Nonprofit Project Manager

About BWF

BWF is a mission-driven for-profit company serving the nonprofit sector, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions that ensures all nonprofit strategic, technical, and functional needs are met. Our mission is Empowering nonprofits to achieve impact and imagine new possibilities. Structured yet agile services in the core areas of campaign and fundraising strategy, operations and technology, fundraising marketing and engagement, and enterprise strategic planning allow BWF to deliver on its mission. Clients include universities, health systems, arts & culture organizations, faith-based organizations, and NGOs throughout North America, Europe, Africa, Australia, and the Pacific Rim. As a truly comprehensive solutions provider, BWF has a team of consultants with extensive background and experience in every facet of philanthropy.

Job Summary

As a Project Manager at BWF, you'll use your expertise and experience in project management to help nonprofit organizations across the country and world strengthen their philanthropy efforts and advance their missions. This position is part of the company’s Project Management Office (PMO) team, which provides a full range of project management and research support to all client projects. The Project Manager position helps to lead and manage project teams, budgets and workplans and works directly with both the BWF project team and our client partners. This position will rely heavily on previous project management experience, organization, communication, good judgement, and proactive time management. The ability to exercise initiative, independent judgement, and have accountability for various processes and projects is critical. This is not a technical project management position. 

Responsibilities

• Proactively managing day-to-day operations of multiple and complex projects from start to finish including budgets, deliverables, milestones, and required activities; communicating project status with consultants and clients on a regular basis.
• Utilizing company tools, software and methodology, as appropriate, for management of all client projects. 
• Collaborating with consulting team members and clients to gather requirements for the creation of both internal and client-facing documentation and reports, data analysis benchmarking, and other project specific deliverables.
• Contributing to and taking ownership in the preparation of client deliverables, including presentations, reports and correspondence. 
• Assisting in the development and documentation of processes and procedures as they relate to the Project Manager team and project management at the company. 
• Partnering with other PMO team members to co-manage projects, serving as lead project manager.
• Participating and providing leadership in company initiatives and special projects as directed. 
• Performing other duties as assigned.

• 6+ years of professional experience
• 2 years of project management experience or formal project management training or certification and the ability to manage multiple components of complex projects.
• Working knowledge of project management methodology 
• Proficiency in project management tools and software and CRM Software. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Well-developed organizational and prioritization skills; flexibility; attention to detail; and the ability to work both independently and with a team toward a common goal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. 
• Strong analytical, and interpersonal skills; initiative and follow-through; sound discretion and judgment.
• Commitment to an inclusive, high-performing workplace culture.
• Familiarity with the nonprofit sector a plus. 

Work Environment/Conditions

• This position can be remote or based in our Minneapolis office (locally based employees are expected to maintain a hybrid office present).
• Position requires ability to work in a stationary position for majority of workday.
• Continuous use of computer.
• Frequent communication with team and clients via zoom and in person.
• This is a non-exempt, overtime eligible position.
• Overnight travel to client sites, conferences or company meetings is sometimes required (up to 10%).
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation and Benefits Annual base salary range of $62,000 to $70,000 based on qualifications and experience.

BWF offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid holidays, PTO and volunteer time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Health insurance with HSA and FSA (medical and dependent care) options.
• Employer paid dental and vision insurance, 100% employer life insurance, short and long-term disability, and paid parental leave.

Commitment to an Inclusive Culture

As an organization that exists to advance our world through the empowerment of nonprofits, we will serve our clients and industry from a sustainable space that is inclusive. We are committed to making our organization a place of collaboration, integrity, and discovery, where everyone can thrive as individuals, with unique perspectives and be a part of something great. This commitment drives our ability to provide innovative solutions and create the best outcomes.