Hybrid Executive Director, Marketing & Communications

Colorado State Univ Foundation; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, retirement

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Colorado State University Foundation seeks an Executive Director of Marketing & Communications to lead strategy and execution for the CSU Foundation, CSU Alumni Association, and donor communications. You will oversee creative services, media relations, content production and brand management, partnering with university leadership to advance fundraising priorities and alumni engagement.

This role requires strategic vision and operational excellence, managing a team of marketing professionals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations or related field from an accredited university.
• Eight years’ experience in marketing or strategic communications, with progressive responsibilities.
• Five years’ experience supervising full-time professional staff and leading a team in the development and execution of complex strategic goals and initiatives.
• Ability to engage and effectively communicate with a wide variety of audiences.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Drives the overall marketing and communication strategy for the CSU Foundation and is responsible for managing its execution in consultation with organization leadership.
• Leads the Marketing & Communications team including hiring, training, mentoring and managing performance of multiple roles, including oversight and deployment of internal and external production resources while balancing recurring production commitments with emerging institutional priorities.
• Ensures that all communications deliver a brand-consistent, clear and compelling message about the value of Colorado State University and the impact of donor engagement and philanthropy.
• Serves as the organization’s chief brand steward, leading the ongoing development, implementation, governance and evolution of CSUF and CSUAA brands.
• Manages the department’s content and channel strategy in support of both ongoing and campaign-related communications goals, utilizing marketing research and analytics to assess, interpret and communicate performance results.
• Collaborates with key partners across the University in planning and creating communication strategies that educate, cultivate, and inspire philanthropic support and alumni and donor engagement.
• Leads the team in the establishment of a service model that supports fundraising, alumni engagement and membership, annual giving, donor stewardship, events and executive leadership priorities while clearly defining decision-making authority and workflow expectations.
• Acts as subject matter expert on marketing and communications best practices.
• Develops and executes an internal communications strategy that supports employee engagement, organizational transparency, culture development and alignment with CSUF’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Serves on the leadership group of the CSU Foundation Engagement Team, joining leaders of the Alumni Association, Annual Giving, Donor Relations and Stewardship and Foundation Events.
• Works closely with senior leadership of CSUF to support their efforts in representing the organization, including speech writing and donor communications.

Skills

Engage diverse audiences

Communication excellence

Leadership of professional staff

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

The Colorado State University Foundation seeks an Executive Director of Marketing & Communications to lead strategy and execution for the CSU Foundation, CSU Alumni Association, and donor communications. You will oversee creative services, media relations, content production and brand management, partnering with university leadership to advance fundraising priorities and alumni engagement.

This role requires strategic vision and operational excellence, managing a team of marketing professionals