Donor Engagement Manager

Movement Labs is an incubator and consulting firm that uses technology, data, and experimentation to stop fascism and build progressive power. We help progressives win and defeat MAGA extremists through year-round work grounded in research and real-world testing. Our team partners with leading advocacy groups, grassroots organizers, and electoral campaigns to develop innovative tactics, win elections, and shift power for the long term.

As the R&D powerhouse for the progressive movement, we’ve run over 100 randomized control trials (RCTs) on voter behavior and helped hundreds of organizations increase their impact. We work hard, and the environment evolves rapidly. We are adaptable, nimble, and shift quickly as needed to meet the moment. We are looking for candidates who thrive in this type of environment.

The Donor Engagement Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing donor-facing communications and engagement initiatives. This role ensures that major donor outreach—including email communications, webinars, briefings, and proposals—is delivered on time, aligned with fundraising priorities, and executed at a high level.

This role is primarily focused on project management and execution of excellent written, visual, and verbal donor communications, serving as the central driver of timelines, workflows, and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role best suits someone who can independently manage projects and ensure strong execution, while partnering with leadership on strategy.

This role is fully remote.

Responsibilities

Project Management & Coordination

• Own and manage timelines, workflows, and deliverables for donor communications projects
• Serve as the central point of coordination across Development, Communications, Program, and Leadership teams
• Track progress, flag risks, and ensure accountability across stakeholders
• Build and maintain project plans, communications calendars, and tracking systems

Donor Engagement Execution

• Execute donor email campaigns, including formatting, scheduling, and deployment
• Drafting and editing of donor communications, such as briefings, whitepapers, proposals, and emails, in partnership with the Leadership and Communications team
• Ensure communications are accurate, well-timed, and aligned with strategic priorities
• Manage segmentation and list pulls in CRM systems

Events & Engagement

• Plan and execute donor-facing webinars, briefings, and events
• Coordinate logistics, drive turnout, create materials with the support of presenters/principals, and project manage follow-up communications
• Ensure a seamless and professional donor experience

Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain CRM data and track donor communications and engagement
• Support reporting on communications activity and performance
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, systems, and internal processes

Requirements

Our preferred candidate will have many of these characteristics and experience

• 2-4+ years of experience in project management, development operations, fundraising, or donor communications roles
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects and managing stakeholder input
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written communication skills and comfort creating donor-facing content
• Ability to manage up and drive accountability across teams

Our preferred candidate may have some of these characteristics and experience

• Experience supporting donor communications or fundraising campaigns
• Background in political campaigns, advocacy organizations, or nonprofits
• Experience planning and executing webinars or events
• Comfort using data to inform execution and improve processes
• Experience working in fast-paced, rapid-response environments

• Experience using CRM systems (e.g., EveryAction or similar)

Benefits

• Annual salary of $80,000-85,000 as part of a transparent salary structure with clear levels of advancement, including geographic COLA depending on employee location.
• Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) matching, and unlimited Paid Time Off.
• Remote‑first culture with teammates across the country.
• This position is eligible for the collective bargaining unit.

We’re looking for candidates with a wide range of skills and experience. If you’re excited about the job, even if you don’t match all the characteristics, we encourage you to apply. Movement Labs is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value a team that reflects the communities we serve and strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from rural communities.

Applications submitted by April 13th will be given priority. The application process includes two interview rounds and an exercise.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States.