Crowdfunding Manager

The Kyiv Independent — Ukraine’s fastest-growing English-language publication — is looking for a Crowdfunding Manager to join our membership & donations team.

The Kyiv Independent is Ukraine’s main English-language news outlet. Founded in November 2021 by journalists who stood up for editorial independence, we serve as Ukraine’s voice to the world. Our membership & donations strategy is a core pillar of our sustainability, and we’re looking for someone to help us scale it further.

This is a growth-focused role for someone who enjoys launching campaigns, experimenting, and turning audience attention into specific actions and impact.

What you’ll do

• Own and launch public crowdfunding campaigns that support specific Kyiv Independent initiatives (investigations, documentaries, new editorial products, special projects).
• Develop campaign messaging, positioning, and launch plans to mobilize our global audience.
• Grow one-time donations through audience-focused campaigns and experiments.
• Analyze campaign performance and optimize based on data (conversion, average donation, repeat giving).
• Collaborate with editorial, product, and community teams to deliver high-impact campaign storytelling and user experience.
• Build scalable donor engagement through email and campaign communication.
• Maintain strong CRM practices to track supporter behavior and insights.
• Build relationships with our community of existing donors (taking calls, attending stakeholder events, and owning email communications with the donor network);
  

What we’re looking for

• 2+ years of experience in marketing, communications, audience development, fundraising, or a related field (experience in media, nonprofits, or the charity sector is a plus).
• Experience working cross-functionally with multiple teams.
• Ability to turn insights into concrete initiatives and experiments.
• Comfort working with data and using it to inform decisions.
• Strong communication skills and fluent English.
  

What we offer

• Hybrid work format (office in downtown Kyiv or remote by agreement).
• A busy but flexible work schedule.
• The opportunity to join a fast-growing, award-winning media organization.
• A mission-driven team focused on impact and professional growth.
• Medical insurance for team members based in Ukraine.

Thanks for taking the time to apply to work with the Kyiv Independent. If you are among the qualified candidates, you will receive an email from a member of our hiring team to schedule an interview.

Please note that while we would like to meet with all applicants, we may not have the opportunity to do so due to the volume of applications we receive.