Director of Acquisition and Growth

Core responsibilities:

• Build and scale Mercy Corps' mass market donor acquisition program across all channels including digital acquisition, direct mail acquisition, performance media, and emerging channels
• Design, launch, and scale a monthly donor acquisition program that drives sustained growth and long-term value
• Serve as business manager for mass market acquisition with leadership of acquisition expense and revenue budgets, including annual planning, forecasting, and performance management
• Partner with Brand Marketing to develop website fundraising funnel and ensure digital experiences support acquisition and conversion goals

This role creates positive change by significantly expanding Mercy Corps' donor acquisition program, which raises flexible funds to support humanitarian work in over 40 countries, helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 6+ years of experience in mass market fundraising
• Significant experience leading donor acquisition or performance-driven fundraising programs at scale with accountability for growth and investment decisions
• Deep expertise in digital acquisition and performance marketing with demonstrated success scaling programs over time
• Strong financial and analytical skills including experience managing large budgets, forecasting, and performance reporting
• Prior people management experience

Compensation and benefits:

• Starting salary from $90,000 USD up to $120,000 USD annually, commensurate with experience
• Regular, full-time, exempt position
• Flexible home base - can be remote or hybrid in Portland, Oregon or Washington, D.C.
• 5% of time dedicated to learning activities for personal and professional growth
• Team-focused culture that values diversity, trust, respect, and collaboration
• Equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization that partners with communities in over 40 countries to put bold solutions into action, helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within during disasters and hardship.