Managing Director, Cause Platforms

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and UNICEF Ventures, the Managing Director of Cause Platforms will be responsible for leading USF’s efforts to evolve and expand existing campaigns such as Trick or Treat for UNICEF, and develop new cause-related ventures to drive future revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities/Outcomes (include but are not limited to):

• Lead efforts to modernize Trick or Treat for UNICEF, including expansion into digital, entertainment and retail channels, with the goal of driving rapid growth in the number of kids engaged and income generated
• Lead efforts to identify, develop and incubate new cause-related ventures, with an emphasis on innovative and highly scalable revenue models
• Institute and lead internal due diligence process for new organization wide opportunities, working closely with internal stakeholders across Divisions to formulate recommendations to the Senior Management Team
• Manage external venture relationships with creative agencies, strategy advisors, and accelerators, and lead cultivation of partners to bring new ventures to market
• Manage internal relationships critical to development of new ventures, including marketing, PR, digital, corporate and cards & gifts teams
• Lead contract negotiations in collaboration with finance and legal teams
• Serve as an internal and external champion for the U.S. Fund’s new ventures work and represent USF at internal and external meetings and events

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in business or related field preferred
• Minimum of twelve years work experience in a business development, sales and/or marketing
• Deep expertise in conceptualizing and developing innovative cause-related marketing initiatives, and direct experience successfully rolling out multi-million $ cause-related business ventures
• Direct experience working in at least two of the following sectors: technology, retail, consumer products, media and entertainment
• Direct experience working with Fortune 500 companies, including presenting to C-level decision makers required
• Strong track record of achieving measurable results and driving revenue growth
• Demonstrated interest and commitment to children’s issues
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment under multiple deadlines, with “grace under pressure”
• Strong sense of team work and collaboration, and demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to travel throughout the United States
• Must demonstrate USF Core Values: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, and Service

Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

Application Instructions

To Apply – Please apply online at http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=UNICEFUSA&cws=1&rid=304

Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

The U. S. Fund for UNICEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce

E-mail: jobs@unicefusa.org
URL: http://www.unicefusa.org

Job Type: Development/Fundraising
Organization Type: Grantmaking Public Charities