Account Director

Summary

Join MissionWired, a leading direct marketing agency for nonprofits and Democratic organizations, as an Account Director! You will be the primary contact for medium to large clients, overseeing daily fundraising functions and leading a team. This key contributor role requires 9+ years of direct mail or fundraising experience and involves managing client relationships, analyzing performance metrics, developing strategies, and collaborating on projects. You'll be responsible for budget management, staying updated on industry trends, and supporting business development. MissionWired offers a competitive salary, remote work flexibility, and excellent benefits.

Requirements

• 9 or more years of direct response fundraising experience in an agency environment
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to apply strategic direct marketing principles and being accountable for either the overall success of a program or a large component of a very large program
• Be adaptable to excelling in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines
• Be dedicated to achieving results while maintaining a collaborative team-oriented approach
• Possess excellent verbal, analytical, written, and presentation skills
• Have client management experience
• Have a desire to be part of a company committed to delivering groundbreaking results for mission-driven organizations and campaigns

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to work with clients to create compelling and targeted direct mail marketing strategies that maximize grassroots fundraising
• Maintain client satisfaction, including managing relationships and providing exceptional customer service
• Analyze fundraising performance metrics and implement strategies for continuous improvement
• Collaborate in a team to provide clients with strategic direct mail marketing planning, including revenue forecasting and budgeting to ensure account success
• Work with client teams to assist in managing resources and timelines on projects
• Identify target audiences to drive new donor acquisition for key clients
• Develop and manage fundraising budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices, incorporating innovative approaches into fundraising efforts
• Support business development efforts and participate in new business pitches

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid premiums for platinum-level medical plan on a national health care network
• 100% employer-paid life insurance and short term disability
• 50% employer-paid vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution
• 17 vacation days in addition to 12 paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, and a volunteer day off
• Paid parental leave at 100% of your salary
• Financial support for reproductive and transgender care
• Flexible telecommute and remote work policies
• Company issued Mac products for home offices
• Cell phone service reimbursement, meal and ride-share reimbursement, and other perks available