Join the AMPLIFYDMC team!
Are you ready to make a difference in the world of nonprofit fundraising and communications? AmplifyDMC is looking for dynamic individuals to join our team of “Ampsters”.
Who we are
Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, AmplifyDMC supports nonprofits and socially motivated businesses with their development, management, and communications (hence the “DMC”). To amplify our clients’ mission-driven work, the Amplify team brings varied skills including strategic planning and development, project management, graphic design, communications, public relations, fundraising, grant writing, and nonprofit operations.
We believe our approach to helping organizations with fundraising and communications campaigns is unique. We are realistic: we know that giving counsel is the easier work, while the doing is a bit more complicated, especially for short-staffed nonprofits. So, we bring capacity to projects in addition to ideas, helping our clients both build the plan and implement it. In other words, we “advise and do.”
Ready to Amplify Your Career?
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to meaningful projects, we encourage you to apply! We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, even if you don't meet every requirement listed. Your unique perspective and experiences could be just what we're looking for!
Project Management Associate
Position Overview
As Project Management Associate, you will play a vital role in planning, executing, and delivering grants management services and other fundraising support for nonprofit clients. This includes balancing a mid-level view of each project’s strategic objectives with careful oversight of daily tasks, timelines, and deliverables.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive professional for this flexible, hybrid role to support our nonprofit clients in achieving their goals through expert project and grants management. This role focuses on enhancing nonprofit fundraising and communications efforts while ensuring the seamless management of both the strategic and detailed aspects of grants and other fundraising engagements.
Working under the guidance of Senior Project Managers, you will coordinate all phases of client engagement, ensuring that AmplifyDMC’s “advising and doing” approach aligns with client budgets, timelines, and goals. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized and motivated individual eager to blend strategic insight with practical project management expertise in the nonprofit sector.
Job Type
Full-time (exempt)
Salary Range
$70,000 - $75,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications
Application Deadline
January 31, 2025
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Key Responsibilities
Development | Management | Communications
Conduct assessments and audits of clients’ existing fundraising and communications activities to identify enhancement opportunities.
Collaborate with Senior Project Managers to define project scope and objectives for development, management, and communications services.
Support the implementation of agreed upon strategies including annual campaigns, donor acquisition, retention and cultivation, grants management and, and strategic communications.
Build and cultivate relationships with clients to become a trusted advisor and resource.
Stay current with trends, technologies, and best practices in nonprofit fundraising and communications to provide tailored solutions.
Project Management
Support the management of project details, timelines, and deliverables while maintaining a clear focus on overarching strategy and objectives, ensuring alignment between day-to-day tasks and long-term goals.
Coordinate with Senior Project Managers to prioritize and manage multiple grant timelines.
Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets for grants management engagements.
Maintain and update grant calendars to ensure deadlines are met and no opportunities are missed.
Identify, track, and maintain action steps after client meetings and conversations. Track action items and follow-up on outstanding tasks. Ensure relevant information about action items is tracked and provided to assigned AmplifyDMC resource staff.
Prepare regular progress reports and project status updates for clients. Write status updates and meeting agendas.
Monitor project performance, track progress against goals, and provide regular updates to clients and Senior Project Managers.
Anticipate and communicate potential project roadblocks and barriers to Senior Project Managers and other internal team members. Identify avenues to move through roadblocks and barriers and other avenues to mitigate project risks.
Collaborate with other team members to leverage their expertise for client benefit.
Organize and manage client files and records on platforms such as Instrumentl, SharePoint, and other relevant systems. Maintain internal client files as well as support clients file maintenance needs.
Ensure accuracy, organization, and completeness of documentation for easy retrieval. Maintain file naming protocols.
Organizational Development & Collaboration
Support research efforts and assist with special projects based on current client needs and/or AmplifyDMC priorities.
Contribute to the development of tools, templates, and resources to enhance the effectiveness of the consulting team.
Work collaboratively with the Senior Project Managers and other AmplifyDMC team members to support client needs and provide exceptional service. Collaborate with other internal resources (graphic designers, writers, other consultants) to deliver projects and products as needed for our clients.
Collaborate with colleagues to identify opportunities for cross-functional support and knowledge sharing.
Participate and engage in AmplifyDMC staff meetings; track and assign related action items resulting from staff meeting discussions.
Perform other related duties, as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; or at least 3-5 years of experience in consulting, project management, nonprofit fundraising, grant writing, or related fields; or previous experience in a similar client services or administrative role.
Interest in philanthropy, nonprofit management, and/or consulting.
Demonstrated proficiency in managing multiple tasks and deadlines with the capability to identify and collaborate with team members or clients to overcome project tasks or obstacles.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Curiosity and affinity for learning new tools and processes.
Proficiency in using project and document management software and platforms.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
Ability to cultivate trusted and collaborative relationships with senior staff of client and partner organizations. Comfortable in client-facing situations like regular meetings and presentations.
Bonus: Your special talent. Ampsters bring their own unique skills to contribute to our team. Copy-editing, grant-writing, marketing, research, evaluation, social media, are just examples of what you could bring. If you have a special skill that could contribute to our “advise and do” work with our clients, please tell us about it!
