Development & Communications Project Manager

Development & Communications Project Manager

Location Seattle, Washington 98101 Date Posted November 12, 2026 Job ID 16030 Employment Type Contract Pay rate $43/hour

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Development & Communications Project Manager for a mission-driven nonprofit organization. This is a temporary, onsite opportunity in Downtown Seattle, with potential for permanent conversion based on performance and organizational needs. The organization is seeking an enthusiastic, highly organized professional who can step in quickly to support fundraising, donor engagement, digital communications, and development initiatives during a critical year-end fundraising period.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Development & Communications Project Manager will coordinate fundraising initiatives, donor communications, digital marketing projects, and special events while ensuring continuity across the Development team. This hands-on role will focus on executing established communications plans, supporting year-end fundraising campaigns, managing project timelines, and coordinating with internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate is proactive, energetic, adaptable, and excited to contribute to a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

PERKS:

• Competitive Compensation: Earn $43 per hour for your experience and contributions.

• Potential for Permanent Placement: Opportunity to be considered for a permanent position based on performance and organizational needs.

• Meaningful Mission: Support impactful fundraising and donor engagement initiatives within a mission-driven nonprofit organization.

• Collaborative Environment: Partner with Development, Grants, and Communications professionals while contributing to organization-wide initiatives.

• Varied and Engaging Work: Take ownership of diverse projects spanning fundraising campaigns, digital communications, donor stewardship, and special events.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and execute established digital marketing, social media, and marketing communications (MarCom) plans, ensuring timely and consistent delivery.

• Manage the year-end fundraising appeal and related direct mail campaign, coordinating timelines, communications, and cross-functional deliverables.

• Oversee donor communications, including timely gift acknowledgments, stewardship outreach, and fundraising-related correspondence.

• Coordinate gift entry and donor records in Raiser's Edge, maintaining accuracy and supporting the overall fundraising and donor management process.

• Support parish outreach initiatives, fundraising campaigns, and upcoming gala preparations.

• Manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships while maintaining accountability and ensuring continuity across Development initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience supporting nonprofit fundraising and development initiatives, including donor communications, stewardship, and fundraising campaigns.

• Strong hands-on project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.

• Experience with digital marketing, social media, and marketing communications, particularly executing established communications strategies.

• Familiarity with donor databases and fundraising systems, ideally including Raiser's Edge and gift processing workflows.

• Highly organized, proactive, resourceful, and collaborative, with excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt quickly, navigate changing priorities, and work independently.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The compensation for this temporary opportunity is $43 per hour. This assignment has the potential for permanent conversion based on performance and organizational needs; however, conversion is not guaranteed.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

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