Director of Operations
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Turn mission into reliable execution
Nonprofit Operations Jobs
Find nonprofit operations jobs supporting systems, people, facilities, programs, vendors, budgets and the daily work that keeps organizations moving.
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Career possibilities
Roles found across mission-driven organizations
Chief Operating Officer
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
Operations Manager
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Program Operations Director
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
Administrative Director
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Project Manager
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
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What to evaluate before applying
Titles vary across nonprofits, foundations, schools, healthcare organizations and associations. Read the responsibilities carefully and compare reporting relationships, decision authority, team size, resources and the outcomes expected during the first year.
- Experience with cross-functional planning
- Experience with process improvement
- Experience with budget and vendor oversight
- Experience with systems and team coordination
1. Scope
Understand ownership and priorities.
2. Evidence
Prepare relevant accomplishments.
3. Mission
Connect experience to the work.
4. Questions
Assess support and expectations.
For employers
Reach professionals who understand this work
Describe the mission, actual responsibilities, reporting structure, compensation, location expectations and measures of success. Specific postings help qualified professionals recognize where they can contribute.
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- Cross-functional planning
- Process improvement
- Budget and vendor oversight
- Systems and team coordination
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Nonprofit Operations Jobs on Foundation List
Managing Director, Central Florida Chapter
A Full-time Job
Blessings in a Backpack
Sep, 30
Director, Sales & Strategic Partnerships
A Full-time Job
AHIP
Sep, 29
Director/Manager of Foundation Relations
A Full-time Job
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Sep, 28
Director of Finance
A Full-time Job
DreamYard
Sep, 28
Development Associate
Part-time
Civic Joy Fund
Sep, 26
Vice President of Development
A Full-time Job
Deep South Today
Sep, 25
Executive Director
A Full-time Job
Association for Death Education and Counseling
Sep, 25
Sr. Director, Fund Development
A Full-time Job
Mandela Partners
Sep, 24
Director, Impact and Innovation
A Full-time Job
APHSA (American Public Human Services Association)
Sep, 24
Chief Financial Officer
A Full-time Job
The Arc Prince George’s County
Sep, 24
Director of Leadership Giving
A Full-time Job
The Connecticut Mirror
Sep, 23
Revenue and Financial Manager
A Full-time Job
APHSA
Sep, 22
Chief Operating and Financial Officer
A Full-time Job
National Health Law Program
Sep, 22
Development & Communications Manager
Part-time
Room: A Sketchbook for Analytic Action
Sep, 21
Membership & Programs Coordinator
A Full-time Job
Wethersfield Foundation, Inc.
Sep, 16
Associate Director, Campaign Strategy
A Full-time Job
Playwrights Horizons
Sep, 11
Executive Director
A Full-time Job
Gateway Early Childhood Alliance
Sep, 09
Executive Director
A Full-time Job
Dunwoody Nature Center
Sep, 09
Senior Product & Project Manager
A Full-time Job
FieldKit
Sep, 04
Human Resources Manager
A Full-time Job
Confidential Nonprofit Organization
Sep, 03
Operations and Finance Administration Manager
A Full-time Job
Israel Policy Forum
Sep, 03
Chief Operating Officer
A Full-time Job
Filling in the Blanks
Sep, 01
Nonprofit Controller
A Full-time Job
Confidential Nonprofit Organization
Sep, 01
Chief Financial Officer
A Full-time Job
New Visions for Public Schools
Sep, 01
Program Director
A Full-time Job
Lutheran Metropolitan Ministrty
Sep, 01
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
What types of organizations hire for nonprofit operations jobs?
Opportunities may be available with nonprofits, foundations, schools, healthcare organizations and associations. The exact title and scope vary by organization.
How should candidates evaluate nonprofit operations jobs?
Compare the responsibilities, reporting relationship, authority, resources, location requirements and measures of success rather than relying on the title alone.
How can employers attract qualified candidates?
Use a clear title, explain the mission and priorities, publish compensation and location expectations, and describe what successful work will look like.
Explore the systems behind mission delivery
Nonprofit operations jobs connect people, processes, budgets and infrastructure
Operations roles can include facilities, vendors, procurement, technology coordination, risk management, administration, events, office systems and cross-functional planning. At smaller organizations, one operations professional may oversee several of these areas. Larger nonprofits may divide the work among specialists, managers and directors.
Common nonprofit operations career paths
Entry and mid-level titles can include Operations Coordinator, Administrative Manager, Office Manager and Operations Manager. More senior roles may include Director of Operations, Vice President of Operations, Chief Operating Officer or Chief Administrative Officer. Titles vary, so compare decision authority, team size, budget responsibility and functional scope rather than relying on title alone.
Skills that transfer into nonprofit operations
Project management, vendor management, process improvement, budgeting, facilities, systems administration and cross-functional coordination can transfer from many sectors. Strong candidates explain how they made work more reliable, organized or efficient while supporting colleagues and stakeholders.
For broader occupational context, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics management occupations resources can help you research related career families. Continue with Nonprofit Chief of Staff Jobs, Finance and Accounting Jobs, Technology and AI Jobs, Nonprofit Career Paths and Career Resources.
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Frequently asked questions about nonprofit operations jobs
What does a nonprofit operations professional do?
Responsibilities can include systems, vendors, facilities, administration, budgeting support, technology coordination, events, risk and cross-functional processes depending on the organization.
What titles should I search for in nonprofit operations?
Search Operations Coordinator, Operations Manager, Administrative Manager, Office Manager, Director of Operations, Vice President of Operations, COO and related titles.
Can corporate operations experience transfer to a nonprofit?
Often, yes. Emphasize the underlying work such as process improvement, vendor management, budgeting, systems, facilities and project coordination while learning the nonprofit context.
Do nonprofit operations jobs require fundraising experience?
Not usually unless fundraising operations are part of the role. Many operations positions focus on internal systems, administration, finance coordination and organizational infrastructure.
What skills are important for nonprofit operations roles?
Organization, judgment, project management, communication, systems thinking, budgeting awareness and the ability to coordinate across teams are commonly useful.
How do operations roles differ by nonprofit size?
Smaller organizations may combine many functions in one role, while larger nonprofits may have specialized facilities, procurement, technology, finance or administrative teams.
What should employers include in a nonprofit operations job posting?
Explain the functional scope, systems, team, reporting relationship, budget or vendor responsibility, workplace expectations, compensation and the outcomes the role should own.