National Geographic Society
Sr. Manager, Partnership Communications
National Geographic Society, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
The 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, Campaign Engagement, and Partnership Communications. Advancement Marketing converts brand awareness into philanthropic growth by inspiring donors with compelling content, 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 delivers for donors and partners. Reporting to the Senior Director, Partnership Communications, the Senior Manager, Partner Communications develops and directs impactful 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 supporters and prospects.
Your Impact Responsibilities Include
Partnership Communications Strategy (40%): Serve as strategic advisor to the Senior Director, Partnership Communications in support of multiplatform marketing campaigns that engage, retain and grow corporate, government, and foundation supporters.
Collaborate with Advancement (Institutional Partnerships) and Centralized Communications to co-create strategies, content, and collateral that build momentum with high-touch partners and prospects.
Work with Advancement Marketing and internal stakeholders to create presentations, case studies, and collateral demonstrating how impact work is supported by partners and prospects.
Contribute to development of presentations, solicitations, case studies, and other materials demonstrating the Society’s mission value 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 with the Advancement Relationship Manager and partners to operationalize and deliver communications activities.
For assigned partnerships: use storytelling to develop a clear communications strategy that creates an emotional connection with prospective and current donors, compels support, and delivers contracted recognition benefits.
Budget, Agreement & Contract Management (10%): Manage dedicated comms and marketing budgets for funded impact partnerships; oversee Centralized Communications division review, approval, and tracking of gift and licensing agreements and other contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Society standards and timely approvals.
What You’ll Bring Educational Background
Bachelor’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 environment.
Necessary Knowledge and Skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present a broad range of concepts clearly and compellingly.
Experience developing and executing targeted communications strategies for specific audiences.
Deep understanding of current marketing and communications techniques and best practices in the nonprofit or CSR/ESG sector.
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Self-starter with ability to plan and lead projects independently from concept to launch.
Excellent professional judgment and ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, InCopy) preferred.
Experience supervising vendors and processes.
Experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud products.
Supervision No direct reports but may supervise marketing agencies, media buying contractors, etc.
Salary Information The National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. The salary range for this position is $95,000.00 – $100,000.00.
The Society provides a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) with matching after 6 months, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, learning and development opportunities, and other perks.
Job Designation Hybrid – The majority of staff work at Base Camp two days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday). Hybrid staff are welcome to come in additional days.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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The 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, Campaign Engagement, and Partnership Communications. Advancement Marketing converts brand awareness into philanthropic growth by inspiring donors with compelling content, 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 delivers for donors and partners. Reporting to the Senior Director, Partnership Communications, the Senior Manager, Partner Communications develops and directs impactful 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 supporters and prospects.
Your Impact Responsibilities Include
Partnership Communications Strategy (40%): Serve as strategic advisor to the Senior Director, Partnership Communications in support of multiplatform marketing campaigns that engage, retain and grow corporate, government, and foundation supporters.
Collaborate with Advancement (Institutional Partnerships) and Centralized Communications to co-create strategies, content, and collateral that build momentum with high-touch partners and prospects.
Work with Advancement Marketing and internal stakeholders to create presentations, case studies, and collateral demonstrating how impact work is supported by partners and prospects.
Contribute to development of presentations, solicitations, case studies, and other materials demonstrating the Society’s mission value 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 with the Advancement Relationship Manager and partners to operationalize and deliver communications activities.
For assigned partnerships: use storytelling to develop a clear communications strategy that creates an emotional connection with prospective and current donors, compels support, and delivers contracted recognition benefits.
Budget, Agreement & Contract Management (10%): Manage dedicated comms and marketing budgets for funded impact partnerships; oversee Centralized Communications division review, approval, and tracking of gift and licensing agreements and other contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Society standards and timely approvals.
What You’ll Bring Educational Background
Bachelor’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 environment.
Necessary Knowledge and Skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present a broad range of concepts clearly and compellingly.
Experience developing and executing targeted communications strategies for specific audiences.
Deep understanding of current marketing and communications techniques and best practices in the nonprofit or CSR/ESG sector.
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Self-starter with ability to plan and lead projects independently from concept to launch.
Excellent professional judgment and ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, InCopy) preferred.
Experience supervising vendors and processes.
Experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud products.
Supervision No direct reports but may supervise marketing agencies, media buying contractors, etc.
Salary Information The National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. The salary range for this position is $95,000.00 – $100,000.00.
The Society provides a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) with matching after 6 months, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, learning and development opportunities, and other perks.
Job Designation Hybrid – The majority of staff work at Base Camp two days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday). Hybrid staff are welcome to come in additional days.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
#J-18808-Ljbffr