Director of Marketing – Advancement

Clover Search Works

. Lead Humanities Washington’s positioning, brand, and marketing strategy .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in integrated marketing strategies, brand development, and storytelling to enhance visibility and engagement within diverse communities. Proven ability to lead teams, manage partnerships, and drive fundraising initiatives while fostering trust and collaboration.

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Integrated Marketing StrategyDigital And Social Media FluencyFundraising KnowledgeStaff Supervision And DevelopmentCultural Fluency

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Hard Skills

Brand DevelopmentPerformance MeasurementStorytellingData-Driven Decision MakingRevenue Strategy Integration

Soft Skills

Results-Oriented LeadershipWarm And Genuine PresenceListening And PatienceRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Video ProductionPodcast CreationSocial Media Platforms

Industry Keywords

HumanitiesCommunity EngagementDiverse Supporter BaseEarned Income ModelsCivic Life

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Humanities Washington’s positioning, brand, and marketing strategy
Develop brand standards, unified messaging, marketing calendar, and performance measures
Establish Humanities Washington as a trusted voice on the humanities’ importance to civic life and community well-being
Direct contractors and vendors for day-to-day communications
Grow visibility among younger Washingtonians, the business community, and politically diverse audiences
Turn program stories into video, podcast, and social content
Travel throughout Washington to meet partners and trustees and observe programs
Integrate marketing, fundraising, and earned revenue into a coordinated revenue strategy
Support the CEO and Fundraising Manager toward an organization-wide contributed-revenue goal of $800,000 or more
Advise on campaigns and cases for support and explore models such as membership
Launch new earned-income offerings, including programs for companies, consulting, facilitation, and services for other humanities organizations
Shape and hire the Business Development & Partnerships Manager
Supervise and coach the Business Development & Partnerships Manager
Partner with program staff to gather metrics, impact data, and stories for revenue work
Serve on the leadership team and help guide organization-wide strategy, including the 2027 strategic plan

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong track record of building integrated marketing strategies that raise visibility and grow audiences
Fluency in digital and social media
Experience getting results with limited resources and outside contractors
Strong writing and storytelling skills
Working knowledge of fundraising, membership, and earned income
Experience growing a diverse base of supporters
Comfort using data to guide decisions
Experience supervising and developing staff
Results-oriented leadership and ability to lead change with patience, listening, and respect
Understanding of what the humanities are and ability to explain why they matter to many audiences
Cultural fluency and experience connecting with communities historically underrepresented in the humanities
Warm, optimistic, and genuine presence with ability to build trust with staff, board, partners, and donors
Comfort working autonomously
Willingness to learn Washington’s places and people and build relationships across the state
Occasional travel throughout Washington State
Ability to work some evenings and weekends

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (90% of employee premiums covered)
Fully paid life and long-term disability insurance
Optional FSAs
403(b) with an automatic 3% employer contribution plus up to a 3% match
Vacation starting at 10 days and growing to 20 with tenure
12 days of sick and safe leave
8 paid holidays plus a winter break from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day
3 personal holidays
Hybrid schedule
Monthly internet and phone stipend
Flexibility during the week to balance evening and weekend commitments