[Hiring] Marketing Manager @Foundant + smartsimple

Role Description

• List building & marketing partnerships
  • Grow Foundant's UK and EU contact list and pipeline through organic and partnership-driven channels, with GDPR-compliant list-building practices.
  • Identify, pitch, and manage co-marketing and channel partnerships with sector associations, philanthropy networks, and complementary vendors to extend reach across the UK and into Europe.
  • Build relationships with UK and European philanthropy influencers, associations, and media — including membership bodies, to widen distribution for Foundant content and events and support European positioning.
• Events on the ground
  • Plan and run in-person events across the UK and near EU, from lunch and learns to larger panels and support conference presences end to end (venue, logistics, speakers, promotion, follow-up).
  • Represent Foundant at relevant UK and European industry conferences and sector gatherings.
• Content & demand generation
  • Develop demand-generation content specific to the UK and European philanthropic sector: eBooks, webinars, panels, reports, and blog posts.
  • Either write this content directly or manage freelance/contract writers to produce it, depending on volume and specialization needed.
  • Repurpose and localize existing Foundant content (US/AU) for the UK and EU market and voice where appropriate.
  • Coordinate with the US-based marketing team on campaign timing, assets, and performance reporting.
• Website & digital
  • Build up Foundant's UK/EU LinkedIn following through targeted, locally relevant content.
  • Maintain light, timely coverage of the Foundant website for the UK/EU market during UK business hours.
  • Work with the digital marketing manager on keyword strategy for paid search and Google Ads targeting the UK and EU markets.
  • Support lead generation and conversion through SEO and AEO (answer engine optimization) for UK/EU search and AI-assistant visibility, capturing leads from across the wider region.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of marketing experience, with a significant portion working independently (not just part of a large in-house team).
• Background spanning both the philanthropic/nonprofit sector and tech/SaaS.
• Excellent writing and editorial skills — able to write publication-ready content and to brief, edit, and manage other writers, and to write strong strategic emails, and sales collateral specific to the region.
• Experience building and executing in-person events, ideally in the UK or a similar market.
• Comfort working autonomously across a broad remit, prioritizing across list growth, partnerships, events, and content.
• Familiarity with demand-generation fundamentals (campaigns, lead capture, webinars) and reporting on results.
• Working knowledge of GDPR and its implications for marketing and list-building in the UK and EU.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the UK or EU.

Nice to Have

• Existing relationships within the UK or European philanthropic or grantmaking ecosystem, including membership bodies such as PHILEA.
• Experience with grant management or fundraising software, or adjacent nonprofit tech.
• Prior experience standing up a market presence from scratch (rather than scaling an existing one).
• Additional European language skills and familiarity with grantmaking norms outside the UK.

Benefits

• At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to innovation and making a positive impact.
• We offer competitive salary and benefits, including tuition, and lifestyle reimbursements, and bespoke mindfulness and fitness initiatives.
• With our Flexible PTO policy, you’ll have the freedom to manage your time in a way that supports your personal well-being and professional success.
• We’re committed to your professional and personal development. With our merger, you'll have the chance to collaborate across teams, giving you exposure to diverse ideas, expertise, and projects that span multiple industries.
• As part of a larger organization, you’ll have even more opportunities to grow your career.
• You’ll enjoy autonomy and responsibility, empowering you to approach your work creatively and independently, fostering innovation and independent thought.
• Employee recognition is a core part of our culture. When you do a great job, we make sure everyone knows about it!
• Foundant is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve.
• Foundant is also committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process.