Project Manager

National Geographic Society

. Develop structured, time-bound project plans for Advancement priorities, including campaigns, appeals, events, and donor initiatives .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,500 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management and program management, with a focus on delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives while ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Proficient in utilizing project management tools, particularly Monday.com, to enhance workflow design, tracking, and reporting.

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningGovernance Best PracticesDependency MappingTime ManagementAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

Monday.comProject Management ToolsExecutive DashboardsAutomated Workflows

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

AdvancementFundraising CampaignsDonor EngagementHigher EducationChange Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop structured, time-bound project plans for Advancement priorities, including campaigns, appeals, events, and donor initiatives
Establish and manage project governance, intake, prioritization, and approval workflows
Partner with Advancement VPs to set priorities, align resources, and balance the portfolio against strategic goals and capacity
Maintain a centralized view of active and upcoming work
Identify risks, constraints, and competing priorities and drive mitigation strategies and trade-offs
Coordinate execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives, managing timelines, dependencies, and critical paths
Engage stakeholders to maintain alignment, surface risks, and build confidence in delivery timelines
Drive consistent, on-time delivery through coordination, follow-ups, and escalation
Monitor project health, resolve issues, and sustain delivery momentum
Improve delivery practices to increase efficiency, predictability, and quality
Act as a central coordination partner across Advancement
Clarify roles, responsibilities, and expectations to strengthen collaboration
Manage Monday.com as the system of record for project tracking, workflows, and reporting
Build and maintain executive dashboards with real-time visibility into progress, risks, ownership, and milestones
Implement automated workflows and reporting
Ensure platform adoption, data integrity, and scalability across Advancement
Deliver actionable project reporting and insights to leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field preferred
5+ years of experience in project management, program management, or operations roles, preferably in a non-profit environment
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong project and program management expertise delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives using risk management, dependency mapping, and governance best practices
Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet time-sensitive deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated discretion and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive information
Advanced proficiency in project management tools
Advanced experience in Monday.com for workflow design, tracking, and reporting
PMP certification or equivalent strongly preferred
Understanding of Advancement, fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, or higher education environments
Familiarity with change management principles and driving adoption of new tools/processes
Exposure to marketing, communications, or campaign-based work environments
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Comprehensive wellness program
401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment
Flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year)
10 days of sick leave
12 paid holidays
Paid winter break between December 25 and 31 (may not apply to all roles)
Paid parental leave
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility benefits
Learning and development opportunities
Lifestyle Spending Account
Pet adoption assistance and insurance
Pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy
Employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit
National Geographic discounts and perks
Hybrid work arrangement with staff working at Base Camp two days each week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays)