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Whether you’re looking to hire top-tier independent talent or seeking meaningful, mission-aligned projects, The Plus Side is your talent agency solution.

For Consultants: Discover project-based, fractional, and contract roles with purpose-driven organizations.

For Hiring Organizations: Find highly skilled professionals who bring both strategic excellence and a commitment to giving back in meaningful ways.

Philanthropy & Fundraising

  • $35-50/hour; Part-time contract

    Support the growing pipeline of our fundraising program and help us develop portfolios of corporate and individual support. Work closely with the Director of Development to identify and qualify leads and work in partnership to engage a defined portfolio of donors to close gifts for the Fund.

    Interested applicants should submit resume and cover letter to giving@reifund.org. Applications will be reviewed starting on April 1, 2025 and will be open until filled.

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  • 8-10 hours;week

    We’re looking for highly motivated, data-driven, creative problem solvers who want to work with us 8 – 10 hours per week as we support extraordinary philanthropists tackle major problems and inequities. We’re a small, new advisory firm with decades of experience in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors. We’re looking for a research associate contractor to help us on firm development activities and client projects across a variety of issues including: education, environment, health, economic opportunity, racial equity, civic infrastructure, and arts and culture.

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  • Part-Time
    Consultant

    FAN4Kids is seeking an experienced and dynamic Development Director to lead our fundraising efforts and manage key relationships with donors, board members, and community stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess at least 4-5 years of experience in development or non-profit sectors and have an entrepreneurial spirit. This role will be instrumental in driving revenue growth through local government, grants, corporate giving, special events, individual giving, digital fundraising, and stewardship initiatives.

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  • Mothers Without Borders is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Development Director to lead fundraising efforts, expand donor engagement, and ensure the long-term financial sustainability of its mission to empower vulnerable women, youth, and children. This role involves cultivating major donors, growing monthly giving, securing grants, and managing fundraising campaigns while working closely with the CEO and leadership team.

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  • Contract/Freelance
    Remote/Salary adjusted by location
    GBP 48,000 per annum
    (if London-based)

    FT 1 year year contract (with 2 year expectation). Fortify Health is rapidly scaling to reach over 25 million Indians per month by the end of 2025, requiring strong leadership to sustain growth. The Chief of Staff will play a key role in supporting the Executive team, managing high-priority tasks, and contributing to strategic decisions across the organization.

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  • Remote
    $79,800 - $88,200.

    The Chief of Staff at Family Voices provides senior-level administrative support to the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and senior management, ensuring seamless communication, organization, and logistical coordination. This dynamic, remote role requires strategic oversight, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining confidentiality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

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Finance, Operations & Strategy

  • Remote; 3-month Contract

    3 month contract Varsity Tutors for Schools (VT4S) is seeking a Customer Success (CS) Operations Associate to drive our CS organization's operational excellence and scalability for 3 months. This role is designed for individuals who thrive on process optimization, data analytics, and technology enablement to improve customer success outcomes.

    As a CS Operations Associate, you will oversee CS tooling, automation, and analytics, ensuring the seamless integration of platforms, data accuracy, and efficiency across workflows. You will partner with CS leadership, cross-functional teams, and digital engagement specialists to streamline operations, enhance customer insights, and enable proactive customer management.

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  • 3-month contract
    Project-Based

    Amnesty International USA is seeking a Learning and Impact Assessment Consultant for a 3-month contract (April 14–July 13, 2025) to conduct a rapid analysis of its Crisis Response to anti-rights attacks by the Trump Administration. The Consultant will assess the impact of the response on both AIUSA and broader Amnesty International collaborations, focusing on changes in human rights outcomes, people power, fundraising, risk management, and staff well-being.

    APPLY NOW: Deadline to submit proposal is 4/4: Applicants should submit a resume and short (1-2 page) cover letter explaining how they would approach the Consultancy.

    The consultant should submit either (or both) of a daily rate and an estimate for how much time the work will take, and/or a lump sum fee to be paid upon completion of the work.

    The Consultancy fee will be paid in two installments, with a payment made at the half way point subject to Amnesty receiving an invoice and brief summary of work progress.

