Project Manager, Development & Fundraising

Stand Together • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society.

As a Project Manager with our Development & Fundraising capability, you will coordinate and manage projects related to donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. This role ensures that donor engagement strategies are organized, timely, and executed effectively. Your work will have a lasting impact on how our team operates and delivers value, helping Stand Together achieve its mission through innovative fundraising strategies.

Requirements

• Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.
• 4+ years of project management experience working with stakeholders and a variety of teams, such as business development, sales, fundraising, and communications.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to set deadlines, manage logistics, and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Track record of successfully delivering projects under tight deadlines with accuracy.
• Superior organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience navigating ambiguity and seeking knowledge in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• A solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to think ahead, problem solve, engage proactively, and take initiative
• Leadership presence and ability to influence without authority
• Experience with Salesforce, Asana, or other CRM tools and project management software

Responsibilities

• Manage cross-functional projects that span donor communications, creative, analytics, research and marketing and events, ensuring all deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain systems to track fundraising activities, donor strategies, and next steps; ensure deadlines for donor communications, proposals, and stewardship activities are met.
• Track donor engagement activities, follow-ups, and relationship milestones that support donor cultivation and solicitation.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders by providing regular updates on project status, milestones, and barriers.
• Support the adoption and improvement of project management processes, tools, and templates that enhance efficiency, visibility, and accountability.
• Balance workload in a fast-paced, creative environment while proactively addressing challenges to keep projects moving forward.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
• A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
• Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
• Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed