Givebutter is hiring: Creative Director in Denver

Base pay range

$215,000.00/yr - $240,000.00/yr

Company Description

Givebutter is the most-loved nonprofit fundraising and CRM platform, empowering millions of changemakers to raise more, pay less, and give better. Nonprofits use Givebutter to replace multiple tools so they can launch fundraisers and events, use donation forms and donor management (CRM), send emails and text blasts—all in one place. The platform is completely free with a 100% transparent tip-or-fee model. Givebutter has been certified as a Great Place to Work® in 2021–2024 and is the #1 rated nonprofit software company on G2 across multiple categories.

Role Description

Givebutter is a fun brand with a serious mission. The Brand Design team brings that combination to life across every channel. The Creative Director will lead the evolution of our brand language and its expression across product, marketing, and events over the next several years. This is a hands‑on leadership role. You'll shape creative direction for a growing team while personally making the creative calls that ensure our work is inspiring, culturally relevant, and unmistakably Givebutter. We’re looking for someone who connects creative work to impact, balances elevated craft with practical execution, and understands that great design makes changemakers proud to use our platform.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve Givebutter's visual language across brand, marketing, product, events, and digital experiences
• Direct our growing team of designers and creatives, and manage relationships with external agencies, freelance specialists, and production vendors
• Build scalable creative systems (templates, brand guidelines, asset libraries) that maintain quality while enabling speed
• Art‑direct photography, video, motion, and illustration work—from briefing through final delivery
• Partner cross‑functionally with Marketing, Product, and Leadership to align creative vision with business goals
• Be a key driver on a wide range of brand activations and experiences
• Translate nonprofit impact into emotionally resonant visual stories that build long‑term brand equity
• Champion the use of AI tools for rapid prototyping and creative exploration while maintaining high craft standards

We Want To Hear From People Who…

• Have 8+ years of design and creative leadership experience with a strong portfolio showing brand identity, campaigns, art direction, and systems work
• Can personally execute high‑quality design work when needed while also leading and developing a team
• Connect creative decisions to mission and metrics, making the “why” as compelling as the “what”
• Thrive in high‑growth environments where they balance craft with velocity, knowing when to push for excellence and when to ship
• Can effectively art‑direct work across photography, motion, video, and events
• Bring equal enthusiasm to flagship moments and scalable systems
• Maintain a strong network of illustrators, photographers, directors, editors, and production vendors

Bonus Points

• Experience leading brand work at consumer brands
• Track record building creative operations from scratch in scaling organizations
• Deep familiarity with nonprofit operations and the fundraising landscape
• Direct experience with motion design and video production

Benefits

• Remote work: Remote from one of our 10 hubs (Austin, Denver, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Seattle, Nashville)
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance covered 100% for employees; HSA and FSA accounts available
• Dependent Care Coverage: Coverage for dependents with 50% of Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums covered for all eligible dependents
• Mental Health: Access to a TalkSpace membership
• 401(k): 3% match for all eligible employees
• Vacation and Holidays: Flexible PTO policy with uncapped vacation days and company‑recognized holidays
• Wellness Week: Company closed for one week each summer to prioritize rest and recharge for the entire team
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of paid leave for all parents and comprehensive leave planning management through Aidora
• Home Office Stipend: Company‑sponsored expenses for laptops, monitors, and modern technology
• Charitable Giving: Employees can donate up to $50/month to any verified nonprofit they wish to support on Givebutter
• Professional Development: Learning and development reimbursement opportunities
• Love What You Do: Mission‑driven company serving the charitable sector, fostering a sense of purpose

Interview Process

• Recruiter Screen: 30‑minute conversation to discuss background, role, expectations, values, and logistics
• Hiring Manager Interview: Deep dive into experience, skillset, and working style with the prospective manager
• Assessment: Varies by role; could involve a live session, case study, or take‑home project to evaluate practical skills and problem‑solving
• Values Interview: Conversation with team members about alignment with core values and leadership principles
• References: We contact references you’ve worked closely with to gauge working style and impact
• Offer: If all goes well, we’ll move to the offer stage