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Whole Whale’s mission is to close the knowledge gap in nonprofit digital marketing by providing world-class services and training to great organizations to help build a healthier, more just, and sustainable world.
Our team loves using data and tech to increase the impact of nonprofits and we are always looking for great people to whale with us. See our open positions below.
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Advertising Manager (full-time)
Whole Whale seeks an Advertising Manager to lead digital ads for a portfolio of social impact clients. This role will report directly to the Senior Director, Campaigns & Creative and is responsible for developing and executing paid media strategies that maximize impact for our nonprofit clients. This role combines strategic media planning, hands-on campaign execution, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless, data-driven advertising across multiple digital platforms. The ideal candidate has direct experience managing digital ads, strong analytical instincts, and a deep commitment to social impact work.
- This is a full-time staff position offered at the Manager level. As part of our DEIB Commitment, Whole Whale has transparent salary bands by level to ensure fair compensation across our team. The salary band for this role at the Manager level is $63,000 – $73,000. Our total compensation package includes competitive benefits such as 401k company match, employee profit-share, student loan reimbursement, unlimited PTO, and more.
- This role is Fully Remote.
Responsibilities
Digital Advertising Management
- Develop, implement, and optimize paid media campaigns as the Ads Lead for 4+ nonprofit clients across digital platforms, including paid social, search, display, and programmatic advertising
- Conduct audience research and recommend platforms, messaging, and targeting strategies to allocate client media budgets for optimal impact
- Build, monitor, and analyze ad performance on platforms like Meta, Google, LinkedIn, etc. with strong attention to detail to ensure KPIs are met or exceeded
- Oversee a portfolio of nonprofit Google Ad Grant accounts to support client advertising goals and strategies through Google search
- QA ad builds by other team members with an eye for detail to minimize errors and maintain quality standards across campaigns
- Provide strategic recommendations and actionable insights to clients based on campaign data, maintaining organized and accurate documentation and communication of ad strategies, placements, and performance metrics
- Guide compelling data-driven narratives that connect campaign metrics to strategic goals, delivering clear and actionable insights tailored to different audiences through accurate reporting and visualization
- Execute and optimized AI-powered campaign types (Performance Max, AI Max, Meta Advantage+, etc.) with a clear understanding of when automated campaigns are the right tool vs. manual builds; train other team members on setup, best practices, and performance evaluation for AI-driven campaigns as needed
- Identify new campaign ideas and testing opportunities to drive more conversions and increase return — you are never satisfied with flat lines on a graph
- Produce ad copy and creative concepts that resonate with target audiences and drive action; provide feedback to clients and teams on opportunities to strengthen graphics, videos, messaging, and themes for stronger campaign results
- Build client trust through clear, confident communication around ads performance and strategy; translate high-level vision into actionable campaign roadmaps and response to client questions with accuracy
- Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and news in digital advertising, including new platform developments and transitions that impact our work (such as changes in features, targeting, privacy restrictions, etc.)
- Continuously improve Whole Whale’s approach to advertising by deepening expertise, building relationships with platforms and vendors, and identifying tools and approaches that minimize error and increase efficiency
Opportunities for Growth
We take learning seriously and encourage our team to grow in ways that most interest them. Beyond continued learning and experience to deepen digital advertising expertise, growth opportunities for the Advertising Manager could include, but are not limited to:
- Client account management: Serve as the main point of contact for nonprofit clients and manage project strategy and team in alignment with client needs
- People management: Act as the direct manager for 2+ employees in the advertising department
- Business development: Support biz dev efforts, including communicating with potential clients, joining pitch calls, and drafting proposals for new work
- Product leadership: Support our product team in managing WW products and/or pitching and developing new ones (e.g. WWU, Nonprofit.ist, causewriter.ai) that support our nonprofit partners
- Marketing & thought leadership: Create and promote nonprofit learning content (site resources, videos, social content, etc.) and find other creative ways of marketing our services and products
Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional experience with digital advertising (e.g. Ads Production, Media Planning, Media Buying, etc.) with a high bar for rigor, quality, and integrity
- Comprehensive understanding of digital advertising strategy & tactics, including remarketing, prospecting, lead generation, fundraising, traffic, conversions, and brand awareness
- Experience building and managing digital advertising campaigns on Meta, LinkedIn, Google (display, search, YouTube), and other digital platforms
- Demonstrated ability to translate campaign data into clear, compelling narratives and actionable insights for diverse audiences
- Comfortable working with spreadsheets and data, with ability to move seamlessly from big picture strategy to supporting on tactical implementation when needed
- Experience collaborating across teams and service areas, with a proactive approach to building relationships that move work forward
- Creative problem-solver driven by a need to look to the data, iterate, think outside the box, and try new things to deliver even better results
- Use AI tools effectively as part of your daily workflow, from ad copy draft to research and analysis; stay current on how AI is shaping digital advertising and bring relevant developments back to the team
- Great attention to detail and organizational skills with demonstrated experience successfully and independently managing multiple projects and workflows at once
- Strong written communication skills, including ad copywriting and the ability to distill complex information into simple, clear language
- Passion for Whole Whale’s commitment to nonprofit impact and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
How To Apply
- Resume
- Salary requirements (see salary band)
- Responses to the following:
- What is your personal experience with digital advertising campaigns and strategy? Please share examples.
