Associate Director, Cause Marketing Partnerships

Company: Save The Children
Location: Washington
Posted on: January 16, 2021

Job Description:

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following page: This newly created position will focus on generating significant annual corporate revenue and brand value through the development, pitching and securing of cause marketing partnerships focused on key Agency campaigns and strategic partner-owned campaigns with current and new corporate partners in alignment with the Corporate Team's strategy for growth. This requires a collaborative approach with internal stakeholders to consult, strategize, align and implement alongside a corporation to achieve shared value - results for the business and outcomes for kids. In this role, you will support the Corporate Team's vision and key account strategies for partner growth by opening doors within existing partners and prospective new partners, as well as contribute to this best-in-class unit within the Corporate Team and Agency in this area of expertise.-- What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties) Revenue Generation and Partnership Development to secure $1-2 million in annual revenue (20%)

• Execute a cause marketing development plan for an assigned list of existing corporate partners and new prospective partners
• Develop opportunities aligned with agency owned campaigns and initiatives - example: 100 Days of Reading summer learning campaign
• Collaborate on partner-owned campaigns Contribute to the Success of the Overall Team Strategy (40%)
  • Work in close collaboration with key account teams to include cause marketing opportunities in all relevant accounts assigned to you
  • Conduct account specific research to inform approach and pitch materials
  • Under the guidance of the Head of Cause Marketing, lead the development, presentation and securing of opportunities with existing and new accounts assigned to you Best-in-Class Stewardship and Program Delivery (25%)
    • Collaborate with key account teams or as the Lead on new partners to interface with partner's marketing teams and Save the Children's Marketing and Communications Team during the pitch process, creative development and execution to ensure best-in-class integration and delivery.
    • Work collaboratively across all areas of the Agency as an advisor and partner where corporate cause marketing activities have broader impact or implications for the Agency. Visibility & Knowledge Management (15%)
      • Proactively seek opportunities to drive visibility for Save the Children and our Corporate Partnerships through thought leadership and communications.
      • Work with the Cause Marketing Team to monitor cause marketing KPIs
      • Track cause marketing trends to inform our strategy and pitch development. Required Qualifications
        • Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience
        • Bachelor Degree or equivalent combination of experience and/or education
        • Proven success in fundraising, sales, marketing and promotions
        • Proven ability to work effectively and gain the respect of various constituencies including senior corporate executives and decision makers
        • Demonstrated knowledge of cause-related marketing, business development, sales, digital promotions and communications
        • Proven track record as an effective communicator and negotiator
        • Demonstrated ability to engage and work well in a team and with those from other countries and cultures
        • Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% domestically Why you should join the Save the Children Team--- Save the Children US offers outstanding benefits that include health, dental, vision and life insurances, pet insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 403(b), generous vacation, personal sick leave, family leave, parental/adoption leave, commuter benefits, dress for your day, and much more. Click here to learn more about how Save the Children US will invest in YOU! About Save the Children Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children - every day and in times of crisis - transforming their lives and the future we share. Our work for children and their families requires that we commit-at every opportunity-to work together to identify and dismantle persistent systemic and structural racism, inequality, and any other forms of discrimination in this country and beyond. As an anti-racist organization, Save the Children will not tolerate discrimination in any form-in our employment practices, amongst our staff, in our leadership or toward the people we serve. We stand in solidarity with all people to fight for equal rights, justice, inclusion, and belonging. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the Children complies with all applicable laws Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse. In addition, it is Save the Children's policy to create and proactively maintain an environment that aims to prevent and deter any actions and omissions, whether deliberate or inadvertent, that place children at the risk of any kind of child abuse. All our representatives are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with this commitment and obligation. Any violations of this policy will be treated as a serious issue. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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