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Philanthropic Storyteller

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Budapest, Hungary
Full-time

Reporting to the CEO the Philanthropic Storyteller is responsible for researching, imagining, aggregating, writing, publishing and evaluating the ongoing story of United Way and its impact on communities in Hungary. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the impact and fundraising team to create and/or distill the most compelling stories and narratives that will drive awareness, engagement and loyalty from our core audiences, such as corporate partners, individual donors, community leaders and policymakers. Are you motivated by the opportunity to dig deep in our impact work and tell our story?

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Co-create and execute effective marketing and communications initiatives that build the United Way brand, strengthening relationships with key constituencies and attract funds.  
  • Function as an effective brand steward to support all staff and key volunteers to deliver the ideal messaging at all times.
  • Oversee digital marketing and communications tactics.
  • Develop and cultivate trustworthy relationship with internal and external stakeholders to deliver communication strategies for an excellent customer service.

Key Accountabilities

  • Responsible for developing content of our online presence (primarily website, and social media channels) and responsible for online campaigns (AdWords, social media including post plan, click conversion, article plan, SEO).
  • Manage UWH’s social media channels and serve as ambassador for effective use of social media.
  • Production of PR tools including online communications, press releases and press kits.
  • Write, edit and manage the publication of quarterly newsletter (in SalesForce CRM) and other internal and external publications and collateral as required, in both Hungarian and English.
  • Plan, produce and publish the organization’s annual report.
  • Development of marketing and communications materials supporting UWH’s fundraising activities (crowdsourcing campaigns, events, workplace campaigns, affinity groups etc.).
  • Ensure marketing and communications support to all impact programs and raise visibility for the work of United Way Hungary with compelling stories.
  • Manage year-round donor communications.
  • Track, manage and evaluate plan implementation.
Educational Background: 
University/college degree, preferably in marketing & communications and/or journalism.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Demonstrated excellence in writing, storytelling, and content creation on digital and traditional platforms.
  • Interviewing skills (how to build trust with story object?)
  • Storyboarding experience (text, images, audio, video) is a plus.
  • Expertise with online platforms (content management system for web,  e-newsletter services and social media) is essential.
  • Professional Hungarian and English language skills.
  • High proficiency in written and oral communications in both languages and excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Expertise in digital marketing and metrics.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic and evolving environment.
  • Must be a creative self-starter and a team player with a positive outlook and ability to manage change, proficient in identifying solutions and opportunities.
  • Experience in project management and fulfilling project outcomes in line with funder and client expectations.  
  • Relationship builder, great communicator and collaborator.
  • Journalist or newsroom background is a plus.
  • Mission focused.
  • Brand steward.
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a marketing and communications field is required.
  • Experience in working at the NGO sector is an advantage.
  • Volunteering experience preferred.
Compensation/Benefits: 
  • A life changing experience.
  • Professional development in an international environment.
  • Challenging tasks and targets.
  • Extend your network from all sectors.
  • Great Team of highly motivated mission focused professionals

Organization Info

United Way Worldwide

Overview
Headquarters: 
Alexandria, VA, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1934
About Us
Mission: 

United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.

United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. We win by living United. By forging unlikely partnerships. By finding new solutions to old problems. By mobilizing the best resources. And by inspiring individuals to join the fight against their community's most daunting social crises.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Feb 15 2019
Active Until: 
Mar 15 2019
Hiring Organization: 
United Way Worldwide
industry: 
Nonprofit