Sales Process Expert Manager (Volunteer)

Remote
Volunteer
Donor Development
Experienced

*Note: The following is an opportunity for flexible, part-time, volunteer work. Please DO NOT APPLY if you are looking for paid employment only. All positions are remote/ work-from-home.

 

WhoWhatWhy is seeking a Sales Process Expert Manager who is a critical thinker and possesses problem-solving abilities with strong technical expertise. They must be a skillful negotiator with the ability to keep involved parties motivated and always working toward a unified goal with balanced scheduling and time management skills. Above all, they must have excellent communication skills, to successfully lead projects to completion.

 

Are you an experienced Sales Process Expert Manager who wants to make a difference? Do you want to work with smart and talented people to produce great journalism in the public interest? Can you commit 10 hours a week to work remotely on your schedule? Are you looking for an exciting challenge and an opportunity for leadership experience? Join our diverse and values-driven team of students, retirees, and everything in between, from every part of the globe.

 

WhoWhatWhy is the operating arm of Real News Project, Inc., a global nonprofit news organization committed to rigorous journalism, unbound by corporate interest, a political agenda, or search-engine algorithms. Our mission is to deliver fact-based, objective news with contextual analysis to help the public understand a fast-changing, complex world. 

 

We launched with the idea that the public deserves courageous and thorough investigations into powerful institutions, entities, and individuals that shape our world. We support traditional journalism, but this grave moment in time calls for a stronger response — journalism more urgent and ambitious. We pride ourselves on having no sacred cows and covering stories that no one else will touch. At WhoWhatWhy, we believe that quality information changes minds — and that when you change minds, you change everything.

 

We do not accept ads and we are not underwritten by a wealthy benefactor. We operate independently and leanly through our unique staffing model: Based on public contributions, we pay a core management team and professional freelance writers — and support them with a large infrastructure of dedicated volunteers. WhoWhatWhy is a non-hierarchical organization reliant upon individual ingenuity and initiative. We pair newcomers with veterans to develop the skills and leadership traits required for the challenging and changing news landscape.

Responsibilities

 This position’s primary responsibility is to provide leadership and expertise on fundraising for prospects and existing donors. We need a best practice established for the team to follow. Initially it will be more time spent on establishing best practices, then will mainly be about attending a weekly team meeting and making sure processes and actions are followed up on.

  • Advise development department on best practices/processes for fundraising (including data to collect).
  • Identify fundraising techniques and outline training for the department on them.
  • Evaluating and nurturing our support base, soliciting and stewarding major gifts, and driving board engagement in donor relations to grow our support base and unrestricted philanthropic revenue.
  • Assist in the planning and execution of branding and marketing events,  and considering and developing new ideas, tactics, and action plans for connecting with our supporters and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with the Communications Manager to envision and implement an effective communications plan to support fund development and individual giving.
  • Work closely with departments/teams such as Editorial, Social Media, PR/publicity, Donor Development, Business Development, and more.
  • Abide by the weekly schedule for the Donor development department, in addition to meetings that pertain to your active projects.

Minimum Qualifications 

  • Interest in and knowledge of current affairs and news.
  • Previous nonprofit development experience is encouraged but not required.
  • Highly reliable, extremely organized, and detail-oriented. 
  • Able to set deadlines and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
  • Able to handle confidential material with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications 

  • A bachelor’s degree in management or business.
  • Postsecondary or continuing education in business or marketing. Certification in project management, nonprofits, or fundraising is valued but not required and may be replaced with direct professional experience.

Perks

  • Channel your passion in a stimulating environment.
  • Learn the nuts and bolts of nonprofit operations in an up-and-coming organization.
  • Develop new skills and gain valuable experience that can enhance your professional trajectory.
  • Do amazing work on a flexible, part-time basis.
  • Have fun while you make a difference.

Expectations 

You will be expected to attend your department’s recurring meetings. Beyond this, you will work on your schedule. We ask for a minimum commitment of 6 months for at least 10 hours a week. Because our team is spread throughout the world, we rely on a combination of Slack, email, and conference calls, and expect everyone to respond promptly. 

To Apply 

We will not review applications that appear to be mass submissions. To apply, send your resume and a customized cover letter making clear you are familiar with our mission and work. You should confirm your understanding that this is a volunteer position. If there is no option to attach a cover letter, please send a cover letter to [email protected]

Please note that response emails from us sometimes end up in spam folders; don’t forget to check them. Thank you!

 

We take pride in our team members and their commitment to excellence. We encourage staff to collaborate in developing creative solutions to difficult problems and to share the responsibility and enjoyment of carrying out complex projects. We know that building an inclusive culture based on the diverse strengths of team members from different backgrounds is key to our success.

 

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