Departmental HR Partner – Donor Development (Volunteer)

WhoWhatWhy; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking a dedicated Departmental HR Partner for its Donor Development team. This part-time volunteer role is perfect for individuals passionate about supporting impactful fundraising efforts. You will serve as the primary HR contact, assisting with recruitment and onboarding while fostering a collaborative team culture. This opportunity offers valuable real-world HR experience in a mission-driven environment, where your contributions will directly support ethical journalism and community engagement. If you thrive in a remote setting and are eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Flexible remote schedule

Experience in a nonprofit organization

Collaboration with dedicated professionals

Qualifications

• Some HR experience or a strong interest in learning about HR.
• Strong communication and note-taking skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Represent HR in bi-weekly donor development meetings.
• Help identify and relay HR needs such as recruitment and onboarding.

Skills

HR experience

Strong communication skills

Note-taking skills

Collaboration

Passion for nonprofit work

Education

Interest in HR

Students and career changers welcome

Job description

Departmental HR Partner – Donor Development (Volunteer)

Note: This is a remote, part-time volunteer position. Please do not apply if you are only seeking paid employment.

Help grow and support the team that fuels our mission through donor engagement.

We’re looking for a Departmental HR Partner to serve as the main point of HR contact for our Donor Development team. If you're people-focused, organized, and eager to support a team with real impact, this could be a great opportunity.

Who We Are

WhoWhatWhy is a nonprofit investigative news organization producing deep-dive journalism on the most pressing issues of our time. We’re powered by skilled volunteers and a small core staff — from students to seasoned pros — who believe in ethical, independent journalism free from corporate or political influence.

About the Role

As the Departmental HR Partner for our Donor Development team, you’ll:

• Represent HR in bi-weekly donor development meetings (Tuesdays at 12:00 PM ET)
• Help identify and relay HR needs such as recruitment, onboarding, or volunteer support
• Collaborate with the central HR team to fill donor-related roles
• Support a warm, mission-aligned team culture
• Coordinate with the HR Coordinator to assist with onboarding and internal alignment

What We’re Looking For

• Some HR experience or interest in learning (students and career changers welcome!)
• Strong communication and note-taking skills
• Comfortable joining department meetings and voicing HR-related needs
• Collaborative and responsive, especially in a remote setting
• Passionate about nonprofit work and values-driven fundraising

What You’ll Gain

• Experience supporting a high-impact fundraising and engagement team
• Real-world HR experience in a nonprofit organization
• Collaboration with dedicated professionals in HR, development, and leadership
• Flexible, remote schedule (apart from required meeting)

Commitment

We ask for a commitment of 5–7 hours per week and a minimum of 6 months. This includes regular team meetings, occasional follow-ups, and collaboration with our HR team.

How to Apply

Please send:

• Your resume
• A thoughtful cover letter telling us why this role speaks to you

To confirm that you’ve read this description, include the phrase “Committed to the Mission” and the result of 12 ÷ 3 somewhere in your letter.

If there’s no place to attach a cover letter, email it to [e-mail]. Check your spam folder for responses — they sometimes land there.

Reminder

We do not consider generic or AI-generated applications. Your submission should reflect your voice and alignment with our mission.

Join Us

This is your chance to support a purpose-driven newsroom and help build a mission-aligned donor development team.