For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world’s hardest-to-reach places – over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you’re creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share.

The Role

The Brand Marketing team within the Marketing, Communications and Fundraising (MCF) Division is committed to building a brand that engages the public in a relevant, differentiating and meaningful way and inspires both financial and non-financial supporter action for and with Save the Children. We aim to inspire lifelong relationships with our supporters and our brand work extends beyond the general public, across all of our core strategic audiences, including corporate partners, policymakers, and employees.

Working closely with and reporting to the Head of Brand Marketing you will lead the development of strategic cause marketing promotions that attract and inspire Corporate Partners to support Save the Children’s core mission through awareness, engagement and fundraising. In this role, in close partnership with the Corporate Partnerships team within the Partnerships & Philanthropy (P&P) division, you lead the ideation, development and execution of compelling, scalable, multi-year, multi-partner cause marketing campaigns and partner specific promotions that contribute to our shared MCF and Corporate Partner revenue goals and Marketing objectives and advance our mission through powerful storytelling and innovative marketing initiatives.

You will serve as a champion for Corporate Partnership Cause Marketing Programs helping to translate partner specific social impact strategies into securing funds for programmatic impact for children in the United States and around the world, and working with Marketing subject matter experts and our content creation team to deliver powerful storytelling about difference we are making together.

Location

Hybrid –Fairfield, CT Office

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)*

not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change

Partnership Marketing Strategy (40%)

Develop comprehensive cause marketing promotions that bring to life and secure revenue for the shared value proposition between corporate partners and our organization ultimately growing existing promotions while adding 2-3 new promotions exceeding $1-2M over a three year period
Create compelling narratives that position partnerships for optimal engagement as integral to advancing our mission
Design multi-channel support plans that showcase partnership impact and engage key audiences
Lead and execute the development of partnership messaging architecture and storytelling approaches
Identify and capitalize on emerging trends in cause marketing and purpose-driven partnerships to optimize revenue for Corporate Partnerships

Campaign Development and Execution (35%)

Design and implement integrated cause marketing campaigns that drive awareness and engagement
Develop and create co-branded integrated marketing support plans inclusive but not limited to communications, talent, digital, social, and traditional channels
Develop content strategies that showcase partnership impact and success stories
Lead creative development for partnership activations and campaigns
Oversee campaign execution to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment
Write and edit high-impact partnership communications materials
Guide the development of partnership presentations, solicitation material and marketing collateral

Measurement & Optimization (10%)

Establish KPIs and success metrics for partnership marketing initiatives
Monitor and analyze campaign performance across channels
Provide data-driven recommendations for optimizing partnership marketing efforts
Create compelling case studies and impact reports that demonstrate partnership value, campaign success and learnings

Cross-functional Leadership (15%)

Collaborate with colleagues in MCF, Corporate Partnerships, US Programs and Save the Children International to ensure alignment and integration
Champion and effectively advocate for partner marketing initiatives within Marketing, Communications and Fundraising ensure maximum support and visibility to achieve campaign goals.
Coach and mentor one direct report to instill a practice of partnership marketing best practices

Required qualifications for the role

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (preferably in Marketing, Communications, or related field), plus at least 7 years of relevant experience in cause marketing, partnership marketing, and/or brand strategy
Proven track record developing successful cause marketing campaigns
Deep understanding of corporate social impact and ESG landscape
Experience working with corporate partners and their marketing teams
Demonstrated success in strategic storytelling and content development
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, handle numerous projects simultaneously with attention to detail
Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

Preferred qualifications for the role

Results focused creative marketer with deep knowledge of multi-channel marketing strategies
Experience with marketing analytics and measurement tools
Self-directed project manager who can motivate and influence others and initiate solutions
Abily to elicit and distill feedback into meaningful action plans
Client Service Mentality

Compensation

Save the Children is offering the following salary ranges for this position, dependent on candidate location:

Geo 1 - NY Metro, DC, and other locations with labor costs significantly above national average: Target Salary for this position is $108,800 – $121,600 base salary
Geo 2 - Locations around the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $98,600 – $110,200 base salary
Geo 3 - Locations significantly below the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $88,400 – $98,800 base salary

The salary ranges listed above are for US based candidates. For candidates located outside of the US, salary ranges will be based on the salary scales of the local employer of record. Actual base salary may vary based on, but not limited to, relevant experience, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location (more information on job structure is available here).

About Us

We are looking to build a diverse, equitable and inclusive team at Save the Children. We offer a range of outstanding benefits to support this goal:

Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, Summer Fun Fridays and hybrid working opportunities
Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
Family: A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits
Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually, mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
Employee Assistance Program: free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships

Click here to learn more about how Save the Children US will invest in you.

Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse.

Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.

If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to applicantsupport@savechildren.org.

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The Role