Pro Bono:
This position is tailored for a professional who wants to give back their specialized skills and has the right degree/profession/experience for this role. The PR and Marketing Pro Bono focuses primarily on spreading the positive news of UniversalGiving®’s mission. We are excited to have you join our global team and help serve the world in philanthropy.
About Us
UniversalGiving® is an award-winning nonprofit allowing people to donate and volunteer with top-performing, vetted organizations all over the world. 100% goes directly to the cause. All partner organizations are vetted with our proprietary Quality Model ® . UniversalGiving® has been featured on the homepage of
Bloomberg, Oprah.com, CBS, The Wall Street Journal,
and
The
New York Times.
UniversalGiving® also has been featured in more than 20 books, including the new edition 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 are highlighted in Huffington Post's list of best volunteering matching websites. We continue to gain momentum, with dozens of articles in the
Christian Science Monitor
and monthly contributions on
Forbes .
To date, we have matched more than 22,000 volunteers worth $31 million dollars’ of volunteer hours.
Responsibilities:
Update and utilize our proprietary, customized Salesforce CRM to track relationships
Update and maintain our Communications Plan and PMT (Project Management Tool)
Create and cultivate relationships with journalists, bloggers, and social media influencers
Seek opportunities to enhance UniversalGiving®’s reputation and brand
Update documents and marketing materials in line with the brand and desired messaging
Writing copy for UniversalGiving®’s website
Writing newsletters and posting on social media
Maintain records of media coverage and collate analytics and metrics
Craft and update outreach communication templates
Update our Communications systems, tracking all placements
Prepare for the CEO’s speaking engagements, conferences, and events
With proven success & a positive attitude, take on special projects, new responsibilities, and supervision of others in Communications
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the marketing or communications field
Strong command of communications principles & ability to implement them creatively
Proven experience with digital marketing, including social media
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Critical attention to detail and commitment to excellence are core values
Proficiency in Google Workspace tools (some training provided)
Demonstrated experience in the field of marketing, and/or PR
Prior experience with Salesforce is a plus
Benefits
Part-time, flexible remote positions
Opportunity to work with a diverse, global team representing over 25 cultures
Gain experience with a
Tech for Good
nonprofit
With proven success & a positive attitude, UniversalGiving® is likely to facilitate J1, OPT visas
Duration and Location
Position is available for part-time (5-20 hours per week)
Minimum 6 months commitment
We provide remote positions with a highly globally focused team from more than 20 countries, including Russia, China, Kenya, Japan, Ukraine, Georgia, the Philippines, Haiti, Germany, Canada, the Kurdish population, South Korea, the U.K., Brazil, and many more.
To Apply
Please send your resume, cover letter, two writing samples (two pages minimum per writing sample), and three professional references with contact information (phone and email) to volunteers@universalgiving.org with
"PR & Marketing Pro Bono"
in the subject line. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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 in our organization. We believe that a diverse team will best serve our diverse populations. Please see our policy on
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion .
Our Vision is to
“Create a World Where Giving and Volunteering Are a Natural Part of Everyday Life."®
Let’s Connect:
Facebook: UniversalGiving
X: @UniversalGiving
LinkedIn: UniversalGiving Page
Instagram: @UniversalGiving
Pinterest: @UniversalGiving
Our Founder and CEO, Pamela Hawley:
Blog: Living and Giving (CEO blog)
Facebook: @Pamela Hawley
X: @PamelaHawley
LinkedIn: Pamela Hawley
Instagram: @PamelaHawley
Pinterest: @PamelaHawley

PR & Marketing Pro Bono - Make a Global Impact with UniversalGiving®!
UniversalGiving, Menlo Park, CA, United States