Marketing Manager

CCS Fundraising; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CCS Fundraising is seeking a Marketing Manager to lead regional marketing strategy, planning, and execution across Los Angeles or San Francisco. The role partners with Business Development, Corporate Marketing, and Strategy & Operations to elevate brand awareness and support growth.

Responsibilities include managing marketing operations in HubSpot and Monday, developing SOPs, coordinating events, and guiding digital and social media efforts, with a hybrid in-office schedule two days/week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in marketing or sales enablement.
• Strong time-management and project-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience designing with Canva or PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to translate data-driven insights into strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage marketing operations and ROI reporting in HubSpot and Monday.
• Develop SOPs and resource libraries across marketing.
• Coordinate with Corporate Marketing and Business Development.
• Plan logistics for events, conferences, and sponsorships.
• Prepare pre- and post-event communications and social content.
• Track marketing budgets and ROI with Marketing Lead.
• Maintain HubSpot data accuracy and email distribution.

Skills

Marketing strategy

Project management

Communication

Canva & PowerPoint

Independent / collaborative

Data-driven decisions

Job description

Description

Marketing Manager

TITLE:

Marketing Manager

LOCATION:

Los Angeles, CA or San Francisco, CA

REPORTS TO:

Senior Vice President

DEPARTMENT:

Strategy & Operations

TYPE:

Full Time, Hybrid (two days in-office)

CCS is unable to sponsor work visas for this position, including H-1B. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

Who We Are

CCS Fundraising is an international strategic fundraising firm that partners with nonprofits for transformational change. Since 1947, CCS has empowered many of the world’s leading organizations across sectors to advance some of the most important causes in history. We plan, manage, and implement programs and initiatives that achieve fundraising goals and mission impact. This year, we were named one of Forbes’ America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2026, based on recommendations from clients and consulting peers.

CCS provides tailored support to more than 700 nonprofit organizations annually. Headquartered in New York, the firm has over 600 professionals and 18 offices throughout the United States and Europe. Our people are our greatest strength. At CCS, you will join a diverse team of smart, passionate, and resourceful professionals who are driven by purpose and committed to performance.

UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE

The Marketing Manager oversees the strategy, planning, and execution of regional marketing initiatives designed to elevate brand awareness, strengthen CCS’s presence in key markets and sectors, and support regional growth goals. This role serves as both a strategic advisor and hands-on manager, developing and implementing marketing strategies that align with firmwide priorities while coordinating closely with the Business Development team, Corporate Marketing, and other Strategy and Operations functions. The Marketing Manager ensures the region’s marketing infrastructure, systems, and communications are cohesive, efficient, and data-informed, and that the marketing team is equipped to deliver exceptional outputs across all channels.

Responsibilities

Operational Oversight & Execution

• Manage all marketing operations and activity tracking in HubSpot and Monday (including budgets, events, publications, campaigns, and social/digital content), ensuring consistent reporting with clear ROI and engagement metrics.
• Oversee development and implementation of consistent SOPs and resource libraries across marketing functions.
• Serve as regional liaison to Corporate Marketing, ensuring integration across campaigns, communications, and branding.
• Manage logistics for marketing activities and events, including conference registrations, collateral, schedules, exhibitor coordination, and speaking proposals.
• Track and report on marketing activities, budgets, and ROI through HubSpot in partnership with the Marketing Lead.
• Manage contact lists, imports, and data accuracy in HubSpot; support email distribution and campaign reporting.
• Prepare and distribute pre- and post-event communications and social content in partnership with Corporate Marketing.
• Manage logistics for marketing activities and events, including conference registrations, collateral, schedules, exhibitor coordination, and speaking proposals.
• Track and report on marketing activities, budgets, and ROI through HubSpot in partnership with the Marketing Lead.
• Manage contact lists, imports, and data accuracy in HubSpot; support email distribution and campaign reporting.
• Prepare and distribute pre- and post-event communications and social content in partnership with Corporate Marketing.

Event, Conference, and Sponsorship Strategy

• Identify and prioritize regional conferences, events, and sponsorships that align with business objectives.
• Oversee strategy for speaking engagements and sponsorships, ensuring consistent follow-up, pre/post event communications, and social content.
• Support development of regional conference/event materials and partnership engagement strategies in collaboration with Business Development.
• Coordinate conference and event logistics (booths, sponsorships, travel, materials, speaking submissions).
• Draft speaking proposals, manage deadlines, and support content preparation for presenters.
• Liaise with nonprofit associations and sector partners for sponsorship and partnership opportunities.
• Manage sponsorship logistics, including scheduling calls, tracking payments, and maintaining sponsorship calendars

Communications & Content

• Advise on the approach for distributing corporate-development strategic outreach, publications, and thought leadership materials to the region
• Create regional resources and local philanthropic landscapes
• Partner with Business Development to develop high-impact materials that advance brand visibility.
• Oversee regional digital/social media strategy and ensure consistent alignment with CCS brand voice.

Collaboration & Cross-Department Partnership

• Partner closely with Business Development to align marketing campaigns, events, and outreach with sales priorities and lead pipeline goals.
• Collaborate with the Head of Strategy and Head of Operations on firmwide marketing standards, technology adoption, and reporting.
• Partner with Corporate Marketing, Content Strategy, and Field Marketers to ensure consistent messaging, design, and delivery across regions.

Reporting & Process Improvements

• Manage and update all relevant trackers and shared files to ensure real-time visibility of marketing activity.
• Track engagement metrics for events, sponsorships, and outreach, reporting results to Marketing Lead.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, creative innovation, and efficiency within marketing workflows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in marketing, business development, or sales enablement
• High degree of time management and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Design experience with Canva, PowerPoint, or other similar platforms
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively
• Translate data-driven insights into strategic marketing decisions

CCS offers competitive benefits, a dynamic training program, resources, career advancement, mentoring, and networking opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage a diverse pool of candidates to apply.

SALARY RANGE:

$70,000 - $115,000

The exact salary varies within range based on years of relevant experience and education.