Project Manager, Philanthropic Growth & Engagement (PG&E) - US base (remote)

Location: U.S. based - Remote Position Status: Full-time, regular, exemptSalary Level: starting salary range $64,000 - $76,000- commensurate on professional experience  Closing date: Please submit application by January 21st 2026  Risk Level: Level 1 - Likely to have no contact with participants or sensitive data   

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.

In disaster, in hardship, in more than 35+ countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions

into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.

Now, and for the future.

 

Department

The mission of the Philanthropic Growth & Engagement (PG&E) Department is to advance Mercy Corps' mission by raising impactful and flexible funds—with a focus on growing unrestricted fundraising—from individuals, companies, and foundations, and elevating our global profile and influence. Our team brings together private fundraising professionals, marketing and communications specialists, development operations experts, and digital platform managers. Together, we boldly share Mercy Corps' global impact with our audiences through best-in-class storytelling with a focus on building trust, engagement, and long-term relationships among our supporters. We work across teams to inspire philanthropic support and partnership with external audiences and build and protect Mercy Corps' reputation and profile.

 

The Position

We’re seeking a Project Manager to drive the successful planning and execution of cross-team marketing and fundraising campaigns across PG&E. This role is central to keeping complex, multi-channel initiatives moving forward in a fast-paced environment, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time and aligned across teams.

 

The Project Manager will oversee day-to-day operations across the full lifecycle of fundraising initiatives—from mass market campaigns to major giving—partnering closely with internal teams and external agencies to manage timelines, clarify deliverables, and coordinate approvals. They will also lead the development and maintenance of project management tools, workflows, and processes that improve visibility, collaboration, and alignment across the department.

 

By serving as a coordination hub for cross-functional teams, this role ensures fundraising and marketing efforts are executed with consistency, clarity, and excellence, while also supporting strategic philanthropic initiatives as needed.

 

 

Essential Responsibilities

 

General Project Management

• Design and implement project management processes, workflows, and RACI charts.
• Establish and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for Wrike usage and governance in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Understand the unique needs, timelines, and goals of different fundraising portfolios.
•  Translate strategy across Mass Market, Midlevel, and Major Giving without losing nuance.
• Ensure coordination and alignment across teams to avoid duplicative work or conflicting donor touchpoints.
• Helps create shared visibility into activities, calendars, and priorities across fundraising teams.
• Identify opportunities for synergy and cross-team collaboration in supporter journeys.
• Proactively identify bottlenecks, risks, or capacity constraints and recommend solutions to keep projects on track.
• Facilitate clear communication across teams, ensuring decision points, timelines, and responsibilities are well understood.
• Lead strategic projects and key initiatives across the department as needed.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and executed with excellence.

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