Marketing Activities:
Campaign and content planning
Execution of blogs, thought leadership, social media, events, promotions, paid media, ads, sponsorships
Measure, test, iterate
Create sales enablement collateral, technical and non-technical
Create/manage/track KPIs 

Qualifications:
A strong interest in and commitment to the mission of Culture in Sports.
Demonstrated willingness to learn and take initiative in new tasks and challenges.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively share our vision and inspire others.
High level of creativity and innovation in approach to solving problems and generating fundraising ideas.
Ability to work collaboratively with a team and possess the self-motivation to work independently.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
A genuine interest in building and nurturing relationships with diverse groups of people, including community members, potential donors, and team members.
A positive attitude towards feedback and the continuous improvement of one's skills and knowledge.
Eagerness to grow within the role and contribute to the organization's long-term success.
 
About Us:
Culture in Sports is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting healthy, inclusive, and positive sports environments. We aim to influence leadership, organizational culture, and community engagement to ensure the success of all athletes and stakeholders. To broaden our impact, we are looking for a passionate and strategic Marketing Manager to lead our outreach initiatives to connect with athletes, coaches, staff, and leadership needed to expand and spread awareness of our mission.

Location: Remote | Reports to: Chief of Staff | Position Type: Part-Time/Full-Time

About Culture in Sports: Culture in Sports is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting healthy, inclusive, and positive sports environments. We aim to influence leadership, organizational culture, and community engagement to ensure the success of all athletes and stakeholders. To broaden our impact, we are looking for a passionate and strategic Director of Development to lead our fundraising initiatives and secure the resources needed to sustain and expand our mission.

Position Summary: The Director of Development will play a crucial role in ensuring Culture in Sports's financial sustainability and long-term growth. This individual will design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, build relationships with donors and partners, and oversee all development initiatives. The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader, strategic thinker, and strong communicator with a passion for fostering a culture of generosity and support.

Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising Strategy & Execution: Create and implement a detailed fundraising strategy that includes major gifts, corporate sponsorships, grants, events, and online campaigns. Discover new revenue-generation opportunities that align with organizational goals.
Donor Engagement & Stewardship: Cultivate, nurture, and strengthen relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations. Ensure personalized and consistent communication with donors, including acknowledgment and reporting.
Grants & Proposal Management: Oversee grant research, write proposals, and manage reporting processes. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with funding requirements and program goals.
Event Planning & Campaigns: Plan and implement fundraising events, donor appreciation initiatives, and targeted giving campaigns. Utilize digital tools and social media to enhance campaign reach and engagement.
Collaboration & Reporting: Work closely with the Chief of Staff, board members, and other stakeholders to ensure development efforts are aligned with organizational priorities. Prepare and deliver progress reports to leadership, highlighting key metrics and growth projections.
Database Management: Maintain precise donor and fundraising records in the organization’s CRM. Ensure that all development activities adhere to applicable laws and ethical standards.
Considerations: Learning Opportunity: This role is crafted as a growth opportunity. Candidates who are eager to learn and advance their careers, not just those with the most experience, can thrive here. Leadership is dedicated to helping you earn the résumé bullet points and experiences you need.
Potential for Leadership: While immediate experience is not a prerequisite, we are looking for individuals who show potential for leadership and strategic thinking, which will benefit our organization and your career in the long run.
Cultural Fit: We're looking for a candidate with a growth mindset who shares the organization's values and passion for sports and culture.
Strategic Vision: A candidate who can think strategically about growth and sustainability, helping to guide the organization toward its long-term goals.
Flexibility and Creativity: Resources are limited in a non-profit setting. A candidate who can creatively maximize resources and adapt when necessary will be invaluable.
Network: Candidates eager to gain or have an existing network in sports, non-profits, and/or development communities can significantly boost our fundraising efforts.
Passion and Drive: A genuine passion for the cause and the drive to make a difference can often outweigh traditional qualifications. We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for our mission.
Adaptability: The ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptable, ready to tackle diverse fundraising tasks and challenges as they arise.

Qualifications:
• A strong interest in and commitment to the mission of Culture in Sports.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and take initiative in new tasks and challenges.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling effective sharing of our vision and inspiring others.
• High level of creativity and innovation in problem-solving and generating fundraising ideas.
• Ability to collaborate with a team while displaying self-motivation to work independently.
• Excellent organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• A genuine interest in building and nurturing relationships with diverse groups, including community members, potential donors, and team members.
• A positive attitude toward feedback and continuous improvement of one's skills and knowledge.
• Eagerness to grow within the role and contribute to the organization's long-term success.

Why Join Us?
Join a wonderful organization that's truly making a difference in sports culture! You'll be part of a lively and supportive team where you can grow professionally and connect with others. Help us create exciting programs and initiatives that foster positive change together!

Culture in Sports is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.

Update our multiple social media platforms, to support Culture in Sports' initiatives and drive involvement with all current and future products and events

Analyze current business practices and identify problems, solutions, and future potential for growth. Explain your findings to members across the organization and influence change.

Work with a show host to develop and deliver a new season of a Culture in Sports show or podcast. Take a lead in post-production, marketing and delivery.

Be the host of a video show or podcast and work with a team to develop a one season show. Learn how to engage the audience and spread awareness about our mission.

Use your creative skills to develop logos and designs for our website, social media, shows and more. An integral part of helping Culture in Sports to be easily and universally recognized.

Research specific areas and provide efficient graphics and language to evaluate your findings into an academic study. Helping inform culture and leadership in sport practices and teachings moving forward.

Have you witnessed examples of exceptional sporting and/or organizational culture? Or have areas of sports performance and culture that you are interested in documenting for a wider audience?

Our team is seeking an energetic person who is passionate about sports, leadership, and organizational culture. A storyteller who can develop content to fuel web traffic, engagement, and demand to help educate others the short and long term impacts of positive and toxic culture in the sports environment.

No previous writing experience is required!

What you’ll be doing

• Develop articles once per week about topic about sports that have alignment with organizational culture and leadership within sports
• Once your article is posted online, engage with others about your posts to spread awareness, education, and drive people to our sites
• Engage with other writers’ articles
• Participate in other projects as desired

What your background looks like

• Be autonomous or someone who needs little direction once position and processes are fully understood
• Have a passion for sports, culture, and leadership
• Ability to write appropriate articles
• Enough technology skills to login to a website, other online tools, post articles, and engage on social media

This is a volunteer position