Research and Content Marketing Manager

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

📋 Description

• Implement the Blackbaud Institute's research roadmap and annual research strategy.

• Cultivate relationships with research vendors, survey providers, data collaborators, and external thought leadership entities.

• Develop surveys and research methodologies.

• Supervise data collection, ensure quality assurance, and manage analysis processes.

• Utilize proprietary Blackbaud data alongside external research resources.

• Examine complex data sets to discern trends, opportunities, and market insights.

• Convert findings into actionable recommendations and engaging narratives.

• Collaborate with internal data and analytics teams to reveal meaningful stories.

• Produce executive-level insights and proof points.

• Write flagship reports, research studies, data highlights, briefing documents, and thought leadership materials.

• Create presentations, articles, conference abstracts, social media content, and executive summaries.

• Utilize emerging AI tools and content technologies to enhance workflows, insight development, content creation, and content reuse.

• Partner with marketing, customer success, product, communications, and leadership teams.

• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and Blackbaud Institute advisory board meetings.

• Develop resources that empower internal teams to utilize Blackbaud Institute research.

• Represent the Blackbaud Institute through conference presentations, webinars, media engagements, and industry events.

• Generate conference proposals and speaking submissions.

• Establish connections with research and thought leadership organizations.

• Support speaking engagements and initiatives for external visibility.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5-8+ years of experience in research, thought leadership, content strategy, insights, analytics, publishing, or related areas.

• Proven experience in designing and overseeing primary research studies.

• Strong analytical skills coupled with storytelling capabilities.

• Exceptional writing, communication, and presentation abilities.

• Capacity to translate complex information into compelling business narratives.

• Experience collaborating with external vendors and research partners.

• Comfortable acting as a public-facing subject matter expert.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Remote-flexible workforce.

• Wellness Programs.

• 401(k) program with employer match.

• Flexible paid time off.

• Generous Parental Leave.

• Donations for Doers.

• Pet insurance, legal, and identity protection.

• Tuition reimbursement program.