Standards of Work
Demonstrate dependability, initiative, and promptness in completing assigned tasks.
Uphold standards of punctuality, professionalism, and excellence in all endeavors.
Bring creativity and positive energy to support the growth of AmplifyDMC.
Possess proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and demonstrate strong follow-up and task management skills.
Maintain regular communication with the project managers, providing status updates as needed.
Act as an ambassador for AmplifyDMC, promoting the company and its services in your personal and professional networks.
Adhere to the company's core values.
Benefits
Access to competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage through a co-employment relationship with Insperity.
Eligibility for bonuses based on performance and company milestones.
Provision of a new computer and an annual technology stipend of up to $500.
Enjoy an open PTO policy with a minimum of 10 days of PTO per "anniversary year."
Enjoy working in a hybrid office setting with flexible scheduling tailored to meet client demands and other factors. Spend approximately 60% of your workdays at AmplifyDMC offices in St. Paul or on-site with clients, while completing the remaining tasks remotely.
Receive reimbursement for travel, parking, and approved office supplies expenses.
Fill a career track position for senior project management or grants management consultant roles with mentorship and coaching.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience, interest, and qualifications to amy@amplifydmc.com.
Salary range: $70,000 - $75,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications.
AmplifyDMC is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this position, even if they do not meet all the requirements listed above. We believe your unique experiences and perspectives will be valuable, and we are excited to learn more about what you offer.
Application Deadline
January 31, 2025
Grant Writer / Writer
Position Overview
As Grant Writer / Writer, you will be a vital contributor to our nonprofit clients' success by securing funding through well-researched and compelling grant proposals. We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic thinker for this flexible, hybrid role, with a proven track record in grant writing, strong research capabilities, and exceptional writing skills. You will collaborate with AmplifyDMC project managers to align proposals with client goals and create high-quality content across various formats.
Job Type
Full-time (exempt)
Salary Range
$60,000 - $70,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications
Application Deadline
January 31, 2025
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Key Responsibilities
Grant Writing
Serve as grant writer for AmplifyDMC clients, including the development of proposal templates and conducting thorough background research to craft compelling program-specific "case for support" narratives.
Conduct background research and develop program-specific cases for support.
Develop and write high-quality grant applications.
Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary information and ensure proposals align with organizational goals.
Edit and proofread grant proposals for clarity, coherence, and compliance with funder guidelines.
Content Creation
Write, edit, and proofread various types of content, including reports, articles, case studies, and marketing materials.
Ensure all written content is engaging, accurate, and aligned with the client’s voice and messaging.
Write content for client websites, social media, and newsletters as well as content for client fundraising, marketing and communication tools such as impact stories, mailings, and emails.
Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field (preferred).
Storyteller. Can turn a collection of bullet points into a clear, concise, and compelling narrative.
Decisive. Writes in a "less is more" style—both for brevity's sake and to meet grant portal character counts—without losing point of view.
Agile and fast. Bounces among a range of projects (giving appeals, grant applications, e-newsletter copy) and juggles several different clients without sacrificing quality of work. Can shift writing style to capture different clients' voices and speak to different audiences.
Content curator. Pulls the right research and statistics to build compelling narratives.
Nonprofit experience. Understands nonprofit programs and clearly tells their story to someone who might not know the organization.
Confident and focused on improvement. Takes feedback to meet client needs and strengthen writing.
Creative. Will take risks to find new ways to write persuasively on behalf of clients.
Bonus: Your special talent. Ampsters bring their own unique skills to contribute to our team. Copy editing, grant writing, marketing, research, evaluation, social media, are just examples of what you could bring. If you have a special skill that could contribute to our “advise and do” work with clients, please tell us about it!
Standards of Work
Demonstrate dependability, initiative, and promptness in completing assigned tasks.
Uphold standards of punctuality, professionalism, and excellence in all endeavors.
Bring creativity and positive energy to support the growth of AmplifyDMC.
Possess proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and demonstrate strong follow-up and task management skills.
Maintain regular communication with the project managers, providing status updates as needed.
Act as an ambassador for AmplifyDMC, promoting the company and its services in your personal and professional networks.
Adhere to the company's core values.
Benefits
Access to competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage through a co-employment relationship with Insperity.
Eligibility for bonuses based on performance and company milestones.
Provision of a new computer and an annual technology stipend of up to $500.
Enjoy an open PTO policy with a minimum of 10 days of PTO per "anniversary year."
Enjoy working in a hybrid office setting with flexible scheduling tailored to meet client demands and other factors. Spend approximately 60% of your workdays at AmplifyDMC offices in St. Paul or on-site with clients, while completing the remaining tasks remotely.
Receive reimbursement for travel, parking, and approved office supplies expenses.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience, interest, and qualifications to amy@amplifydmc.com.
Salary range: $60,000 - $70,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications.
AmplifyDMC is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this position, even if they do not meet all the requirements listed above. We believe your unique experiences and perspectives will be valuable, and we are excited to learn more about what you offer.
Application Deadline
January 31, 2025