Marketing & Communications Director
Listed on 2026-02-21
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Management
Corporate Strategy
Marketing & Communications Director
Innosphere
Location: Colorado/Wyoming Front Range;
Headquarters in Fort Collins (In-Person 2-3 days per week)
Reports to: CEO Primary/COO Secondary / Member of Executive Leadership
Employment Type: Full-time or Fractional/Part-time (or contractual), depending on candidate experience and organizational fit
Compensation: $140,000 – 150,000/year (full time equivalent). Total compensation is flexible and may be adjusted based on experience, scope of responsibilities, and benefits elections (e.g., candidates who opt out of benefits). Fractional compensation will be negotiated based on time allocation.
Benefits: Innosphere offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-matched retirement; generous paid time off; including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement with employer contribution, generous paid time off, and holidays.
About Innosphere Innosphere is a nonprofit innovation platform dedicated to accelerating technology startups and strengthening the regional innovation economy. For more than 25 years, Innosphere has supported entrepreneurs through startup acceleration, venture capital, real estate–based innovation campuses, and nationally significant initiatives, including the National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded ASCEND Engine. Innosphere operates at the intersection of entrepreneurship, research commercialization, capital formation, and economic impact—working with founders, corporations, universities, philanthropies, and government partners to build a more dynamic and resilient innovation ecosystem.
Position OverviewInnosphere seeks a senior, strategic Marketing & Communications Director (Full Time or Fractional) to elevate our brand, sharpen our strategic narrative, and directly support revenue growth through philanthropy, corporate sponsor ships, and high-impact events. The ideal candidate is an experienced marketing executive who thrives in entrepreneurial, mission-driven environments and can translate complex innovation initiatives into compelling narratives that attract funders, partners, and ecosystem stakeholders.
Thisindividual will focus on:
- Strategic marketing direction
- Brand architecture and positioning
- Fundraising communications
- Executive visibility
- High-impact event strategy
- Oversight of marketing contractors and internal team members
- Executional work (design, email production, social posting, etc.) will be supported by staff and/or contractors.
Develop and implement a cohesive brand architecture across:
- Innosphere (nonprofit)
- Innosphere Ventures (venture capital funds)
- NSF ASCEND Engine (CO & WY)
- Corporate and philanthropic initiatives
Refresh core messaging, positioning, and value propositions.
Create a clear narrative framework for:
- “Bold Moves to Lift Colorado’s Advanced Industries”
- Corporate partnership strategy
- Philanthropic campaigns
Deliver a CEO/COO-approved brand strategy and narrative framework.
Develop fundraising messaging frameworks for:
- Major gifts (HNW and DAFs)
- Corporate sponsor ships
- Bank/CRA partnerships
Build marketing support for annual fundraising goals (in coordination with the CEO and Partnerships Director).
Support the development of materials that contribute to:
- Multi-year philanthropic commitments
- Corporate partnership revenue growth
Implement executive-level storytelling that enhances credibility with:
- Family offices
- Corporate executives
- Regional and national funders
Develop and execute a CEO visibility strategy:
- Thought leadership positioning
- Speaking strategy
- Strategic Linked In and media presence
- Increase high-value audience engagement (investors, founders, corporate leaders).
Identify and secure at least 3–5 high-impact speaking or visibility opportunities annually.
Develop a strategic events portfolio aligned with fundraising and brand goals.
Elevate flagship events into revenue-generating, relationship-building platforms.
Increase:
- Sponsor revenue
- Executive…
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