Southern Poverty Law Center

Deputy Director, Digital Fundraising & Advertising

Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in digital fundraising strategy design and management.
  • 5+ years of supervisory and vendor/agency management experience.
  • Strong planning, organization, and multitasking skills.
  • Proven ability to analyze campaign performance with data-driven insights.
  • Experience in leading and mentoring teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee annual digital fundraising budget and set revenue targets.
  • Design innovative digital marketing strategies to grow supporter acquisition.
  • Develop and manage advocacy email program to mobilize community and drive impact.
  • Lead rapid response digital fundraising efforts to engage supporters in urgent moments.
  • Analyze digital campaigns and provide actionable insights for strategy optimization.
  • Create and implement robust digital testing plans for optimized performance across channels.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Retirement plan with employer contributions.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Commitment to an inclusive and diverse work environment.
Full Job Description
The Deputy Director, Digital Fundraising & Advertising works closely with the Director of Marketing to expand the SPLC's digital fundraising program, foster cross-channel collaboration, and ensure the success of key digital marketing initiatives. This position manages the day-to-day work of the digital fundraising team, directs agency partners, and leverages innovative digital platforms to drive fundraising success.
Who You Are

Multifaceted. Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment, with strong skills in planning, organizing, and managing systems and processes while prioritizing multiple tasks and projects.

Versatile. Can navigate the dynamics of managing multiple projects and meeting the various deadlines, while working autonomously and taking initiative.

Results-Driven. Experienced in measuring campaign impact with KPIs aligned to organizational goals and uses data-driven insights to refine, shift and adjust strategies and enhance donor engagement. Experienced in designing innovative digital fundraising campaigns, monitoring engagement and participation, and evaluating the effectiveness of strategies and initiatives.

People Manager. Experienced people manager with proven success in training, leading, coaching, developing or mentoring staff. Clear communicator of goals and priorities, organizational decisions, policies, and processes in perspective, keeping the SPLC's best interest at the heart of all communications, decisions, and actions.

Innovative and Strategic. Ability to be a strategic, forward thinker who actively seeks opportunities, identifies problems, and presents solutions. Schedule tasks and delegate assignments, track the progress and performance of the project along with the efficiency of team members.

Mission, Vision & Culture Alignment. Demonstrated awareness for SPLC's mission and vision; and a commitment to ideals of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and fostering an anti-racist work culture and antiracist principles and learning.
What You'll Do

Oversee the annual digital fundraising budget including setting revenue targets and expenses for all digital channels.

Design and lead innovative digital marketing and fundraising strategies that grow our email and SMS list, increase supporter acquisition, drive monthly donor growth and boost retention.

Develop and manage the advocacy email program, ensuring it mobilizes community members and supporters, drives impact and achieves fundraising outcomes.

Oversee a rapid response digital fundraising program that allows SPLC to quickly respond to breaking news and urgent moments to raise funds and engage supporters.

Manage a team and provide mentoring and coaching to support the work; hire, train, and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign duties, and conduct performance reviews.

Analyze digital marketing campaigns, providing actionable insights and optimizing strategies to improve performance across channels.

Develop and manage the implementation of a robust digital testing plan; create and execute testing strategies across email and SMS campaigns, donation forms, digital ads, and landing pages to optimize performance, ensure continuous growth, and improve user experience through data-driven insights.

Partner with the director of marketing to craft integrated marketing strategies and ensure the effective execution of campaigns that align with the SPLC's mission and goals; collaborate with the director of development systems to enhance platform integrations, streamline workflows, and troubleshoot technical issues.

Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.
Minimum Qualifications

We are committed to equitable hiring practices; therefore, you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.
  • Minimum seven (7) years of experience designing and managing innovative digital fundraising strategies;
  • Minimum five (5) years supervisory and vendor/agency management experience; and
  • High School Diploma or GED.
Compensation & Benefits

This is an exempt role and the minimum starting salary is $115,200 annually. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Click here to view the benefits available to SPLC staff.
Where & How You'll Work

This role the following work designations options:
  • Local Remote: Will work remotely, but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.
  • Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.
  • This position will report to the Director of Marketing.
Other Special Considerations

This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

About Southern Poverty Law Center

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of society. The organization was founded in 1971 and is based in Montgomery, Alabama. The SPLC provides legal services to victims of hate crimes and discrimination, and also conducts research and advocacy work to promote social justice and equality. The organization has been involved in a number of high-profile cases, including lawsuits against the Ku Klux Klan and other white supremacist groups.
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