ABOUT DECOLONIZING WEALTH PROJECT
Established in 2018, Decolonizing Wealth Project (DWP) is committed to bringing truth, healing and repair to the global community. Reparative Philanthropy, our signature framework, is at the heart of our work.
Led by Edgar Villanueva, an award-winning author, and expert on wealth, spirituality and social justice, DWP operates through three key strategies: sector transformation, storytelling and culture, and reparative giving. Our work has radically transformed the philanthropic sector and has facilitated the distribution of over $700 million for social justice efforts. Liberated Capital, DWP’s fund and donor community, has granted over $23 million to support economic solidarity, wellbeing, and earth and climate efforts primarily led by Black and Indigenous communities.
Headquartered in New York City, DWP's team is based across the United States. Our team operates in a hybrid model, and those outside the NYC metro area are fully remote. The team is an innovative, high-performing, collaborative group with career experience in philanthropy, nonprofit, corporate, law, finance, media, and education. We hold all-team in-person gatherings at least twice a year. These retreats combine strategy, connection, and education, often including experiences with grantee partners or Indigenous communities from the area.
We recently announced our Moonshot strategy to influence $1 trillion in reparative giving over the next 10 years. We are poised for greater impact as we expand into tribal land return, youth mental health, and care as a form of repair. To support our growth, we expect to add several positions through 2025.
POSITION SUMMARY
DWP is seeking a Community Manager to support and grow our Liberated Capital donor community. This new position is a key member of our Resource Mobilization team and will report to the Vice President of Resource Mobilization.
The Liberated Capital donor community is an online community that comprises more than 700 individuals and represents a multi-racial, intergenerational network spanning all wealth brackets. Members are primarily based in the United States and their collective contributions through Liberated Capital directly support DWP's grantmaking. Throughout the year, DWP offers exclusive programming for Liberated Capital members, including healing workshops, events featuring grantee partners, intimate conversations with wealth holders about their journeys in philanthropy, and much more. Most programming is virtual, with periodic opportunities for in-person events. Affinity groups and volunteer leadership opportunities will launch in 2025, creating new ways for members to engage and collaborate.
The LC Community Manager will be responsible for building, nurturing, and expanding our online donor community. The manager will engage, inspire, and mobilize our members and develop and implement strategies to increase community engagement, attract new members, and increase the amount of funds raised.
Specifically, we are seeking an experienced Community Manager who will:
- Increase member engagement and connection on the platform.
- Establish and nurture relationships with members, understanding their interests, and supporting them on their philanthropic journeys.
- Manage the day-to-day operations for Liberated Capital, including the online community platform.
- Grow the number of members and total annual giving.
- In partnership with DWP colleagues, coordinate and implement programming and events.
- Manage member communications.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Liberated Capital Member Outreach, Support, and Growth
- Develop and implement community engagement strategies to significantly increase member participation and retention. Collaborate with DWP colleagues to create campaigns that promote our initiatives and drive participation.
- Facilitate discussions, events, and activities that foster a sense of belonging and encourage engagement and giving.
- Review new LC member requests, field all membership inquiries, and provide new members with information about LC.
- Coordinate regular and consistent communication with LC members to promote programming and events, and to update them on impact, DWP news, and donation acknowledgements and opportunities.
- Monitor and respond to community interactions across platforms.
- Create and curate engaging content that resonates with our community and aligns with our mission.
- Develop educational and promotional materials to inform and inspire members about collective giving opportunities.
- Implement and support affinity groups within the LC community.
- Identify, train and support LC member leaders to help grow the LC community.
Liberated Capital Programming
- Plan and coordinate all LC events, including logistics, for both virtual and in-person events.
- Develop a programming calendar with at least 1 - 2 events happening each month.
- Work with the Communications team to promote events.
- Lead evaluation efforts for all LC programming.
Donor Data and Information Management
- Maintain accurate and current member information in the CRM through regular updates and data validation.
- Analyze member data to identify trends and develop informed strategies for enhanced member engagement.
- Track and analyze community engagement metrics to assess the effectiveness of strategies and initiatives.
- Provide regular reports and insights to inform decision-making and optimize and track community growth efforts.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience working with and managing membership and/or communities using an online platform.
- Strong understanding of online community platforms and digital communication tools.
- Experience with donor management and working as part of a development team.
- Passion for philanthropy and a genuine interest in fostering a culture of collective giving.
- Experience with event planning.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates competency in working in mostly remote, virtual environments.
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills with a strong ability to multitask and prioritize.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Experience in a growing, dynamic organization or start-up environment.
COMPETENCIES
- Demonstrates deep passion for and commitment to DWP's mission.
- Creates and reinforces a transparent, accountable, and mutually respectful work environment.
- Possesses excellent analytical, writing, and strategic planning skills, with proven ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Builds strong relationships with stakeholders, including donors and staff, through exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Performs and prioritizes multiple tasks seamlessly with outstanding attention to detail.
- Functions effectively both independently and as a highly resourceful team player.
- Handles confidential information with discretion while adapting to competing demands and delivering exceptional client service.
High fluency with Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides), team and file management tools (Slack, Zoom, Asana, Expensify, and Dropbox), and experience with Salesforce is a plus.
HOURS & WORK LOCATION
- Hours: Full-time with occasional evening and weekend work.
- Travel: approximately 4-6 trips per year.
- Location: U.S.-based candidates only, with preference for NYC metro area. NYC-based team members work hybrid. Non-NYC candidates work remotely.
COMPENSATION: $90,000 - $110,000 annual salary
BENEFITS
- Health Insurance: 100% employee health, vision, and dental insurance; access to OneMedical membership, mental health care and telehealth services.
- Paid Time Off: Our flexible time-off approach includes:
- 10 days PTO
- two additional weeks winter break in December and January and one week of summer break
- 13 paid holidays including federal holidays and additional company days
- A care-centered flexible sick leave policy.
- Retirement: 401(k) program + match
- Other: Access to short-term, long-term disability, FSA, and Dependent FSA accounts
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience. Please ensure your cover letter highlights specific experience related to this position.
Additionally, please address the following question in your cover letter:
Describe a specific time when you successfully grew engagement in a community or membership group you managed. Include the strategies you used, your role, and the measurable results with timeframe and member numbers.
The selection process includes:
- A brief virtual introduction to discuss your background and aspirations
- A technical assessment to evaluate relevant skills and domain expertise
- A panel interview to review your assessment and explore your approach to problem-solving
- An onsite or virtual meeting with senior leadership
Applications will be accepted until July 9th, with an anticipated start date of mid-September.
Decolonizing Wealth Project is an equal-opportunity employer.