Sr. Digital Strategist, Non Profit

Data Axle is a leader in data solutions that drive meaningful connections between companies and people. We harness data, AI, and technology to create authentic, personalized experiences to improve our clients’ business performance. Recognized for delivering innovative B2B and B2C solutions and exceptional service for more than five decades, our global team is dedicated to helping businesses and nonprofits of all sizes thrive. We are currently seeking a Sr. Digital Strategist, Nonprofit.

The Digital Strategist position will have a focus on email and paid media strategy and contribute to multi-channel campaign execution for our portfolio of non-profit clients. This role will support several different clients, supporting various digital fundraising initiatives simultaneously, and coordinating campaign delivery across a larger cross-functional team.

The ideal candidate will:

• Approach the non-profit client with a sense of curiosity and desire to improve their program and elevate the status quo
• Have attention to detail day-to-day, and be able to look beyond the detail and understand how each piece fits into the bigger picture
• Be extremely organized
• Be passionate about direct marketing and generating fundraising results
• Be comfortable supporting multiple clients
• Know when to take initiative and when to consult with their team
• Be tenacious in the face of challenging circumstances
• Take pride in being an extension of a client’s marketing team

As Digital Strategist at Data Axle, you'll manage tactical execution of digital campaigns for a group of our nonprofit clients. While this role will focus on email marketing strategy, this role will be expected to assist with other digital components based on client needs and so a general understanding of digital marketing as a whole is ideal. Your clients will depend on you to help develop impactful campaigns and to make sure campaigns are done right and on time. Your internal team will rely on you to provide them with the information they need to get the job done.  Your responsibilities will include executing and managing the creative development and production cycle for multi-channel programs where our work is predominantly email. Additional essential job functions include the following:

• Partnering with dedicated client leaders to deliver solid programs that fit within the non-profits mission, strategic initiatives and budget
• Partnering with Account Directors to develop monthly initiatives across clients
• Working with the team to present a cohesive fundraising strategy to meet client’s monthly budget
• Partnering with internal team members to develop new campaign design, web/email development, and implementation including creative brief and version plan development
• Monitoring results to ensure effectiveness, to make any necessary changes, and to analyze campaigns for learnings to enhance future efforts
• Coordinating production teams and quality control of email campaigns
• Maintaining comprehensive project plans for each assigned client
• Partnering with Web Production, Media Team, and Digital Operations Team (when applicable) for accurate and on time campaign deployment
• Serving as one of the primary liaisons between the Client and all internal departments as applicable, including Strategy, Creative, Data Management, Analytics, Web Production, Database, Print Production and Digital Campaign Operations
• Nurturing and growing successful client relationships
• Being an advocate for the Client, translating their needs into actionable direction for the internal teams
• Maintain timelines and budgets with accuracy
• Presenting results and final reporting to drive more effective programs
• Overseeing quality control at every step of the process and anticipating potential issues

* Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.  The function is considered essential if the reason the position exists is to perform that function.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or equivalent*
• 4+ years of related experience in a fast-paced agency environment and client-facing role*
• Email & digital (SEM, programmatic, or paid social) experience required*, direct mail experience optional
• Experience in the nonprofit space desired but not required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.*
• Must understand moderate Excel reporting capabilities with a desire to learn more advanced skills.*
• Excellent verbal, written, negotiation and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Exceptional standards for quality and strong attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing expectations and build effective relationships across the organization.

*Minimum requirements needed to perform the job.

**Please provide a cover letter when applying for this position.

Where required, Data Axle will provide the compensation range for this role upon request. Please contact us or email us at [email protected] to receive compensation and benefits information for this role. Please include the job title and/or job ID of the role you are interested in. 

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At Data Axle, we are committed to attracting, retaining, and engaging employees from all walks of life. Diversity is an important part of our values and business operations. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that promotes professional development for everyone. As part of that commitment, Data Axle does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, status as a disabled veteran and or Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. In addition, Data Axle will provide reasonable accommodation for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.