Director, Thought Leadership

Job Description:

Director, Thought Leadership

The Role

Are you skilled communications and editorial leader with a gift for shaping and delivering content programs that drive results? As a Director of Thought Leadership at Fidelity Charitable, you will play a hands-on and highly visible role in advancing Fidelity Charitable’s mission by leading, optimizing, and implementing a multichannel thought leadership program designed to drive awareness and adoption of donor-advised funds, as well as growing and protecting the Fidelity Charitable brand in the market.

Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in communications, journalism or marketing, advanced degree a plus
• Minimum of 10+ years of editorial, marketing and strategic communications experience, including at least five managing a content or editorial program spanning multiple formats and delivery channels.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully collaborate with leadership and translate executive priorities into meaningful thought leadership programs that connect with target audience
• Proven experience developing and managing complex, multifaceted content programs from inception through execution, including strategic planning, project management and creative asset development
• Hands-on editorial experience crafting highly engaging content designed to connect with, and communicate complex ideas to, a sophisticated audience, including knowledge of tactics and best practices to drive distribution
• Experience working directly with senior leadership, including outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills, with ability to prioritize, problem solve, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to forge critical partnerships, influence effectively, and develop solutions which result in mutually beneficial outcomes
• Knowledge of philanthropy and nonprofit sector a plus
• Lead robust thought leadership program for distribution across earned, owned and paid channels from inception through execution and reporting
• Collaborate with key partners such as corporate communications, marketing channel and research and insights leads, and subject-matter experts, to develop and execute content programs that deliver measurable outcomes against audience objectives
• Directly lead the project management and creation of content and campaign assets in support of the thought leadership strategy including, but not limited to: reports, blogs and presentations to support high-profile speaking engagements, infographics, video, marketing collateral
• Coach and mentor content and marketing team members to create and deliver content.
• Drive special projects and campaigns in support of broader organizational initiatives designed to elevate the Fidelity Charitable brand in the marketplace and support more effective giving.

The Team

The mission of Fidelity Charitable is to grow the American tradition of philanthropy by providing programs that make charitable giving accessible, simple, and effective. Fidelity Charitable is governed by an independent Board of Trustees, which has hired Fidelity Investments as the service provider to the charity. Fidelity Investments provides all of the charitable organization's employees and supports all of its functions: Program Development, Marketing, Service Delivery, Relationship Management, Finance, Technology, Risk and Compliance, and Fundraising. This role is on the Fidelity Charitable marketing team. For more information about Fidelity Charitable, visit https://www.fidelitycharitable.org.

Company Overview

Fidelity Charitable is a 501(c)(3) public charity. We help donors maximize their generosity through our donor-advised fund, called the Giving Account. Established in 1991, we are the nation’s top grant maker, distributing $14.9 billion to charities in 2024.

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Fidelity’s hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office.

Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.