About Us
CDR is an award-winning, full-service direct response fundraising agency with more than 40 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and advocacy. Our staff of account executives, analysts, creatives, production specialists, media experts and strategy consultants work together to create some of the most effective, multi-channel fundraising solutions in the United States.
Our client’s missions are our purpose and our passion. Together, we raise money to transform lives.
CDR is a Moore company, the largest direct marketing firm in the country dedicated to the nonprofit, association, and government sectors (https://wearemoore.com/). More about CDR and our clients can be found at www.cdrfundraising.com.
Summary
The Creative Director supervises the creation and development of strategically-driven, multi-channel direct response concepts and creative—both copy and design—that communicate our nonprofit client’s fundraising and marketing objectives.
Primary Responsibilities
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Oversees the development of all copy and design for client fundraising campaigns and industry-related projects as assigned.
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Develops and delivers new print and digital direct-response creative and test strategies and concepts that meet client objectives and goals.
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Works closely with client services and creative teams to review, evaluate, and plan clients’ multi-channel fundraising campaign strategies and tactics.
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Monitors and manages team activity to ensure timely delivery of work.
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Works with new business development team to contribute to proposals for current and prospective clients.
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Contributes to all phases of the client program development—planning, messaging, design, integration, implementation, management, and reporting.
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Provides creative and management direction and skills development support to direct reports.
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Supervises and trains creative staff in fundraising copy and design best practices.
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Management responsibilities include motivating team members to achieve business objectives. Management of staff to include hiring, performance evaluations and discipline, as required; training, development, and mentoring of direct reports and other staff, as necessary.
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Attends and participates in leadership team meetings, and industry-related conferences.
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Works with other managers on internal cross-departmental processes and procedures.
Qualifications
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A minimum of eight years of management level experience in a creative department required.
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Four-year degree or equivalent work experience required.
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Proficiency is required in Microsoft Office Suite.
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Creative Directors with design backgrounds should be proficient with InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro; Experience/Knowledge of Premier Pro, HTML5, Flash, XD a plus.
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Exceptional knowledge and experience in creative, multi-channel print and digital fundraising copy and design development and execution.
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Strong understanding of direct response fundraising strategic and tactical communications practices and programs.
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Strategic, highly conceptual thinker and problem solver.
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment to develop effective creative that achieves clients’ fundraising goals.
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Ability to handle multiple projects; a resourceful self-starter who can initiate and deliver projects.
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Ability to adapt to change and prioritize shifting opportunities and conditions.
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Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to communicate internally and externally to sell ideas and foster relationships.
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Effectively manages and develops personnel.
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Stays current with client initiatives, industry trends and opportunities for innovation.
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Other key competencies include quality management, adaptability, initiative and innovation, sound judgement, outstanding problem-solving abilities, and strong interpersonal skills.
Our Benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including healthcare, support for working parents and paid time off so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Each full-time position at CDR is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical & prescription, dental and vision insurance, employer paid Life, a Health Savings Account plan, Flexible Spending Account plans for health and dependent care, voluntary Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage, and other voluntary benefit options. We offer paid holidays, paid personal leave, paid volunteer leave, and paid family leave. Employees have the option to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k) plan. Several benefit plans have eligibility waiting periods.
CDR is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CDR is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.