Gift of Adoption provides grants to complete the adoptions of children in vulnerable circumstances—giving them permanent families and a chance to thrive.
Gift of Adoption believes that a loving family is a basic human right of every child, everywhere. Since inception in 1996, we have awarded grants to unite children and families of all descriptions free of discrimination. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a way to reflect the communities we serve and to live fully into our mission: awarding grants to complete the adoptions of vulnerable children – giving them permanent families and the chance to thrive.
It is the policy of Gift of Adoption that all applicants, volunteers, employees, donors, and grant families be treated in an equitable, non-discriminatory manner, in all aspects of our engagement, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any characteristic protected by law.
We embrace and support our employees’, volunteers’, Board members’, and grant applicants’ differences as an expression of our core values (honor, amplify and be scrappy).
We currently have the following open positions. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume via email to hr@giftofadoption.org.
+ Position: Business Development and Marketing Director (Full-Time / Remote)
Job Overview: The Marketing and Business Development Director is responsible for leading targeted marketing and awareness initiatives to drive increased grant applications and high-impact donor engagement. This role oversees creative design, execution and performance results related to GOA’s referral marketing, digital presence, website, and new business (fundraising) partnerships. This role will ensure that SEO, AIO, SMO, website design, and content all align with the targeted goals and values. This role also leads business development activity including referral outreach to adoption professionals, healthcare partners, and condition-specific communities, and is responsible for creating and managing revenue-generating promotional partnerships that fund named grant programs and/or create new revenue streams.
Key Responsibilities
- Target Marketing Strategy and Execution
- Develop and implement targeted marketing plans to drive significant and sustained increases in qualified grant applications and high-impact donor introductions.
- Business Development and Referral Outreach
- Develop and execute referral outreach plans to drive qualified Tier 1 grant applications.
- Build and manage geography-based outreach strategies, prioritizing target markets and underserved regions where grant funding is available.
- Develop and manage condition-specific and population-specific named fund outreach plans in partnership with healthcare providers, disease foundations, and advocacy organizations (e.g., CF Family Fund, foster care networks).
- Create and execute radiothon campaigns including securing station relationships, and managing logistics.
- Create and manage program for ‘back selling’ grants to interested groups (Kiwanis, Rotaries, Community Foundations, etc.)
- Website and Digital Optimization
- Oversee the performance, messaging, and brand alignment of the Gift of Adoption website.
- Partner with external creative and web development agencies to manage design, layout, and major updates.
- Manage and optimize digital marketing channels, including Google Ads, TikTok, and other social media platforms.
- Ensure SEO and AIO best practices are implemented across all digital platforms.
- Monitor and improve SMO (Social Media Optimization) to enhance visibility and engagement.
- Fund Management
- Develop and steward national grant Funds in partnership with targeted donor groups, associations, and condition-specific communities.
- Manage fund-level marketing to ensure named funds are visible to and utilized by their intended beneficiary populations.
- Campaign Management
- Plan and execute integrated marketing and PR campaigns around key national events and awareness initiatives.
- Track campaign performance and provide post-campaign analysis and recommendations.
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
Proven track record in developing and executing marketing programs that drive measurable results.
- Expertise in SEO, SMO, AI/LLM optimization, referral marketing, and digital campaign management. Strong experience with website design and content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Squarespace).
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics, Google Ads, Constant Contact, Microsoft Office Suite, and social media platforms.
- Experience in cause-marketing partnerships, radiothon production, or media-driven fundraising campaigns.
- Demonstrated success in generating (and retaining) new business relationships and partnerships.
- Excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills. Ability to travel occasionally for events or meetings.
- Comfortable operating in a scrappy, fast-moving environment where strategy and execution are both position responsibilities
*Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice*.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in marketing, sales, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of progressive experience in marketing, with expertise in digital strategy
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, supervise staff, and manage external partners to deliver high-impact marketing outcomes.
- Proven ability to collaborate with colleagues and volunteers to accomplish objectives, including the ability to work closely with the Development, Chapter, and Program teams to align marketing efforts with programmatic and fundraising goals.
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage external referral and partnership pipelines, not just internal marketing programs
- Experience connecting marketing activity directly to measurable outcomes including revenue, applications, or donor acquisition
Compensation and Benefits
Gift of Adoption Fund offers a highly competitive compensation plan commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the individual selected. GOA employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance. A 401(k) Plan is available to save for retirement with an employer match. Our vacation, holiday, and leave of absence policies prioritize work-life balance for Gift of Adoption staff.
The charitable organization is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions. The charitable organization will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Salary Range: $80,000-$95,000
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume via email to hr@giftofadoption.org.
+ Position: Stewardship Coordinator (Part-Time / Remote)
Job Overview: The Stewardship Coordinator is responsible for providing stewardship touch points to recognize donors’ contributions and communicate the impact of their generosity. This role works closely with donor relationship managers to provide both standardized and customized stewardship to their portfolio of donors. This role is part time at 24 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure timely and effective delivery of all agreed-upon stewardship actions for GOA donors
- Create customized stewardship communications, including thank-you notes, recognition books and plaques, lifetime giving cards and grant stories/impact updates that demonstrate the outcomes of philanthropic investments.
- Serve as the primary source for grant stories and photos for stewardship and other GOA communications – matching grant stories with donor preferences for grant type, geography, age of children and other parameters; ensure stories are responsibly sourced and written with respect and integrity and visual assets are high quality and appropriate.
- Partner with fundraising staff to identify unique stewardship opportunities for major donors and ensure timely, meaningful engagement throughout the donor lifecycle.
- Track stewardship activities and donor touchpoints within Donor Perfect and tracking spreadsheets, ensuring accurate records and adherence to organizational standards.
- Convene monthly stewardship touch base meetings with donor relationship managers to discuss and manage upcoming actions
- Use GOA’s AI assisted workflows and manage the story asset library in SharePoint
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey gratitude, mission impact, and organizational information in high-quality fashion.
- Excellent organization, time management, and project management skills.
- Action-oriented work ethic with a drive to manage priority work and meet deadlines.
- Personal work character and style that aligns with GOA’s core values: honor, amplify, and be scrappy.
- Tendency toward curiosity and continuous improvement and the use of AI or other tools to improve processes and deliverables.
*Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. *
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study
- 2-5 years of related experience, with preference for experience in non-profit development and knowledge of CRM systems
Compensation and Benefits
Gift of Adoption Fund offers a highly competitive compensation plan commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the individual selected. GOA employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance. A 401(k) Plan is available to save for retirement with an employer match. Our vacation, holiday, and leave of absence policies prioritize work-life balance for Gift of Adoption staff.
The charitable organization is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions. The charitable organization will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Salary Range: The hourly pay for this position is estimated in the range of $21 – $23 per hour commiserate with the candidate’s experience.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume via email to hr@giftofadoption.org.