Director, Growth Communications

Summary

Join Evidence Action, a global health organization, as a Communications Leader to spearhead donor engagement and revenue growth. Reporting to the Chief Growth Officer, you will build a high-output content engine, crafting compelling narratives that resonate with diverse donor profiles. Responsibilities include developing segmented communication strategies, overseeing content creation across various formats, and leveraging emerging technologies like AI. You will also elevate Evidence Action's public profile through strategic PR and positioning of leaders. This high-leverage role requires strong leadership skills, experience in communications and storytelling, and a passion for driving organizational growth. The position offers flexibility with remote work options within the United States.

Requirements

• You have 8+ years of professional experience in communications, media, marketing, content strategy, or related fields
• You have experience developing communications strategies that promote audience engagement, influence customer/donor behavior, or fuel organizational growth
• You have storytelling and writing skills, with an ability to translate complex ideas into compelling, audience-specific narratives across multiple formats
• You are fluent with digital tools, emerging media formats, and AI-enabled content development—combined with a high standard for quality and originality
• You have demonstrated leadership through a passion for developing talent and delivering results
• Proven ability to build, mentor, and retain a small, high-performing team, and to manage external vendors to deliver high-quality creative outputs
• You are comfortable working across departments(fundraising, programs, leadership) and navigating feedback with clarity, creativity, and accountability

Responsibilities

• Lead Donor-Centered Communications That Drive Growth
• Develop a segmented communications strategy to drive donor acquisition and retention across high-net-worth individuals, mass-market supporters, and institutional funders
• Source and shape compelling narratives that showcases our impact, bold vision, and unique point of view, tailored to resonate with different donor profiles
• Oversee the creation of emotionally resonant, thoughtful, high-quality content across formats (e.g., video, scrollytelling, interactive reports) that sets Evidence Action apart in the global development space
• Scale Content and Brand Through Innovation and Smart Systems
• Champion the use of emerging tools–including AI–to increase the volume, quality, and personalization of content
• Build practical, empowering brand resources that help staff represent us with clarity, consistency, and confidence
• Create lightweight, scalable workflows and content systems that support a high-output, creative team culture
• Elevate Evidence Action’s Public Profile
• Lead the strategy to raise Evidence Action’s visibility—transforming us from a niche leader into a widely recognized, trusted brand in global health
• Oversee PR consultants to drive earned media coverage in donor-trusted and top-tier outlets that create awareness, credibility and donor acquisition
• Position our leaders as influential voices in global health through targeted speaking and writing opportunities
• Build and Lead a High-Performing, Scalable Communications Function
• Recruit and lead a lean, results-oriented team that excels at innovation, accountability, and excellence
• Maximize capacity through thoughtful use of outsourced talent and technology to expand capacity while maintaining brand standards
• Align communications strategy with organizational goals and contribute to broader revenue growth and reputation-building objectives

Preferred Qualifications

We especially encourage candidates from nontraditional backgrounds to apply—including those with experience in tech, media, or high-growth startups—who are excited to bring their talents to a mission-driven context

Benefits

For US based roles, Evidence Action provides comprehensive benefits including international health care, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans with a matching component, generous and flexible leave options, as well as other employee perks on a reimbursement basis