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Director of Communications and Marketing (Part-Time)

GMA Foundations | Boston, MA (Hybrid)

About GMA

GMA Foundations (GMA) helps funders define and reach their philanthropic goals with expert advice and comprehensive services. We are a trusted ally and a guide to greater impact, meaning, and efficiency. Our mission is rooted in our belief in the transformative nature of philanthropy, that each of us in this field has the capacity to help shape a more just and equitable future.

Since becoming employee-owned in 1982, collaboration and inclusivity have been central to our culture. We foster an optimistic, open workplace where curiosity is welcomed, learning is shared, and a shared commitment to philanthropy brings us together. We are dedicated to helping every team member grow and build a meaningful, lasting career in the field.

Position Summary

GMA seeks a Director of Communications and Marketing to lead the firm’s communications and brand efforts in support of thoughtful, relationship-driven growth. This part time leadership role reports to the Co-Managing Director of Strategy. The Director will shape how GMA shows up in the field by clarifying our voice, strengthening our reputation, and enabling colleagues to represent the firm with confidence and consistency.

The Director is responsible for translating strategic priorities into communications and relationship-building practices that increase visibility, deepen connections, and support lead development. The Director collaborates across the firm to strengthen GMA’s outreach and visibility while ensuring clear, consistent messaging and approaches.

This is a hands-on role—leading strategy and producing core communications, and supporting the firm’s revenue goals by strengthening GMA’s reputation and relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Leadership

• Partner with the Co-Managing Directors to develop and implement a communications and marketing strategy
• Contribute as a member of the leadership team to firm-wide priorities
• Establish clear processes that support consistent, high-quality communications, outreach, and follow-up
• Guide GMA’s approach to relationship-driven growth by aligning visibility, outreach, and follow-up to support a steady pipeline of conversations
• Maintain the firm’s relationship and visibility map, working with colleagues to ensure focus, follow-through, and accountability for outreach and engagement
• Identify and pursue opportunities for visibility, including speaking engagements, partnerships, and convenings aligned with GMA’s priorities

Brand & Messaging

• Steward GMA’s brand, including voice, messaging, and visual identity
• Ensure consistency across client communications, proposals, website content, and external presence
• Articulate GMA’s value for prospective clients, partners, and peers
• Write emails and other communications for firm leadership to customize and send
• Contribute to and coordinate the development of proposals and marketing materials, ensuring clear messaging aligned with GMA’s value proposition and priorities

Content & Channels

Events & Field Engagement

• Support communications strategy for GMA-hosted events and pooled funds
• Ensure events are leveraged for visibility, relationship-building, and follow-up
• Help colleagues turn visibility and relationships into ongoing connection

Team Leadership & Support

• Guide the communications work of one or two foundation assistants or program associates
• Provide coaching, tools, and guidance to support effective networking, outreach, and follow-up
• Build internal capacity for authentic, consistent external presence

Measurement & Improvement

• Maintain simple systems for tracking contacts, relationships, and outreach activity to support continuity and follow-through
• Track engagement using practical metrics and use insights to refine approach over time

Qualifications

Background & Experience

Required

Preferred

Skills & Attributes

Required

Preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $63,000—$69,000 for this three-day-per-week position ($105,000-$115,000 full-time equivalent).

GMA is an employee-owned firm offering excellent benefits and a collaborative, mission-driven work environment. Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits with employer match; paid time off and volunteer leave; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and the opportunity to participate in our employee ownership program, subject to eligibility.

Work Environment

This is a part-time (three days/week), exempt position based in Boston office with a hybrid work schedule, including two days in our Boston office weekly to start, with the ability to occasionally reduce to one as responsibilities allow. Typical work hours are 9am to 5pm, with flexibility in scheduling as appropriate.

The position may require occasional early morning or evening meetings, limited weekend commitments, and periodic travel for site visits, client meetings, and educational programs. A valid drivers’ license or the ability to travel by public transportation is required.