Departmental Project Lead - Donor Development

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Departmental Project Lead - Donor Development

Note: This is a remote, part-time volunteer position.

Help drive and organize projects that power donor engagement and fundraising strategy.

We’re looking for a Departmental Project Lead to support the Donor Development team by coordinating ongoing initiatives, ensuring timelines stay on track, and fostering collaboration across stakeholders.

Who We Are

WhoWhatWhy is a nonprofit investigative news organization producing deep-dive journalism on the most pressing issues of our time. We’re powered by skilled volunteers and a small core staff - from students to seasoned pros - who believe in ethical, independent journalism free from corporate or political influence.

About the Role

As the Project Lead for Donor Development, you’ll:

• Attend bi-weekly Donor Development meetings (Tuesdays at 12:00 PM ET)

• Track and organize departmental projects in tools like Trello or spreadsheets

• Facilitate communication and collaboration between team members and stakeholders

• Ensure timelines, ownership, and next steps are clearly defined and documented

• Follow up on action items and report on project status

• Help prepare basic project visuals or summaries (e.g., checklists, timelines, slides)

• Ensure project visibility across the department and escalate blockers when needed

What We’re Looking For

• Some experience in project coordination or team-based work (internships and early-career welcome!)

• Strong communication and follow-up skills

• Familiarity with basic project tracking tools (e.g., Trello, spreadsheets, Google Workspace)

• Organized, reliable, and proactive in a remote work environment

• Passionate about nonprofit work and values-driven fundraising

What You’ll Gain

• Experience supporting a high-impact fundraising and engagement team

• Skill-building in project coordination, stakeholder management, and process tracking

• Collaboration with professionals across departments

• Flexible, remote schedule (aside from required bi-weekly meeting)

Commitment

We ask for a commitment of 5-7 hours per week and a minimum of 6 months. This includes department meetings, coordination follow-ups, and team collaboration.

How to Apply

Please send:

• Your resume

• A thoughtful cover letter telling us why this role speaks to you

To confirm that you’ve read this description, include the phrase "Committed to the Mission" and the result of 12 ÷ 3 somewhere in your letter.

If there’s no place to attach a cover letter, email it to hr@whowhatwhy.org. Check your spam folder for responses - they sometimes land there.

Reminder

We do not consider generic or AI-generated applications. Your submission should reflect your voice and alignment with our mission.

Join Us

This is your chance to support purpose-driven journalism and help coordinate the team behind our donor engagement efforts.