UniversalGiving is hiring: Marketing in San Francisco

Job Summary

The Communications Pro Bono role will focus primarily on spreading the positive news of UniversalGiving®’s mission. This position is tailored to a professional who wants to give back special skills and has the right degree, profession, or experience for this role.

UniversalGiving® is an award‑winning nonprofit that allows people to donate and volunteer with top‑performing, vetted organizations worldwide. 100% of contributions go directly to the cause. All partner organizations are vetted using our proprietary Quality Model®.

UniversalGiving® has been featured on Bloomberg, Oprah.com, CBS, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Christian Science Monitor, Forbes, and has appeared in more than 16 books, including the Harvard Business Review Book, HBR Guide to Delivering Effective Feedback, Arianna Huffington’s Thrive, and Laura Arrillaga‑Andreessen’s Giving 2.0. We have also been acknowledged six times on Great Nonprofits’ annual Top Nonprofits lists and highlighted in Huffington Post's list of best volunteering matching websites.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain our Communications Plan and PMT (Project Management Tool)
• Create and cultivate relationships with journalists, bloggers, and social media influencers to cover topics such as Tech for Good, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Global Philanthropy, Global Volunteering, CSR, and Volunteering for Health.
• Update and utilize our proprietary, customized Salesforce CRM to track relationships.
• Craft and update outreach communication templates.
• Track all placements using our Communications systems.
• Prepare for the CEO’s speaking engagements, conferences, and events.
• Expand UniversalGiving®’s reach and impact locally and globally.
• Take on special projects, new responsibilities, and supervise others in Communications with proven success and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in marketing or communications.
• Strong command of marketing and communications principles and the ability to implement them creatively.
• Proven experience with digital marketing, including social media.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical attention to detail and commitment to excellence, a core value.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace tools (some training provided).
• Prior experience with Salesforce is a plus.

Benefits

• Part‑time, flexible remote position.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, global team representing over 25 cultures.
• Gain experience with a Tech for Good nonprofit.
• Potential facilitation of J1 or OPT visas for proven successful candidates.

Duration and Location

• Position available for 5–20 hours per week.
• Minimum 6‑month commitment.
• Remote location with a highly globally focused team from more than 20 countries.

To Apply

Complete your application on UniversalGiving®: https://universalgiving.org/jobdescription?jobId=3. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only applications submitted through UniversalGiving® will be considered.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

UniversalGiving® is committed to understanding and representing the diverse populations it serves worldwide. Members of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, nationalities, physical abilities or disabilities, religions or beliefs, and cultures are welcome as employees and volunteers. We believe that a diverse team best serves our diverse populations. Please see our policy on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Contact

Facebook: UniversalGiving
Twitter: @UniversalGiving
LinkedIn: UniversalGiving Page
Instagram: @UniversalGiving
Pinterest: @UniversalGiving

Our Founder and CEO: Pamela Hawley
Blog: Living and Giving (CEO blog)
Facebook: @Pamela Hawley
Twitter: @PamelaHawley
LinkedIn: Pamela Hawley
Instagram: @PamelaHawley
Pinterest: @PamelaHawley