Job Number:
HC-05361
Date Posted:
April 21, 2026
Position Title:
Marketing & Communications Manager, ULI Foundation
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Urban Land Institute (ULI)
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$79,000.00 to $85,000.00 Annually
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) is entering a defining moment. The 90-year-old organization is expanding its capacity to turn philanthropic investment into measurable impact across cities and communities for more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable built environments—and the ULI Foundation is poised to play a transformational role in ULI’s future.Develop compelling communications to advance the organization’s mission. This highly collaborative role partners with advancement, operations, and program teams to craft messaging, campaigns, and marketing materials that demonstrate the impact of philanthropic investment and deepen engagement with the Foundation’s community of supporters.6+ years of marketing, communications, or fundraising communications experience. Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with experience developing marketing or donor-facing communications.
Responsibilities:
• Collaborate on the development of donor-focused communications that support philanthropic fundraising efforts, including major gift proposals, stewardship reports, fundraising appeals, and campaign materials.
• Translate complex programs and initiatives into clear narratives that demonstrate impact and inspire investment.
• Plan and execute integrated marketing initiatives that promote the work of the ULI Foundation across digital and print channels.
• Collaborate closely with ULI’s Membership and Marketing team to ensure alignment with ULI’s messaging and branding.
• Draft and edit a wide range of materials including email campaigns, web content, reports, presentations, and marketing collateral.
• Manage and execute digital communications supporting fundraising and engagement efforts, including drafting and deploying email marketing campaigns, updating website content, and coordinating digital messaging across platforms.
Qualifications:
• 6+ years of marketing, communications, or fundraising communications experience.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with experience developing marketing or donor-facing communications.
• Ability to manage multiple communications projects simultaneously and coordinate with internal stakeholders.
• Familiarity with email marketing and digital communications, including drafting campaigns and managing content updates.
• Experience coordinating with designers, writers, or external vendors to produce marketing materials.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including use of spreadsheets or project management tools.
Instructions:
Email to apply
Other:
ULI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran or active military status, non-citizenship or citizenship status, arrest or conviction record, credit history, salary history, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or partnership status, familial status, unemployment status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sexual violence, or any other status protected by applicable law.
