Account Director – Direct Marketing, Non-Profit Fundraising

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Oversee the comprehensive fundraising strategy and implementation for a large, intricate direct mail initiative.

• Work closely with writers, designers, analysts, and program managers to create engaging, high-impact campaigns across various channels.

• Act as a strategic advisor to clients by tracking performance, managing budgets, and suggesting thoughtful modifications to enhance outcomes.

• Guide and support your team, contribute to business development initiatives, and ensure that our deliverables consistently uphold the highest standards of quality and effectiveness.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in direct response fundraising, preferably within a nonprofit or agency setting.

• Demonstrated success in leading a large and complex direct mail program.

• Excellent client management capabilities.

• Experience overseeing budgets, timelines, and campaign metrics.

• Proven ability to lead projects and direct cross-functional teams.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Capacity to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

• Experience in mentoring or managing team members.

• A strategic mindset that balances overarching vision with executional details.

• Comfortable navigating change and assisting teams in adapting and evolving.

• A collaborative, solutions-focused attitude towards challenges.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off.

• Employer-covered life and disability insurance.

• Safe harbor 401(k) plan.