Implementation Manager, Fundraising Strategy

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society. 

We are seeking a detail-oriented, solutions-driven Implementation Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising initiatives across Stand Together organizations and priorities. This role sits at the intersection of project management, internal communications, donor engagement, and operational efficiency, helping drive our mission forward through high-impact development work.

You will work cross-functionally with Fundraising Strategy, Partnerships (major gifts) Marketing, Communications, and Priority Initiative teams, ensuring alignment and execution of fundraising strategies. Ideal candidates will bring a collaborative spirit, strong project and operations experience, and a principled entrepreneurial mindset to deliver results in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

• Project Management & Coordination. Manage and track development initiatives and campaigns using tools like Asana, Workfront, or similar. Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and cross-departmental dependencies to ensure timely execution of fundraising projects. Monitor and evaluate project performance, providing status reports and identifying risks or roadblocks early.
• Operational Support. Improve and maintain internal fundraising operations to enhance team efficiency and donor stewardship. Build, optimize, and manage systems, processes, and tools that support fundraising strategies and execution. Assist with the preparation and delivery of donor communications and campaign materials.
• Stakeholder Collaboration. Act as a central liaison between internal stakeholders (e.g., Communications, Marketing, Development leadership) and external partner organizations. Support collaboration in a matrixed environment, helping drive alignment toward shared fundraising goals.
• Data & CRM Management. Utilize CRM platforms like Salesforce to track donor activity, manage fundraising pipelines, and support reporting. Ensure data integrity, consistency, and usability across all fundraising and communications initiatives.
• Strategic Communication. Contribute to the drafting and editing of compelling donor materials, reports, and internal communications. Translate complex project updates into clear, actionable information for diverse stakeholders.

• Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.
• 5+ years of experience in project coordination, program operations, or fundraising support (non-profit experience strongly preferred).
• Proficient with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Workfront) and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and a drive for operational efficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Comfortable working in a cross-functional, matrixed team environment.
• Solutions-oriented, principled, and motivated by contribution and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

• Familiarity with non-profit fundraising cycles, major gifts, and campaign planning.
• Background in marketing, communications, or program management is a plus.

• Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace. 
• A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
• Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
• Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.

Our Values: Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. Our culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers our employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.   

We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success, and that is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity.