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Weaver Fundraising
Nonprofit fundraising via product sales
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Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Occasional travel and in-person field engagement may be required.
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- 5+ years of progressive marketing experience, ideally within a startup or small, growing technology company.
- A strong track record of success in a generalist marketing role, demonstrating adaptability and a broad skillset.
- A strong user-centric mindset with a genuine interest in understanding and connecting with users and the market.
- Enthusiasm for event and field marketing, with creative ideas for brand representation and outreach.
- Exceptional written communication skills with a portfolio showcasing proficiency in both short-form and long-form content creation.
- Proven project management abilities, with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and effectively communicating progress.
- A self-driven and adaptable "athlete" mentality, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and goal achievement.
- Masterful Written Communication: Craft engaging and effective content across various formats, from concise social media updates and website copy to in-depth blog posts, marketing collateral, and more.
- Seamless Project Management: Juggle multiple marketing initiatives with ease, maintaining clarity and keeping all stakeholders informed. You'll manage timelines, resources, and potentially external contractors to ensure successful execution.
- Deep Market Connection: Immerse yourself in understanding our users and the broader market landscape. Your curiosity and discerning nature will enable you to translate insights into impactful marketing strategies and build strong market relationships.
- Energetic Field Engagement: Represent Jamboree with enthusiasm at industry events and develop innovative strategies to expand our reach beyond online channels. This may require occasional non-typical work hours or travel.
- Develop and Implement Product Marketing Strategies: Work with the team to define target audiences, articulate compelling product value propositions, and create comprehensive go-to-market plans.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with Leadership, Product, Sales, and other teams to ensure alignment on product messaging, launch strategies, and overall market approach.
- Measure and Optimize: Track key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze marketing campaign performance, and identify areas for continuous improvement.
- Experience bringing a new product to market
- Experience managing external marketing vendors or contractors
What the company does: Weaver Fundraising helps Scouts across the country raise money by selling products (like popcorn) and taking donations, with the proceeds supporting local Scout activities, survival skills, leadership experience, and problem-solving abilities. How the product works: Customers buy products through fundraising campaigns or donate, and a portion of the proceeds goes to local Scouts; donations can also fund sending products to military troops, first responders, and food banks. How it differs from competitors: The focus is squarely on supporting Scouting and developing youth leaders, with funds allocated directly to Scout adventures and leadership development, emphasizing putting Scouts first. What the goal is: To provide financial support for Scout activities and leadership training by connecting donors and customers to local Scouting initiatives and broader community support efforts.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Digital fundraising adoption accelerates as COPPA enforcement relaxes for age-verification technologies.
- Jamboree's inclusive model captures non-Scout youth organizations seeking fundraising solutions.
- Family ownership provides capital flexibility to invest in compliance infrastructure.
What critics are saying
- BSA membership declined 17% from 2019–2023, eroding core popcorn sales base.
- Trail's End controls 80%+ Scout popcorn market share with exclusive council contracts.
- GoFundMe and Classy displace product sales with fee-free digital campaigns for youth groups.
What makes Weaver Fundraising unique
- Family-controlled Weaver Popcorn since 1928 enables international distribution to retailers.
- Jamboree platform serves youth beyond Scouting, expanding addressable market.
- Trail's End partnership directly supports local Scout councils nationwide.
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Benefits
401(k) Company Match
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Professional Development Budget
Wellness Program