Development Operations and Communications Manager
Location: Black Creek, GA
Reports To: Executive Director

About The Double D Foundation

The Double D Foundation is dedicated to protecting the Second Amendment by growing participation in shooting sports. Through targeted grants, events, and outreach, we support organizations that develop responsible firearms education and training. Backed by the strength of Daniel Defense, we are building a powerful movement to sustain and grow shooting sports for generations to come.

Position Summary

The Marketing and Digital Operations Manager will lead the day-to-day execution of The Double D Foundation's digital presence and support donor engagement through marketing and communications, CRM management, and administering the grant management system. This role is ideal for a creative and technically skilled professional who can manage website content, lead social media strategy, and maintain the Foundation's CRM and grantmaking system. The candidate will also assist with Foundation events, including our annual banquets. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and passionate about our mission.

Key Responsibilities

Website & Digital Content Management

• Maintain and update the Foundation website, ensuring content is current, engaging, and aligned with brand standards.
• Create and upload blog posts, event announcements, news, and multimedia content.
• Design graphics and visual assets using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite or similar.

Social Media Management

• Develop and manage a content calendar across key platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
• Create compelling posts, graphics, and stories to engage followers and grow audience reach.
• Monitor analytics and adapt strategies to improve performance.

CRM & Grant Program Management

• Manage the Virtuous CRM, ensuring accurate records, segmentation, and reporting.
• Support donor communications and stewardship efforts.
• Manage the Foundation grant management system software.
• Oversee the grant management process, from applications to award tracking and reporting.

Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate with the Executive Director on marketing campaigns and fundraising initiatives in partnership with Daniel Defense team members.
• Provide support for events, including annual banquets, and other activities where the Foundation has a presence.
• Create multimedia content for Foundation events, including digital presentations, programs, andunda auction guides for banquets.

Communications

• Create press releases and other Foundation communications.
• Create collateral for use by Foundation leaders including pitch decks, brochures, and other content.
• Produce and manage a quarterly newsletter.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors' Degree with relevant curriculum 3+ years of experience in digital marketing, website management, or nonprofit communications or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully carry out the responsibility of the role.
• Proficiency with WordPress or similar CMS platforms.
• Experience managing social media channels for a brand or organization.
• Familiarity with CRM systems; experience with Virtuous is strongly preferred.
• Strong graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar).
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to recognize and work in accordance with our Permission to Play Values.
• Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.
• Participates in the foundation's efforts to continuously improve in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
• Expected to be a contributor to the foundation's standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment

• Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit or foundation settings.
• Experience with online fundraising platforms and email marketing tools.
• Familiarity with photography/video and editing.
• Interest in shooting sports or advocacy for Second Amendment rights.

Work Environment

This position is in-person in Black Creek, GA. Occasional travel may be required for Foundation events.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting and bending throughout the workday
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, to include working in and around machinery, exposure to noise and chemicals, lights/lasers, etc.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as required by your position and/or Company policy

Daniel Defense/Double D Foundation is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability employer and promotes a "Drug-Free Workplace."

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to the job. This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this job. Responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of the employer and do not establish a contract of employment Daniel Defense is an at-will employer.