We are partnering with an exciting B2B start-up that helps non-profits find and manage grants.
The Role: We're looking for a Head of Events & Community team, owning the strategy and execution of the programs that make the Company the center of gravity for grant professionals. This is a player-coach role. You'll set the vision and manage a small team, but you'll also be hands-on: building new programs, optimizing existing channels, and partnering closely with Sales, Customer Success, and the rest of the Marketing team to drive measurable business outcomes.
You will have ownership of:
- Virtual Events & Webinars: Scale our virtual events program to 3x pipeline impact Own content strategy, speaker recruitment, promotion, and post-event nurtureMaintain quality and engagement as volume increases
- Conferences and Field Events: Expand our in-person event footprint (conferences, dinners, regional meetups, hosted gatherings); Partner with Sales to pilot more targeted, network-driven event formats; Manage a $500,000+ events budget and 3x our presence in 2026, with clear ROI expectations; Lead Company's presence at industry conferences (strategy, sponsorships, speaking opportunities, booth execution); Improve ROI tracking and post-conference follow-up in partnership with Sales and RevOps
- Digital Community Launch: Grow a digital community of practice for grant professionalsBuild the engagement loops, content programming, and moderation approach that make the community sticky; Evolve community into a meaningful acquisition and retention channel over time
- Brand Ambassador Program: Design and pilot a structured program that turns Company's power users into advocates; Enable ambassadors to host local gatherings, create content, and extend our reach into hard-to-access networks; Build the frameworks, incentives, and playbooks to scale grassroots advocacy
- Team Leadership: Manage and develop three direct reports (ECM Coordinator, ECM Manager, and one additional open role: Field Events Manager); Build the team's capacity to execute at higher volume without sacrificing quality; Make the case for additional headcount as programs scale
What we are looking for
- 8+ years in events, community, and field marketing, with at least 2–3 years managing a team
- Strong background in B2B SaaS or tech—you understand how events and community drive pipeline, not just brand
- Proven track record building and scaling virtual events and webinars
- Experience launching or growing a digital community (from scratch or early-stage)
- Comfortable managing significant budgets ($500k+) and measuring ROI
Skills and mindset
- Strategic and operational—you can set a vision and also execute the details
- Strong project manager who can run multiple programs in parallel without dropping balls
- Data-informed—you know how to measure what matters and optimize based on results
- Excellent cross-functional collaborator, especially with Sales and Customer Success
- Comfortable with ambiguity and 0→1 work; you've built programs before, not just inherited them
- Strong written and verbal communicator
Bonus if you have
- Experience in the nonprofit sector or familiarity with grant professionals
- Experience with affiliate or influencer partnership programs
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Join a mission-driven, product-led team that values curiosity, collaboration, and clear outcomes
- Work closely with leaders who believe in bold ideas, fast learning, and empowering people to do their best work
- Play a direct role in shaping the team and culture that will take the Company to its next stage of growth
Compensation and Benefits
- 100% covered health, dental, and vision insurance for employees (50% for dependents)
- Generous PTO, including parental leave
- 401(k)
- Company laptop and home-office stipend
- Bi-Annual Company Retreats for in-person collaboration