Development and Communications Manager
DKT International, Washington, DC, United States
The Development & Communications Manager role is for someone who wants to own execution — not just contribute to it.
DKT International is a global leader in social marketing and reproductive health, operating across 100+ countries. We operate like a startup that’s been achieving results for 35 years — with a lean, high-performing team in Washington, DC. We move fast and believe that commercial thinking drives better outcomes than traditional charity models. We treat individual fundraising as a growth and donor acquisition function, and we need a Development & Communications Manager who brings the same mindset: disciplined, creative, and motivated by what the funding actually produces in the field.
We actively welcome applications from candidates coming out of the private sector — marketing, growth, content, or communications roles — who are ready to put their commercial skills to work for a social mission. Nonprofit experience is not required. Executional excellence is.
You’ll work closely with the Director of Development, Communications & Programs to execute a well‑defined fundraising and communications strategy — and within that, you’ll have real responsibility for the outcomes.
The Role
You’ll work closely with the Director to implement DKT’s communications and fundraising strategy — and you’ll have genuine latitude in how you get there. Think of it as running a growth marketing and content function for a globally operating social enterprise: high‑output, high‑visibility, and directly tied to revenue and reach.
You’ll be trusted to manage your own priorities, make day‑to‑day decisions independently, and bring creative energy to everything you touch. If you’ve ever wanted to apply commercial marketing instincts to a mission that genuinely changes lives — and see the direct line between your content and someone’s access to healthcare on the other side of the world — this is that job.
What You’ll Execute
Communications & Content
Implement DKT’s communications and content strategy across digital channels, aligned with goals set with your Director
Own the editorial calendar, content themes, and day‑to‑day messaging — you run the engine
Create original content: blog posts, social media, graphics, campaigns, and marketing collateral that would feel at home in a commercial marketing team
Lead visual storytelling using tools like Canva and Adobe InDesign
Analyze communications metrics and bring data‑driven recommendations to your Director — the same way a growth marketer would
Digital & Campaign Execution
Manage content updates and architecture for the DKT website in collaboration with web developers
Plan and execute campaigns to drive audience engagement, web traffic, and donor acquisition — treating donors as a customer segment, not a mailing list
Optimize online donation processes and conversion pathways with a commercial eye
Individual Fundraising & Donor Relations
Execute donor cultivation and stewardship activities — appeals, newsletters, thank‑you materials, impact stories
Maintain donor database (CRM), segmentation, and fundraising metrics — the way a CRM‑driven sales or marketing team would
Support prospect research and grant writing activities as directed
Manage communications and marketing support for special events and campaigns.
Requirements
Have 3–5 years of experience in communications, marketing, content, or growth — in any sector — and want your work to mean something beyond the bottom line
Execute with urgency and don’t need to be reminded twice
Write well — campaign copy, impact stories, donor‑facing content — and take editorial feedback well
Are comfortable with data: metrics, CRM systems, email analytics, A/B results
Bring creative ideas but know how to work within a brand and a strategy
Are proficient in WordPress, Canva, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office, and email/social platforms
Are motivated by impact — and want to be able to point to your work and say it funded something real
Why DKT
We cover 90% of your medical, dental, and vision premiums. We contribute 10% of your salary to your retirement account every pay period — no match required, no vesting cliff. We also provide employer‑paid disability and life insurance, and offer hybrid flexibility in Washington, DC.
You’ll work on programs that operate across 100+ countries, alongside a senior team that will invest in your development — and unlike most commercial roles, you’ll be able to see exactly what your work makes possible in the world.
Base compensation: $75,000–$85,000 commensurate with experience.
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DKT International is a global leader in social marketing and reproductive health, operating across 100+ countries. We operate like a startup that’s been achieving results for 35 years — with a lean, high-performing team in Washington, DC. We move fast and believe that commercial thinking drives better outcomes than traditional charity models. We treat individual fundraising as a growth and donor acquisition function, and we need a Development & Communications Manager who brings the same mindset: disciplined, creative, and motivated by what the funding actually produces in the field.
We actively welcome applications from candidates coming out of the private sector — marketing, growth, content, or communications roles — who are ready to put their commercial skills to work for a social mission. Nonprofit experience is not required. Executional excellence is.
You’ll work closely with the Director of Development, Communications & Programs to execute a well‑defined fundraising and communications strategy — and within that, you’ll have real responsibility for the outcomes.
The Role
You’ll work closely with the Director to implement DKT’s communications and fundraising strategy — and you’ll have genuine latitude in how you get there. Think of it as running a growth marketing and content function for a globally operating social enterprise: high‑output, high‑visibility, and directly tied to revenue and reach.
You’ll be trusted to manage your own priorities, make day‑to‑day decisions independently, and bring creative energy to everything you touch. If you’ve ever wanted to apply commercial marketing instincts to a mission that genuinely changes lives — and see the direct line between your content and someone’s access to healthcare on the other side of the world — this is that job.
What You’ll Execute
Communications & Content
Implement DKT’s communications and content strategy across digital channels, aligned with goals set with your Director
Own the editorial calendar, content themes, and day‑to‑day messaging — you run the engine
Create original content: blog posts, social media, graphics, campaigns, and marketing collateral that would feel at home in a commercial marketing team
Lead visual storytelling using tools like Canva and Adobe InDesign
Analyze communications metrics and bring data‑driven recommendations to your Director — the same way a growth marketer would
Digital & Campaign Execution
Manage content updates and architecture for the DKT website in collaboration with web developers
Plan and execute campaigns to drive audience engagement, web traffic, and donor acquisition — treating donors as a customer segment, not a mailing list
Optimize online donation processes and conversion pathways with a commercial eye
Individual Fundraising & Donor Relations
Execute donor cultivation and stewardship activities — appeals, newsletters, thank‑you materials, impact stories
Maintain donor database (CRM), segmentation, and fundraising metrics — the way a CRM‑driven sales or marketing team would
Support prospect research and grant writing activities as directed
Manage communications and marketing support for special events and campaigns.
Requirements
Have 3–5 years of experience in communications, marketing, content, or growth — in any sector — and want your work to mean something beyond the bottom line
Execute with urgency and don’t need to be reminded twice
Write well — campaign copy, impact stories, donor‑facing content — and take editorial feedback well
Are comfortable with data: metrics, CRM systems, email analytics, A/B results
Bring creative ideas but know how to work within a brand and a strategy
Are proficient in WordPress, Canva, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office, and email/social platforms
Are motivated by impact — and want to be able to point to your work and say it funded something real
Why DKT
We cover 90% of your medical, dental, and vision premiums. We contribute 10% of your salary to your retirement account every pay period — no match required, no vesting cliff. We also provide employer‑paid disability and life insurance, and offer hybrid flexibility in Washington, DC.
You’ll work on programs that operate across 100+ countries, alongside a senior team that will invest in your development — and unlike most commercial roles, you’ll be able to see exactly what your work makes possible in the world.
Base compensation: $75,000–$85,000 commensurate with experience.
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