    Deadline for proposals from consultants is April 4. Must be available to start work on April 14, 2025.

    SStaniak@aiusa.org

  • Submit Proposal
    Proposal due by Friday, April 4

    Disability Rights Fund is transitioning from Dropbox to SharePoint as its primary document management and collaboration platform. This transition aims to enhance data security, streamline workflows, and ensure efficient document management across all teams. The transition is scheduled to be completed by June 30, 2025, with a phased migration plan and dedicated training for staff. Part of the transition is already ongoing, but in consideration of the significance and magnitude of the process, DRF seeks a consultant (team) to support this critical process.

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  • Bidding Process
    Apply through April 4

    USDN is accepting proposals from qualified consultants from March 10 - April 4, 2025. Interviews will be conducted in mid April and project engagement will begin in May. Interested bidders may register to receive updates or explore teaming. This document provides additional background, a requested scope of services, and required submissions. Please direct any questions to juliapeek@usdn.or

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  • Contract: $5,800-$7,500/month

    Welcome.US is seeking a passionate and skilled Community Partnerships Manager to lead efforts in building, nurturing, and sustaining strong relationships with local organizations that are actively engaged in welcoming newcomers. This role will involve working closely with a wide range of local, regional, and national partners to foster meaningful collaborations. The Community Partnerships Manager will play a pivotal role in advancing the Welcome Fund, the philanthropic arm of Welcome.US, and its mission to inspire Americans to welcome and support newcomers in their communities.

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  • $80-120/hour
    Consultant; Part-Time
    Apply by April 4, 2025

    We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative Manager to lead the Sustained Collaboration Network. This role will oversee the management and strategic growth of the SCN, as well as its field building initiatives and strategic partnerships. The Manager will serve as a key point of contact, facilitating communication and partnerships that amplify the impact of funding efforts nationwide.

    To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and passion for the role to info@sustainedcollab.org by Friday, April 4th.

  • Remote; Full-Time
    $139,000 - $185,000/yr

    Audubon seeks an innovative, strategic, collaborative, and results driven leader to serve as Vice President, Conservation Action, Centers and Sanctuaries (VP). This newly established position will develop and guide a unified, programmatic strategy for Audubon’s 31 Conservation Action Centers and 29 Sanctuaries across the United States while deepening and expanding partnerships and initiatives with museums, parks, and cultural institutions in Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

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  • Project-Based; Contract

    Classy’s Professional Services Team is looking for an experienced Project Manager who will be responsible for managing implementation projects for our large-scale enterprise accounts. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of project management experience working with enterprise-level customers.

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  • $170-190/day
    Short-Term

    50-60 days of work between May 14-August 22, 2025. GirlVentures is seeking self-motivated and detail-oriented individuals to manage the logistics for our multi-day summer expeditions, under the direction of the Program Director. The successful candidates will have experience working both collaboratively and independently, have big-picture vision and be able to train and delegate tasks effectively. This position plays an integral role in the success of GirlVentures courses. Candidates must demonstrate competency and interest in the responsibilities set forth below. Our ideal candidate will have a flexible approach to work hours/schedule, understanding that gear and food must be prepared efficiently and accurately before a course departs. This means working long days in the office packing food and gear, working many weekend days for course starts and finishes and working several long days in the field doing course re-supplies, with some overnights.

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  • $100,000-$115,000

    The Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI), a non-profit dedicated to equipping Americans with skills to communicate across differences, is seeking an experienced finance professional to manage their financial operations during a period of significant growth. The ideal candidate will bring 6-10 years of finance experience to oversee budgeting, reporting, compliance, and cash management while improving financial systems and workflows as the organization's first dedicated finance hire.

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  • Remote
    $117,000 – $162,000

    League of Conservation Voters (LCV) is hiring a Senior Director, State Organizational Development who will provide strategic organizational development consulting and coaching for senior leaders across the CVM with the goals of developing and strengthening competencies, skills and practices that increase their organizations’ operational, programmatic, and financial maturity, and developing and implementing structures that promote anti-racism, so they may more effectively and efficiently advance their missions into the future.

