Account Director, Direct Mail

At MissionWired, we help our partners create revolutionary fundraising strategies that advance their mission, change our country, and have a positive impact on the world. 

MissionWired is the only wholly integrated direct marketing agency for nonprofits and Democratic organizations. We help our partners tell big, ambitious stories that invite their supporters into communities to raise mission-changing revenue. Our results are unrivaled, having converted more than $3.1 billion in donations to the world’s most trusted philanthropies and groundbreaking campaigns. We do it over email and SMS, in the mail, across social media, everywhere. We don’t think in terms of channels; we’re single-minded in pursuit of your success.

We’re innovative, progress-obsessed, do-gooders who care deeply about social change and continuing to push the limits on what we can accomplish together. We’ve brought strategies to life for nonprofit organizations working around the world, including Sandy Hook Promise, Human Rights Watch, The Humane Society of the U.S., Save the Children, and Friends of the Earth. Over the years, we have worked with various progressive political organizations and believe that each election cycle is an opportunity for us to support organizations across the country and elect Democrats to legislative bodies up and down the ballot.

We’re an equal-opportunity employer and take seriously our commitment to equality and equity. Our efforts to be inclusive and create opportunity don’t end when someone joins us – they begin. 

We’ve set our sights on changing the world through our work and with our clients, and representation is at the foundation of what we do. We know that diversity of thought and background makes us stronger. That’s why we’re committed to building and maintaining a diverse community.

Every new team member broadens our perspective and allows us to think bigger. We’ll be at our best when people from underrepresented communities and people with a range of perspectives and lived experiences want to come, stay, and push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Overview: MissionWired is seeking an account director who will serve as the primary contact for one or more medium or large clients and will oversee the day-to-day fundraising functions. As an account director you will be a leader and have the knowledge and skill set to confidently manage and deliver in all aspects of the program. This role functions as a key contributor to program success. This level employee assumes supervisory responsibilities of one or more employees. This position usually requires at least 9 plus years of direct mail or fundraising experience.

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Leading teams to work with clients to create compelling and targeted direct mail marketing strategies that maximize grassroots fundraising;
• Maintaining client satisfaction, including managing relationships and providing exceptional customer service;
• Analyzing fundraising performance metrics and implement strategies for continuous improvement;
• Collaborating in a team to provide clients with strategic direct mail marketing planning, including revenue forecasting and budgeting to ensure account success;
• Working with client teams to assist in managing resources and timelines on projects; 
• Identifying target audiences to drive new donor acquisition for key clients;
• Developing and managing fundraising budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources;
• Staying updated with industry trends and best practices, incorporating innovative approaches into fundraising efforts;
• Supporting business development efforts and participating in new business pitches.

Who you are:

• 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;
• Adaptable to excelling in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines;
• Dedicated to achieving results while maintaining a collaborative team-oriented approach;
• Excellent verbal, analytical, written, and presentation skills;
• Client management experience;
• Desire to be part of a company committed to delivering groundbreaking results for mission-driven organizations and campaigns.

Salary range for this role is $83,000 to $115,000 per year, depending on experience.

We are currently working remotely with no return to office date. Applicants may reside in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MA, ME, MD, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, and WI. Due to FL legislation, MissionWired is required to participate in e-verify.

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

*Supporting your team on some nights and weekends as we approach high-volume times such as elections may be required.

If you feel you can do the job and are excited about this opportunity but are not sure if you meet all the qualifications, consider applying anyway. We’d love to hear from you!