for individuals who can adapt and thrive. - You must believe that the best contributors should get better rewards. As a company, we believe in paying people based on the value they generate at the business. - You must be willing to disagree and commit. As a growing business, there will be lots of decisions that get made and changes that occur during your time at the company. Some of which you’ll agree with and some you won’t, we strongly believe that the best team members have the ability to disagree and commit (i.e., going with a decision after it has been made regardless of whether or not you agree). - You must believe the status quo is unacceptable. As a growing company and as individuals, we believe the status quo is unacceptable. Everyone should be relentless in striving to be the best version of themselves and figure out ways to create more value at the company, enhance our client's results, and grow professionally. The question should always be “How can I be better” rather than “How can expectations be adjusted”. WE ALSO NEED YOU TO: - Be able to work independently and have a proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment - Have excellent written & verbal communication skills - Have a demonstrated ability to learn new things quickly and think on your feet - Can work through obstacles and challenges - Be highly organized with strong time management skills - Be results driven and goal-oriented BENEFITS WHAT DO WE OFFER? Financial compensation includes multiple components: - Base salary: $75,000.00 per year - Eligible for an annual bonus based on client and/or company performance. Your bonus range is: Year 1: $0-8K, target of $4K Year 2: $0-16K, target of $8K - Optional Life leave cash-out value of $3,375 per year if you choose to cash it out rather than using it. - Monthly stipend of $100 for health insurance if you choose not to enroll in the company’s healthcare plan. Expected Year 1 Compensation totals above $80,000+ with it increasing in future years. Time Off: We believe in working hard and striving for your best throughout the year but also that individuals should have an abundance of flexibility to take time off to see family, friends, or pursue their passions. All team members have: - 20 vacation days per year - 5 sick days per year - 7 company holidays per year - 15 life leave days per year. These days may be used during the year, rolled over into next year, or redeemed for their cash value 1x per year. Other Benefits: - Healthcare benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Long-term Disability Insurance) - 401k with a 4% company match - Matching gift program - Volunteer grant program - Fundraising sponsorship for run / walk / rides - Board service grants - Team volunteer grants