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  • Chicago-Based
    $100/project (3-4 hours each)
    1-2 projects per month

    Chicago based. As we gear up for a busy season of programming, we’re looking for Freelance Project Leaders to help run our monthly volunteer projects. In this role, you will lead ongoing volunteer initiatives, creating meaningful experiences that inspire kids, strengthen communities, and support local organizations tackling critical needs across Chicago. As Project Leader, you’ll be the key connection between families and our nonprofit partners—ensuring that your monthly project is well-organized, engaging, and impactful.

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Marketing & Communications

  • AmplifyChange are looking for a Digital Course Video Editor to edit a series of learning videos, suitable for both internal and external use.

    Please submit your proposal by email to communications@amplifychange.orgwith the email subject ‘Proposal for Video Editing Consultant’ by 9:00am BST on 7th April.

  • $40-$45/hour
    Contract; 5-10 hours/week

    3 month 5-10 hrs/week. Accelerate Change is seeking a freelance graphic designer to develop digital assets for a variety of projects and experiments, with a strong focus on designing dynamic and engaging Google Slides presentations. Our ideal candidate is able to produce high-quality design work in a fast-paced work environment with a highly creative and flexible approach to the work.

    To apply, please upload your resume, share a link to your portfolio and tell us more about your experience on the application on our website.

  • Do you follow climate news and have climate viewpoints on any and all topics but haven't found a place to share them?

    Illuminate, a climate investing app launching very soon, is seeking freelance content creators in all forms for example:

    30-60 second videos on climate storytelling, education, or points of view

    Instagram carousel posts telling interesting climate stories, news, or viewpoints

    You'll be paid per post, with videos earning you more. If you're interested in designing the posts that's also a plus.

    APPLY by emailing: daniel@illuminateinvesting.com

  • $30-50/hour
    Contract

    As part of our mission, we are building a network of skilled contributing writers to support our growing content needs. We are looking for technical writers with experience in machine learning who can help to communicate results in technical AI safety research to a broad audience.

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  • $30-45/hour
    Remote; Part-Time

    Travel Unity is looking for a Senior Communications & Partnerships Manager to help elevate our mission of making the travel industry more inclusive.

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  • Project-Based; Freelance

    Are you a freelance marketing copywriter, designer, or social-first video editor? Join our Marketing Talent Network and stay informed about upcoming freelance projects available with SGBFF. Projects range from designing and writing copy for digital paid ads to landing pages to social content/reels. If you are skilled in these areas, excited about contributing to mission-driven work centered around gender equality, and open and available for contract work we highly encourage you to apply.

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  • Apply by April 10, 2025
    Project-Based; BOE

    The Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture, City of Boston is looking for experienced communications consultants to help our Cultural Planning team develop and promote a comprehensive strategic narrative about the space the creative economy needs to thrive in Boston and its value and importance to the City.

    The City of Boston invites proposals from experienced consultants to develop a strategic narrative and lead a press and media campaign emphasizing the importance of creating space for the creative economy in Boston. The campaign should look to platform and showcase the people and organizations in Boston who are doing innovative and important work within the creative economy.

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  • Tribe is transforming cities into villages through curated, intimate community building experiences that help people meet like-minded peers. We're looking for a part-time community manager and event organizer based in East Bay, CA who is passionate about designing meaningful experiences to bring people together. This person will help us launch Tribe's social club in East Bay (Oakland/Berkeley) by hosting intimate weeknight events 1-2x per week and help people make friends for a living!

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  • $74,000-$83,000

    Alongside the President, you’ll execute day-to-day marketing efforts for Inevitable Influence and co-lead marketing and communications strategy for Inevitable Foundation. This is a rare opportunity to build innovative campaigns that elevate Inevitable Foundation’s impact and work with leading entertainment brands while building Inevitable Influence to be the premier agency for engaging the powerful Global Disability Audience.

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  • Estimated 5 hours/week
    Remote

    The Fractional CMO will play a pivotal role in auditing and enhancing Future Works' brand positioning and lead generation strategy. This individual will oversee all marketing activities, providing strategic direction and actionable insights to achieve engagement, awareness, and qualified deal conversion. The ideal candidate will bring a balance of analytical expertise, creative leadership, and hands-on experience in professional services marketing or related industries, though professional services experience is not mandatory.

