Campaign Manager, Scripps Howard Foundation

Join the Scripps Howard Foundation as a Campaign Manager and lead the charge in creating meaningful community impact through strategic fundraising initiatives. This role is your opportunity to drive growth, build powerful campaigns, and make a real difference in the communities we serve. As the primary project owner for Community Impact Campaigns, you will combine strategic thinking with hands‑on execution to achieve ambitious fundraising goals while collaborating with passionate teams across the organization.
What You’ll Do Develop and implement overall fundraising campaign strategy from planning through execution and evaluation
Coordinate community fundraising efforts to support both SHF strategic objectives and company‑wide strategy
Collaborate with marketing and communications to design and implement strategies to increase donor acquisition
Work as an active member of the development team to align donor acquisition efforts with donor engagement and retention strategies
In partnership with local markets plan, design, promote and execute fundraising aspects of community impact and disaster relief campaigns
Define and monitor key metrics to assess performance and guide strategy
Achieve or exceed campaign fundraising goals
Recommend strategic use of sponsorships and grants to enhance campaign effectiveness
Recommend and manage matching grant opportunities
Ensure proper use of SHF branding throughout campaign materials and communications
Support national disaster relief campaign facilitation as needed
Monitor and share campaign data analysis with SHF Leadership Team and other key stakeholders
Oversee execution, promotion, utilization tracking, and reporting for employee matching and volunteer grants and market community fund grants
Ensure responsible use of allocated budget for assigned initiatives, adhering to established policies
Assist with the successful execution of the annual "If You Give a Child a Book…" campaign, contributing to strategy, logistics, and implementation as needed
What You’ll Need BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
Generally, 5+ years of experience in related field preferred
What You’ll Bring Proven success in building fundraising campaigns and working collaboratively preferred
Driven by philanthropic work and dedicated to maximizing community impact
Energetic self‑starter with the ability to manage multifaceted projects and a capacity to perform well in a dynamic, multi‑tasking environment
Ability to anticipate needs, resolve problems in a timely manner, and adapt strategies to meet diverse markets
Strong project management skills and the ability to turn ideas and concepts into tangible deliverables that meet goals and increase impact
Experience in monitoring and communicating dynamic project factors such as deadlines, budget and scope to ensure targets are achieved
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), including strong presentation skills
Strategic thinker who is comfortable building relationships inside and outside of the Fund/Foundation and company
Ability to create targeted and compelling communications that align with campaign goals and enhance donor engagement
Ability to identify and work through challenges, underscored by strong judgment and emotional intelligence
Self‑motivated and organized
Experience with fundraising/donor management software
Thrives in a collaborative environment
Where You’ll Live, Work and Play Cincinnati, Ohio offers an exciting blend of Midwestern charm and big‑city amenities. Known for its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and passionate sports culture, Cincinnati sits along the scenic Ohio River with stunning views and riverfront parks. The city boasts world‑class museums, a thriving food scene featuring the famous Cincinnati chili, and diverse neighborhoods each with its own unique character. From the historic Over-the-Rhine district with its trendy restaurants and breweries to the family‑friendly attractions like the Cincinnati Zoo and Kings Island amusement park, there’s something for everyone. With a lower cost of living than many major cities and easy access to outdoor recreation, Cincinnati provides an exceptional quality of life for professionals and families alike.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.

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