Application Guide

How to Apply for Development Manager (USA Preferred, or UK)

at Project Slingshot

🏢 About Project Slingshot

Project Slingshot is a global nonprofit taking a bold, disruptive approach to ending factory farming, using campaigns that expose Big Ag's lies and cruelty. They combine social content, celebrity partnerships, documentaries, PR stunts, and OOH advertising to cut through the noise and build unstoppable momentum. Working here means joining a lean, high-impact team where your fundraising directly fuels hard-hitting campaigns that challenge powerful industries.

About This Role

As Development Manager, you'll build and run the fundraising engine that powers Slingshot's campaigns—leading on donation platforms, data hygiene, and donor communications while drafting compelling grant applications. You'll partner closely with the Co-Founders to turn their major donor strategy into a working pipeline and reliable income. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on both operational detail and persuasive storytelling, and who wants to directly enable disruptive animal advocacy.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve updating the donation platform, drafting a grant application to a major foundation, and coordinating with the Co-Founders on donor outreach. You'll also spend time analyzing donation data to identify trends and sending personalized thank-you notes to supporters. Expect a mix of detailed operational work and creative storytelling, all in service of fueling bold campaigns against factory farming.

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🎯 Who Project Slingshot Is Looking For

  • 3–5 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, with hands-on grant writing and donor stewardship
  • Proven ability to manage donation platforms (e.g., Classy, Donorbox, EveryAction) and maintain clean CRM data
  • Exceptional writing skills—can craft grant applications that tell a compelling story with clarity and force
  • Strong project management and systems-thinking: able to build pipelines, track deadlines, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks
  • Passion for animal advocacy and comfort working in a fast-paced, remote, campaign-driven environment

📝 Tips for Applying to Project Slingshot

1

Highlight specific grant amounts you've secured and the funders you've worked with—Slingshot needs someone who can hit the ground running with applications.

2

Show familiarity with donation platforms and CRM systems: name the tools you've used and describe how you've improved data cleanliness or donor workflows.

3

Demonstrate your ability to translate bold campaign work into compelling fundraising narratives—include an example of a grant or donor appeal you wrote that drove results.

4

Emphasize your experience working remotely and collaborating with senior leadership (Co-Founders) to execute fundraising strategy.

5

Mention any connection to animal advocacy or factory farming issues—even if not professional, it shows alignment with Slingshot's mission.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

In your cover letter, focus on: (1) a concrete example of a successful grant application you wrote and its impact; (2) your experience managing donation platforms and improving data systems; (3) how you've partnered with executives to build fundraising pipelines; and (4) why Slingshot's disruptive approach to ending factory farming resonates with you personally.

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore Project Slingshot's website and recent campaigns to understand their tone, tactics, and successes—this will help you tailor your grant writing and donor messaging.
  • → Research the factory farming landscape and key players in the animal advocacy movement to contextualize Slingshot's work and funders.
  • → Look into the donation platforms and CRM systems commonly used by small nonprofits (e.g., Classy, Donorbox, EveryAction) and be ready to discuss your proficiency.
  • → Investigate Slingshot's Co-Founders and their public statements about fundraising priorities to anticipate their expectations and working style.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach building a fundraising pipeline from scratch in a remote, fast-paced nonprofit?
2 Describe your experience with donation platforms and CRM systems—how do you ensure data cleanliness and donor retention?
3 Walk us through a grant application you're proud of: how did you craft the narrative and what was the outcome?
4 How would you translate Slingshot's disruptive campaigns (e.g., celebrity partnerships, documentaries) into compelling donor communications?
5 How do you prioritize and manage multiple deadlines when supporting Co-Founders who lead major donor relationships?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using generic language about 'making a difference' without tying it to Slingshot's specific disruptive approach to ending factory farming.
  • Failing to provide concrete metrics or examples of past fundraising success (e.g., grant amounts, donor retention rates).
  • Ignoring the operational side of the role—emphasizing only writing or strategy without showing you can manage systems and data.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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Offer

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