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People, Legal & Research

  • $60-$75/hour
    6 month-contract

    6 month contract. Blockstream is looking for a Recruiter to join on a 6-month contract. After the 6-month contract, exceptional performance could open the door to a full-time opportunity. As a Recruiter you’ll help attract, hire and retain top talent across the globe. If you’re passionate about recruiting and making an impact, this role is for you.

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  • $80-95/hour
    3-month contract

    Seeking a Compensation Contractor for a 3-month engagement to help build and implement a company-wide compensation strategy. This role will support updating salary bands, conducting market analysis, and ensuring competitive, compliant compensation practices. You’ll collaborate with people, finance, and leadership teams to align compensation with business goals and support executive compensation reporting and equity plan development. Ideal for someone experienced in regulatory compliance, market benchmarking, and strategic HR planning.

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  • Remote

    Our ability to identify, hire, and retain exceptional talent is foundational to our mission. The Talent team at TRM is made up of seasoned professionals who have experience hiring world-class Engineering, Data Science, GTM, and People teams for the most notable startups in Silicon Valley. As a Recruiter, you will help drive TRM's ability to attract, engage, and hire top talent at TRM. Your success will be measured by the velocity and quality of TRM's talent acquisition.

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  • Remote; Contract

    We are seeking a dynamic Business Process Automation Specialist to design, develop, and implement automation workflows using low-code/no-code platforms such as Zapier, n8n, and similar tools. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on streamlining business processes and integrating disparate systems. While our projects vary, you might find yourself working on initiatives similar to our example project—creating secure web applications that handle document uploads, automated data extraction, intelligent answer generation, and cross-platform integrations with tools like Jira, Slack, Salesforce, Hubspot, Gong, BigQuery, Notion, etc

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  • The Fractional Security & Privacy Officer at Parsley Health is a part-time, contract role responsible for leading security, privacy awareness, and hands-on security implementation. Reporting to the CTO, this role collaborates with DevOps and Engineering to enhance security controls, ensure compliance (including HIPAA), and improve Parsley’s overall security posture through proactive monitoring, testing, and policy development.

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  • 6 month contract. We are seeking a dynamic Senior Talent Management & Performance Lead with a proven track record of success in leading performance programs and processes end-to-end in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for a leader with expertise in program management to architect and fully own the strategic direction, seamless execution, and continuous improvement of our performance programs that align with company objectives and foster a high-performance culture.

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  • $45-60 per hour
    1-3 month contract

    1-3 month contract. The NYU McSilver Institute’s AI Hub seeks a UI/UX Designer to support the design of an innovative suicide prevention application, ensuring an intuitive and accessible user experience. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Research, the designer will collaborate with developers and public health researchers to create technology solutions that equitably address poverty and public health challenges.

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  • $45-60 per hour
    3-6 month contract

    3-6 month contract. The NYU McSilver Institute’s AI Hub seeks an experienced DevOps Engineer for a consulting role to support the infrastructure development of its Suicide Risk Dashboard Initiative. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Research, the consultant will collaborate with developers and public health researchers to create AI-driven solutions that equitably address poverty and public health challenges.

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  • 1 year contract
    Hybrid; LA-area
    $8,000/month

    1 Year Contract. The Youth Services Department of the Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) oversees systemwide programs for children, teens, parents, and educators, including We Read Together and Future Ready Teens, which focus on literacy and skill development. LAPL seeks a Youth and Early Literacy Specialist to assess and enhance accessibility for emerging and struggling readers, develop research-driven literacy programs, strengthen community partnerships, and create training materials for librarians over a 12-month contract.

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Product, Engineering & Design

  • BOE; Contract

    This short-term, full-time consultant will play a pivotal role to validate and strengthen Evidence Action’s research approach for Safe Water Now programming. You will work as an independent technical expert to review and iterate on existing research approaches. Your primary objectives are providing independent analysis and recommendations for Evidence Action’s MLE approach by (1) reviewing existing data and processes, (2) designing and managing new field activities focused on better measuring effectiveness of the existing approach, and (3) supporting iteration and improvement opportunities for future research plans. You will report to the Director, Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation. We expect this role to last approximately 6 months.

