Application Guide

How to Apply for Digital Fundraising & Growth Strategist

at Center for Countering Digital Hate

🏢 About Center for Countering Digital Hate

The Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) is a mission-driven NGO at the forefront of global tech reform, fighting to make the online world safer by exposing and countering digital hate. With a rapidly growing team and a track record of impactful campaigns, it offers a unique opportunity to combine fundraising expertise with meaningful social change.

About This Role

As Digital Fundraising & Growth Strategist, you will own the online revenue targets and lead the strategy to acquire, retain, and grow donors across digital channels. Your work directly fuels CCDH’s campaigns against digital hate, making every dollar raised a step toward a safer internet.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start by reviewing campaign performance dashboards, identifying underperforming ads to pause or optimize. Midday, you’d collaborate with the communications team to craft a compelling email series for a new donor segment, then analyze A/B test results to refine the next day’s strategy. Afternoons could involve managing paid social budgets and brainstorming growth experiments with the team.

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🎯 Who Center for Countering Digital Hate Is Looking For

  • A data-driven fundraiser with 5–7+ years in nonprofit digital fundraising or performance marketing, proven to grow online revenue year over year.
  • Hands-on expert in paid digital campaigns (Google Ads, paid social) with a knack for testing and optimization to improve conversion rates.
  • Comfortable with CRM and email platforms (Salesforce, Engaging Networks) and able to build automated, segmented supporter journeys.
  • Passionate about CCDH’s mission and able to translate complex digital harm issues into compelling fundraising narratives.

📝 Tips for Applying to Center for Countering Digital Hate

1

Highlight specific revenue growth numbers from past roles (e.g., 'increased online donations by 40% in one year through paid social optimization').

2

Showcase your experience with A/B testing and data analysis—mention tools like Google Analytics, Optimizely, or similar.

3

Demonstrate familiarity with CCDH’s campaigns (e.g., #StopHateForProfit) and suggest how you would leverage them for fundraising.

4

Tailor your resume to emphasize nonprofit fundraising or mission-driven marketing, not just general digital marketing.

5

Include a brief portfolio or case studies of successful digital campaigns you’ve led, with metrics.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Explicitly connect your digital fundraising experience to CCDH’s mission of countering digital hate.', 'Quantify your past achievements in online revenue growth, conversion rate improvements, and paid campaign ROI.', 'Explain your approach to building supporter journeys from first touch to retention, with examples.', 'Show enthusiasm for the remote, fast-paced NGO environment and ability to work independently.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read CCDH’s latest reports (e.g., on disinformation, hate speech) to understand their current campaigns and messaging.
  • → Review their website and donation pages to see their current digital fundraising approach and identify potential improvements.
  • → Check their social media channels and paid ads (if visible) to understand their audience targeting and creative strategy.
  • → Look into their funding sources and recent grants to gauge the organization’s financial health and priorities.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a digital fundraising campaign you led that significantly increased revenue—what was your strategy and what metrics did you use?
2 How would you optimize a paid social campaign for a mission-driven audience? Walk us through your testing process.
3 How do you segment and personalize email journeys to convert one-time donors into recurring supporters?
4 How would you measure the success of a digital fundraising strategy beyond just revenue (e.g., engagement, retention)?
5 What’s your experience with CRM integration for fundraising, and how do you ensure data hygiene across platforms?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using generic fundraising language without connecting it to CCDH’s specific mission of countering digital hate.
  • Overlooking the paid campaign management requirement—ensure you highlight hands-on Google Ads and paid social experience.
  • Failing to mention data analysis skills—this role is heavily data-driven, so omit it at your peril.

📅 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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