Manager of Marketing & Fundraising
Optimist - Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
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Experience with donor fundraising and corporate partnerships Proficiency with CRM platforms, including maintaining donor/contact databases and generating reports Strong understanding of social media platforms and related promotional and analytical tools
DUTIES: The primary responsibility of this role is to help lead our communications and fundraising efforts at Optimist in collaboration with the Head of Production and Head of Impact to amplify our work and finance our films and campaigns. Key responsibilities include: Communications and Marketing Strategy Develop and oversee a communications calendar to foster community and promote project releases Create and implement campaigns across email and social media for diverse stakeholders Manage design and production of marketing assets, such as pitch decks, event invitations, and impact reports Optimize SEO and digital strategies to enhance online visibility Develop new partnerships with aligned organizations to amplify film and impact messaging Film & Impact Fundraising Research and identify prospective donors and corporate sponsors Create tailored outreach materials, including one-sheets and pitch decks Manage donor data and communications through CRM platforms Track gifts and pledges, ensuring timely acknowledgments and stewardship Event Management Plan, promote, and execute events, such as film festival receptions, speaking engagements, and special screenings Organize and facilitate the annual Advisory Board meeting KEY SKILLS Strategic thinker with a clear vision for storytelling and marketing Exceptional writing and communication skills, with attention to detail and tone Collaborative team player with a proactive, can-do attitude Creative, tech-savvy, and adaptable, with proficiency in marketing platforms and design tools LOCATION: We are seeking a Los Angeles-based candidate for a hybrid position, working both from our Atwater Village office and remotely on a flexible schedule. ABOUT OPTIMIST: Optimist is a non-profit production studio in Los Angeles. They are best known for the feature documentaries
Living On One Dollar
(Netflix 2015),
Salam Neighbor
(Netflix 2016),
Five Years North
(PBS 2020), and
This Is Not Financial Advice
(Fuse 2024). Its founders and film directors were honored by HBO as 40 under 40 filmmakers to watch and were finalists for the 2021 duPont-Columbia award for outstanding journalism. In 2025, they are releasing Champions of The Golden Valley (Tribeca) and are in production on several new documentaries, including a feature about the life and historic win of the first transgender member of the U.S. Congress, Sarah McBride. All of our films nurture Optimism and inspire action. To date our films and campaigns have helped raise $114M for social issue causes including refugee education, financial empowerment, and food access.