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  • The selected consultant(s) will be engaged under a contract for work and services. The total remuneration is 4,000 Euros (all-inclusive). Payment will be divided into installments based on agreed-upon deliverables, to be specified in the contract.

    JustPeace seeks a consultant to study Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based, locally informed context monitoring and early warning tools and techniques and provide practical guidance on their design and application in peacebuilding. The goal is to equip civil society organisations (CSOs) with the knowledge and techniques, to design (code) or adapt tools using open source AI models (ChatGPT etc.) to systematically monitor social, political, and other conflict-related developments in their regions. The study should offer a practical, up-to-date overview of which tools are currently available and how CSOs can use or (co-)develop AI designed tools for community-driven context monitoring and response. It should also provide a user-friendly practical guide and explain how CSOs can independently or collaboratively design and implement monitoring and early warning tools using open source AI models. The study must explore ways to ensure CSOs retain agency and ownership over AI-driven processes rather than being passive users of externally designed technology. It must consider varying socio-political contexts in different countries and the structural inequalities that shape access to AI technology and data sovereignty.

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  • Bidding Process; Up to $75,000
    Apply by April 7, 2025

    Our current website requires updates to the Content Management System (CMS) to meet our current needs, and revisions to reflect our recent rebranding. We are looking to redesign and restructure www.awid.org into a clear, accessible website, making use of new CMS software, ensuring that existing integrations with the Constituency Relationship Management (CRM) and Email Campaigning platform work seamlessly with the new CMS and align with AWID’s new branding.

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  • 4-Month Contract
    BOE

    4 month contract We are seeking a skilled Web Developer Consultant to support the Director of Communications and the Head of Data and Digital Solutions in enhancing the organization's online presence. This role will involve a range of web development tasks, focusing on improving website functionality, user experience, and design. The Web Developer will play a key role in aligning the organization's digital presence with its strategic goals, ensuring that all web-based communications are effective, engaging, and accessible. This position will require proactive problem-solving and collaboration with the communications team to deliver high-quality, timely updates and improvements to the website.

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  • $400 per 90 min workshop

    As we expand our operations, we are seeking a few seasoned Workshop Facilitators to lead our wellness and leadership programs at educational institutions. This contract, part-time position is ideal for an individual with a flexible schedule who is passionate about delivering in-person experiences at the intersection of art and mental health.

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  • $3,600/month

    The Workshop Leader will collaborate with PEN America and Magic City Acceptance Center to design and lead an eight-week poetry workshop in summer 2025, guiding participants—regardless of prior writing experience—toward performing their work at culminating events. This role requires an organized, self-disciplined professional with experience in teaching and writing poetry, who will also assist with participant recruitment, program evaluation, and the creation of an electronic zine.

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  • Estimated 5 hours/week
    Remote

    The Fractional CMO will play a pivotal role in auditing and enhancing Future Works' brand positioning and lead generation strategy. This individual will oversee all marketing activities, providing strategic direction and actionable insights to achieve engagement, awareness, and qualified deal conversion. The ideal candidate will bring a balance of analytical expertise, creative leadership, and hands-on experience in professional services marketing or related industries, though professional services experience is not mandatory.

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  • Freelance
    $1,100/month (4 articles/month)

    4 articles/month. SOS Meals on Wheels is seeking a skilled writer to produce four articles per month for newsletters, the annual report, and the blog, with each piece adapted into multiple formats for various channels. The ideal candidate is an independent, experienced storyteller with strong editorial instincts, capable of maintaining the organization's voice and writing to high standards without AI assistance, preferably with experience in senior care, Alameda County, or traditional editorial environments.

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  • $86,684-$107,308/annual
    18-month fixed term

    18 month fixed term. AIUSA is seeking a Social Media Manager to lead strategy and daily operations across its social media channels, focusing on audience growth, engagement, and content creation to advance the organization's human rights mission. Reporting to the National Director of Marketing and Communications, this 18-month fixed-term role involves managing long-term and rapid-response content while collaborating with internal teams and external partners.

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