Donorly seeks a part-time Project Coordinator to lead the execution of fundraising projects for nonprofit clients, ensuring high-quality deliverables and seamless collaboration across our team. This role has the potential to grow into a full-time position based on performance and business needs.

The hourly rate for this position is in the range of $25 to $30.

Donorly is a remote workplace. Candidates living outside NYC are welcome to apply.

About Donorly

Donorly is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that works with small and midsized nonprofit organizations – both startups and established organizations – to create and implement strategies that expand fundraising capacity. Through our services, our clients access resources that allow them to realize their mission, serve their stakeholders, and make change in the world. Our services include campaign counsel, donor research, interim staffing, design and implementation of fundraising strategy, and board development.

Donorly is a distributed/remote/virtual workplace. Team members work virtually from across the United States. We are headquartered in New York City.

As we are currently a predominantly white organization, we are committed to anti-racism and are presently engaged in a long-term, ongoing journey to “live out” our anti-racist values within our organization, with our clients, and in our engagement with the philanthropic sector. You can find our full commitment on our website.

Who You Are

A detail-oriented, proactive project leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You don’t wait for direction—you take ownership of timelines, materials, and client deliverables, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

Key Qualities & Skills

Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
Proactive mindset: You anticipate needs, initiate next steps, and drive progress forward.
Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and collaboration skills.
Keen eye for quality: You ensure all client materials are polished, accurate, and on-brand.
Comfort with technology (project management tools, databases, Canva, etc.).
A solutions-oriented approach to challenges.

Nice-to-Haves

Experience in nonprofit fundraising, grant writing, or development operations.
Exposure to donor research, prospect management, or client-facing consulting.
Familiarity with high-level decision-makers (e.g., executives, board members).

What You’ll Do

As the Project Coordinator, you’ll ensure fundraising projects run smoothly—from initial strategy to final deliverables. Your responsibilities include:

Project Leadership

Own end-to-end execution of client projects, ensuring deadlines and goals are met.
Proactively initiate and update client materials (reports, proposals, donor communications) without waiting for consultant direction.
Track progress, manage timelines, and troubleshoot bottlenecks.

Materials & Quality Control

Lead the creation, refinement, and finalization of all client-facing materials.
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with client objectives.
Coordinate reviews, edits, and approvals with internal teams.

Client & Team Coordination

Serve as the operational point of contact for clients, providing updates and ensuring transparency.
Facilitate internal collaboration—assign tasks, streamline workflows, and optimize processes.

Process Improvement

Identify inefficiencies and implement better systems for project execution.

Success Looks Like

High-quality deliverables completed on time, without last-minute scrambles.
Clients feel supported with clear communication and proactive updates.
Internal teams run smoothly—tasks are delegated, deadlines are met, and everyone knows their role.
You own the process, driving projects forward with minimal oversight.

All Donorly team members engage in anti-racism work through trainings, retreats, and working groups. Some evening/weekend hours may be required (with advance notice).

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