Full-Time

Senior Director

Integrated Marketing

Updated on 12/20/2024

GoFundMe

GoFundMe

501-1,000 employees

Online platform for crowdfunding and fundraising

Fintech
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$229k - $312.5kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid position with an in-office requirement of 2 days a week.

Category
Brand & Creative Marketing
Growth Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Social Media
SEO
Marketing
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in strategic and holistic marketing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably within a digital platform or tech-focused company.
  • Proven experience supporting product development and target ICPs and have executed key product and brand messaging in owned, earned and paid channels.
  • Proven track record of driving growth and engagement through successful brand and performance marketing initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of digital marketing channels and best practices, including paid media, SEO, content marketing, and social media.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing and developing high-performing teams.
  • Exceptional analytical skills with a data-driven mindset to evaluate performance and drive decision-making.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a multi-channel marketing strategy to drive user acquisition, engagement, and retention for GoFundMe’s platform.
  • Champion GoFundMe’s brand positioning to elevate brand awareness and drive consistency across all channels. Lead brand campaigns that enhance our reputation and build emotional connection with audiences.
  • Oversee digital marketing efforts, including paid search, social media, email, content marketing, and SEO to drive growth, optimize ROI, and meet KPIs.
  • Work closely with Product, Engineering, Data, Customer Support, and other departments to ensure alignment of marketing strategies with overall business goals.
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing marketing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Utilize data and analytics to inform marketing strategies, measuring and reporting on the effectiveness of campaigns and initiatives. Regularly adjust strategies based on data insights.
  • Develop and manage the marketing budget, allocating resources to maximize efficiency and effectiveness across channels.
  • Stay informed on market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to identify new opportunities for growth and differentiation.

GoFundMe is an online platform that enables individuals and organizations to raise funds for various purposes, such as medical emergencies, memorials, education, and nonprofit support. Users can create a fundraising campaign in just five minutes by sharing their story and asking for donations from their network and the public. The platform has a large community, with over 100 million users who have collectively raised $25 billion through more than 200 million donations. GoFundMe differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on user-friendliness and community engagement, making it easy for anyone to start a fundraiser. The company's goal is to provide a safe and reliable space for people to seek financial assistance and support from their community.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

Redwood City, California

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion into Mexico opens new growth opportunities in a large market.
  • Partnerships with organizations like Independent Age attract donors interested in specific causes.
  • Successful campaigns like Desert Island Comics highlight potential for niche market support.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging crowdfunding platforms with lower fees may attract users away from GoFundMe.
  • Partnership with Meta may expose GoFundMe to data privacy concerns.
  • Economic downturns could reduce disposable income, affecting donation volumes.

What makes GoFundMe unique

  • GoFundMe integrates with Meta to enhance social media visibility for fundraisers.
  • The platform supports diverse needs, from medical emergencies to educational support.
  • GoFundMe's user-friendly interface allows fundraisers to start campaigns in just five minutes.

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