- Describe a time where you had to adapt your campaign in response to changes in the digital ad landscape: what did you do and why, and what did you learn?
Digital Advertising Specialist (contractor)
Whole Whale is seeking a Digital Advertising Specialist to support our growing portfolio of nonprofit and social impact clients on a contract basis. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis to identify qualified contractors we can call on as project needs arise.
Contract Specialists work alongside our in-house advertising team to develop and execute digital ad campaigns across multiple platforms. You will be expected to deliver high-quality, detail-oriented ads work with minimal supervision and ramp-up time. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience building and managing digital ads, is comfortable working across platforms, and cares about using their skills for social impact.
- Contract/part-time basis. Hours will vary based on project needs. Some engagements may be a few hours per week; others may involve more sustained support over a defined period. This is not a guaranteed-hours position.
- Rolling applications. We review submissions on an ongoing basis and will reach out when a project aligns with your experience and availability.
- Whole Whale is a fully remote team.
What You’d Be Doing
Depending on the project, your work may include some or all of the following:
Campaign Strategy & Execution
- Planning and executing paid media strategies (e.g. platforms, messaging, audience targeting, etc.) for optimal impact across paid social, search, display, and programmatic advertising
- Build, launch, and optimize paid media campaigns across platforms including Meta, Google (search, display, YouTube), LinkedIn, and others
- Manage live campaigns with strong attention to detail, ensuring targeting, budgets, creative, and tracking are set up correctly and performing to KPIs
- Manage nonprofit Google Ad Grant accounts, including keyword research, ad copy, and ongoing optimization to maintain compliance and maximize impact
- Write ad copy and recommend creative direction that resonates with target audiences and supports campaign goals
- QA campaign builds before launch to catch errors in targeting, tracking, copy, and creative across platforms
- Stay current on AI-powered platform features such as Performance Max, AI Max, Meta Advantage+, and other automated campaign types; understand when and how to use them effectively alongside manual campaign management
Reporting + Analysis
- Pull, organize, and analyze campaign performance data, delivering clear and accurate reports that connect metrics to campaign goals
- Surface actionable insights and recommendations based on campaign data, flag performance issues or opportunities proactively
- Maintain organized documentation of campaign strategies, placements, and performance to support team continuity and institutional knowledge
Collaboration + Communication
- Work closely with Whole Whale’s advertising team, taking direction from Advertising managers on strategy, priorities, and deliverables
- Communicate clearly and proactively about progress, questions, and blockers; flag issues early and ask for help when needed
- Adapt quickly to different client contexts, including varying platforms, audiences, goals, and brand voices across Whole Whale’s portfolio
Qualifications
- 2+ years of hands-on experience planning, building, and managing digital advertising campaigns (paid social, search, display, or programmatic)
- Working knowledge of major ad platforms, including Meta Ads Manager and Google Ads; familiarity with AI-powered campaign types (Performance Max, AI Max, Advantage+, etc.) is expected. Experience with LinkedIn, TikTok, Reddit, or programmatic platforms a plus
- Experience with Google Ad Grants
- Comfortable working with spreadsheets and campaign data; able to organize, analyze, and report on performance clearly
- Comfortable using AI tools to support your work, from ad copy drafting to research and analysis; willing to stay current on how AI is changing in digital advertising
- Strong attention to detail, especially in campaign setup, QA, and reporting
- Clear written communication skills, including ad copywriting
- Self-directed and reliable; able to manage your own time and deliver quality work with minimal oversight
- Interest in our commitment to nonprofit and social impact work
How to Apply
Send an email to [email protected] with the subject line “Digital Advertising Specialist—Contract.” Please include:
- Resume
- Your hourly rate or rate range
- General availability (e.g., hours per week you could take on, schedule flexibility)
- Brief responses to the following:
- Which ad platforms do you have the most hands-on experience with? What types of campaigns have you managed?
- Tell us about a campaign you optimized that you’re proud of. What did you change and what were the results?