Remote Project Manager (9-Month Nonprofit Exec Support)

Council on Foundations; United States; Remote; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Council on Foundations Inc. is hiring a Project Manager for a primarily remote, 9-month temporary assignment. The role supports the Executive Office and collaborates directly with the President & CEO to manage executive communications and board engagement.

Responsibilities include coordinating across teams, supporting the Executive Advisor program, and contributing to cross-functional projects, with travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience, ideally in nonprofit work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive support.
• Experience working with CEOs or C-Suite is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Executive Support: draft talking points/emails, coordinate with the President & CEO, support board contacts.
• Staff the Executive Advisor program and assist with stakeholder engagement and logistics.
• Support during staff transitions and ensure priorities are reflected across the team.
• Project Management: handle various projects assisting the President/CEO and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

Experience + education mix

Project management

Nonprofit sector experience

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Council on Foundations Inc. is hiring a Project Manager for a primarily remote, 9-month temporary assignment. The role supports the Executive Office and collaborates directly with the President & CEO to manage executive communications and board engagement.

Responsibilities include coordinating across teams, supporting the Executive Advisor program, and contributing to cross-functional projects, with travel up to 10% as needed.