World Change Starts with Educated Children®

IMPORTANT: All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located. Room to Read is not able to provide sponsorship.

Job Description

Development Operations Volunteer (Gift Processing & Data)pdated May 2026

Dates: June 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027

Estimated commitment: ~10–15 hours per week (flexible scheduling)

Room to Read is seeking a Development Operations Volunteer to support gift processing and donor data management, starting June 1.

This role sits within the Development Operations team and focuses on maintaining accurate donor records and supporting fundraising operations, especially during the critical year-end period.

What You’ll Do

Gift Processing & Data Accuracy (60%)

• Support gift processing in Salesforce NPSP, including reviewing and applying correct coding

• Ensure donor and gift records are accurate, complete, and up to date

• Identify and flag discrepancies for follow-up

Database Support & Projects (25%)

• Assist with updates and data-related tasks across Salesforce NPSP and internal systems

• Support data clean-up and ongoing database maintenance

• Follow established processes for data entry and record management

Coordination & Administrative Support (15%)

• Communicate with team members to clarify data or processing questions

• Support ad hoc administrative tasks as needed

• Maintain organized documentation and records

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with data entry, administrative work, or record management requiring high accuracy

• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot inconsistencies

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

• Ability to work independently while staying responsive to a remote team

Preferred (not required):

• Familiarity with Salesforce NPSP or a similar CRM

Timing & Availability

• Dates: June 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027

• Estimated commitment: ~10–15 hours per week (flexible scheduling)

• Peak period (required availability): September through early–mid January

• Hours can be completed evenings or weekends, but some overlap with PST hours is needed for training and team coordination

• Reliability and consistent availability during the year-end period are essential

Why This Role

This is a hands-on opportunity to learn how fundraising operations work in a global nonprofit, with direct exposure to gift processing, donor systems, and data management.

Child Protection Principles

• Room to Read is committed to the education and welfare of children and protecting them from abuse and exploitation

• Room to Read has zero tolerance for child abuse and exploitation.

• All children have the right to be free from abuse and exploitation, including neglect, maltreatment, and physical, mental or sexual violence, injury or abuse.

• All children should be treated with respect and dignity.

• The well-being of the child is Room to Read’s first priority when dealing with all identified or suspected cases of child abuse.

• Room to Read shall integrate child protection into all its organizational strategies, structures and work practices.

Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Principles

• Room to Read Representatives must create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and sexual abuse.

• Room to Read has zero tolerance for adult sexual exploitation and abuse.

• Sexual exploitation and abuse are serious violations of fundamental human rights and will not be accepted or tolerated.

• All adults should be treated with respect and dignity.

• Room to Read implements a survivor-centered approach, putting the survivor’s rights and dignity at the forefront.

• Survivors referred to available professional assistance (e.g. mental health counselling), upon consent.

Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.

Read is a child-safe organization; all personnel must adhere to Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy, Child Protection Code of Conduct and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy.

About Room to Read:

Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to read, learn and grow – creating lasting change. Through our Literacy Portfolio, we train and coach teachers of the early grades in literacy instruction; create and publish quality books and curricular materials in local languages; and establish children’s libraries filled with diverse children’s books that can be enjoyed at school and home. Our Gender Equality Portfolio supports adolescents, particularly girls, in developing life skills that promote gender equality, helping them to pursue lifelong learning and make informed decisions.

We support young people of all genders to overcome gender biases and build the knowledge and skills to create a gender-equal world. Room to Read collaborates with local communities, partner organizations, publishers, and governments to test and implement innovative models that can be integrated into the education system to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale. To date, Room to Read has benefited more than 50 million children in 28 countries.

Learn more at www.roomtoread.org.