The Philadelphia Inquirer
Fundraising Marketing Manager
The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Fundraising Marketing Manager
As the Fundraising Marketing Manager for the High-Impact Journalism Fund, you will play a crucial role in securing donations that empower journalists at The Philadelphia Inquirer to produce impactful, investigative journalism. You will collaborate closely with the Director of Revenue Generation, Chief Marketing Officer, and The Inquirer's Editorial, Product, and Analytics teams, as well as external stakeholders at The Lenfest Institute. Your work will focus on designing and executing a fundraising strategy that drives support through one-time donations, foundation grants, and corporate sponsorships.
This is an exciting opportunity to directly influence the future of local, high-quality investigative journalism and contribute to building a sustainable revenue stream for a vital public service.
What You'll Do
About Us
Since 1829, The Philadelphia Inquirer has been "asking on behalf of the people" of Philadelphia and the region by providing essential journalism. Locally owned and headquartered in Center City Philadelphia, The Inquirer is a for-profit public benefit corporation under the non-profit Lenfest Institute. Its multiple brand platforms - including newspapers, Inquirer.com, e-Editions, apps, newsletters, podcasts, and live events - provide Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism to a growing audience that includes more than 180,000 subscribers and 20 million monthly impressions.
The Philadelphia Inquirer is committed to attracting a diverse group of people to join our team. As part of our mission, we are seeking candidates who share our passion for indispensable journalism and our drive to create a sustainable business model to support it.
We value diverse levels of experience, abilities, and backgrounds. Because of this, we encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed in the job description. The Inquirer may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
The Inquirer is building an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We especially encourage people from marginalized and underrepresented backgrounds to apply for vacant positions at all levels of the organization, including but not limited to people of color, women, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities. We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, and any other category protected by federal, state and/or local law.
As the Fundraising Marketing Manager for the High-Impact Journalism Fund, you will play a crucial role in securing donations that empower journalists at The Philadelphia Inquirer to produce impactful, investigative journalism. You will collaborate closely with the Director of Revenue Generation, Chief Marketing Officer, and The Inquirer's Editorial, Product, and Analytics teams, as well as external stakeholders at The Lenfest Institute. Your work will focus on designing and executing a fundraising strategy that drives support through one-time donations, foundation grants, and corporate sponsorships.
This is an exciting opportunity to directly influence the future of local, high-quality investigative journalism and contribute to building a sustainable revenue stream for a vital public service.
What You'll Do
- Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive fundraising strategy to grow donations for the High-Impact Journalism Fund, ensuring alignment with The Philadelphia Inquirer's broader goals.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Lenfest Institute team members, foundations, corporate sponsors, and community partners.
- Develop and manage fundraising campaigns across multiple channels (email, on-site, paid media, direct mail, events, etc.) to acquire new one-time donors and engage existing supporters.
- Collaborate with Lenfest Institute partners and Inquirer Product and Analytics teams to use CRM systems (Salesforce, etc.) to monitor progress toward revenue goals, manage donor information, and identify opportunities for growth. Track and report on fundraising performance, analyzing metrics to inform and optimize future strategies and campaigns.
- Work closely with Editorial, Product, and Analytics teams at The Inquirer, as well as The Lenfest Institute, to ensure consistent messaging, effective outreach, and successful fundraising initiatives.
- Lead the fundraising components of Inquirer events (both virtual and in-person) to engage the community and raise awareness of the High-Impact Journalism Fund.
- Contribute to an inclusive and positive work environment
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a focus on one-time donations, grants, and / or corporate sponsorships. Experience in the journalism or media sector is preferred but not required. Consumer marketing experience is preferred.
- Ability to craft persuasive appeals and donor communications. Proven ability to manage complex projects, work independently, and meet deadlines.
- Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce or similar), email marketing platforms (e.g., SailThru), and Google Analytics. Comfort with data analysis and using metrics to guide strategy. Familiarity with digital fundraising tools preferred and understanding of the nonprofit media landscape
- Ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders. Strong organizational and follow-up skills to ensure a positive donor experience.
- A deep commitment to supporting high-quality investigative journalism that serves the public interest and makes a lasting impact on communities.
About Us
Since 1829, The Philadelphia Inquirer has been "asking on behalf of the people" of Philadelphia and the region by providing essential journalism. Locally owned and headquartered in Center City Philadelphia, The Inquirer is a for-profit public benefit corporation under the non-profit Lenfest Institute. Its multiple brand platforms - including newspapers, Inquirer.com, e-Editions, apps, newsletters, podcasts, and live events - provide Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism to a growing audience that includes more than 180,000 subscribers and 20 million monthly impressions.
The Philadelphia Inquirer is committed to attracting a diverse group of people to join our team. As part of our mission, we are seeking candidates who share our passion for indispensable journalism and our drive to create a sustainable business model to support it.
We value diverse levels of experience, abilities, and backgrounds. Because of this, we encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed in the job description. The Inquirer may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
The Inquirer is building an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We especially encourage people from marginalized and underrepresented backgrounds to apply for vacant positions at all levels of the organization, including but not limited to people of color, women, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities. We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, and any other category protected by federal, state and/or local law.