TITLE: Content Director, Corporate Marketing
LOCATION: Remote (East Coast preferred near a CCS office: Chicago, Boston, New York, DC, Miami, or Philadelphia); ability to travel 2–4 times a year for All Staff retreats.
REPORTS TO: Senior Director, Content Strategy
DEPARTMENT: Corporate Marketing
TYPE: Full Time, Remote
Please submit a cover letter.
CCS is unable to sponsor work visas for this position, including H-1B. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
WHO WE ARE
CCS Fundraising is an international strategic fundraising firm that partners with nonprofits for transformational change. Since 1947, CCS has empowered many of the world’s greatest organizations across sectors to advance some of the most important causes in history. We plan, manage, and implement programs and initiatives that achieve fundraising goals and mission impact.
CCS provides tailored support to more than 700 nonprofit organizations annually. Headquartered in New York, the firm has over 600 professionals and 18 offices throughout the United States and Europe. Our people are our greatest strength. At CCS, you will join a diverse team of smart, passionate, and resourceful professionals who are driven by purpose and committed to performance.
UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE
We are seeking a Content Director to lead the development and execution of content used across the global nonprofit industry and support internal teams with shared content tools and resources. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Content Strategy, you will work directly with raw data, research, and field insights to turn complex information into compelling narratives to be used across reports, articles, webinars, and publications, build and optimize client case studies, and produce content that equips internal teams (regional teams, executives, and client-facing colleagues) with the tools they need to communicate effectively.
This role requires a strong analytical and storytelling mindset, the ability to manage multiple projects, and demonstrated skill in analyzing complex datasets to transform them into compelling narratives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Content Development & Narrative Execution
- Develop and produce content for external audiences (marquee reports, narrative articles, case studies, webinar materials, publications) and internal stakeholders (guides, sector viewbooks, “how-to” resources, and other internal-facing content)
- Work directly with raw datasets, conduct research, and gather field insights to uncover trends and craft compelling narratives for external content, including flagship research reports and case studies
- Refine and optimize client case study strategy to maximize impact and alignment with organizational goals
- Ensure all content reflects CCS’s brand voice, messaging standards, and audience needs
Project & Resource Coordination
- Support day-to-day content operations, including coordinating workflows, calendar scheduling, and internal content request intake, in service of executing the team’s content strategy
- Coordinate internal resources and personnel to support content creation, including subject matter experts, field marketing experts, designers, and video teams
- Maintain alignment across projects and ensure content meets the needs of internal stakeholders and external audiences
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with subject matter experts, regional teams, and internal departments (Design, Video, Field Marketing, Events, regional teams, and executives) to source content and validate insights
- Work directly with senior leaders and executives with professionalism and confidence as a trusted content partner by gathering insights and reviewing feedback from multiple stakeholders to help shape polished, compelling narratives
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure content supports organizational priorities and audience needs
- Tailor content for diverse internal audiences and ensure clarity, relevance, and engagement
Data-Driven Storytelling & Optimization
- Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to uncover trends and inform content development
- Apply insights from research, raw data, and field inputs to improve content relevance, usability, and impact
- Apply SEO principles and content performance metrics to improve accessibility and reach
- Stay informed of trends in fundraising and nonprofit communications to guide content execution
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 6 years of experience in content creation, storytelling, or communications, preferably in marketing or nonprofit industry
- Demonstrated experience translating complex, unstructured data into clear, engaging content for external audiences
- Experience developing case studies, flagship research publications, and internal resources
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills across multiple formats
- Proven ability to work directly with senior leaders or executives with professionalism and confidence, facilitating discussions, providing guidance, and incorporating feedback
- A collaborative working style, with the ability to partner effectively across departments and levels
- Familiarity with content management systems, analytics tools, SEO, project management tools (like Monday,) and audience research
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
CCS offers competitive benefits, a dynamic training program, resources, career advancement, mentoring, and networking opportunities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage a diverse pool of candidates to apply.
SALARY RANGE: $90,000 - $105,000
The exact salary varies within range based on years of relevant experience and education.