Associate Director, Communications

Associate Director, Communications & Digital Strategy,CHIP University Overview

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Associate Director, Communications & Digital Strategy,CHIP

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The Associate Director of Communications & Digital Strategy is responsible for leading and execute an integrated approach tostorytelling, marketing, and digital engagement. Reporting to the Director of Knowledge Management & Marketing, this role is critical to advancing the organization's visibility, strengtheningits brand, and supporting programmatic impact through strategic communications and data-driven marketing. Blending communications, marketing, and digital platformmanagement, this position requires a strategic thinker who isequally comfortable executing day-to-day content, managing systems,and coordinating across internal teams and external partners.

The Associate Director of Communications & Digital Strategy isa key position responsible for advancing the Center for High Impact Philanthropy's visibility, brand presence, and impact throughstrategic communications, marketing, and digital engagement. Reporting to the Director of Knowledge Management & Marketing,this role develops and implements integrated communication and marketing strategies that amplify organizational programs,research, and initiatives. The Associate Director creates and manages compelling content across multiple channels, including websites, publications,newsletters, and digital campaigns, while ensuring mission focus,consistent brand messaging, and editorial standards.

This position also manages the organization's digital platforms, including website administration, social media, CRM, and marketing automation tools, using data and analytics to improve audience engagement and campaign effectiveness. Position is contingent upon funding.

• Communications & Content Leadership: Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive communicationsstrategy aligned with organizational goals for the Center and in collaboration with SP2 Strategic Communications & Design.
  
  Produce and oversee external communications, including newsletters,website content, social media, and guidance. Translate complexideas into clear, compelling messaging for diverse audiences.
  
  Maintain and evolve the organization's brand voice, editorialstandards, and style guide
• Digital Platforms & Technology Management: Serve asprimary webmaster for the organization, ensuring timely updates anda high-quality user experience. Manage website content, structure,and occasional functional improvements. Administer CRM and marketing automation tools (e.g., Salesforce, Account Engagement),supporting segmentation, analytics, and reporting. Oversee digital tools and platforms to ensure consistency, efficiency,…