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Our Vision and Mission

The Nonprofit Quarterly (NPQ) envisions a world in which we live in an active democracy whose values are fully grounded in human rights, economic and social justice, racial equity, and thriving communities. Our mission is to advance conversations and practice in civil society—as manifested in nonprofits, social movements, and philanthropy.

Our Work

NPQ uses a range of media channels to help advance critical conversations that can refine nonprofit and social movement policy and practice. In our work, we seek to be a challenging voice that helps to advance conversations in the sector, especially, as is too often the case, when they are “stuck.”

In so doing, we consciously seek out a wide range of voices. In addition to the work of NPQ editors and staff, we rely heavily on the contributions of volunteer writers, contributors, and advisers, who push us to think about ideas in new ways.

Our History

NPQ launched as a national print journal in the winter of 1999, with the objective of providing credible, research-based articles for nonprofits about nonprofit management and governance although its mission has always been to advance active democracy. NPQ’s quarterly magazine soon became the leading journal of the nonprofit sector. At the time, the divide between practitioners and researchers was particularly large. While a gap still exists, we like to believe that our work has helped generate greater two-way communications between researchers and practitioners, improving the quality of both research and practice. Over time, NPQ has expanded our work to also cover a range of issues related to the operating environment for nonprofits—specifically, public policy, philanthropy, racial equity, and economic justice.

NPQ has also expanded over time to engage our audience through a variety of digital media platforms. In 2006, we added the daily e-newsletter. More recently, we have added webinars and podcasts. Through all of our media channels, we aim to deliver a constant stream of well-analyzed, time-sensitive, and contextualized information to help practitioners negotiate their rapidly changing landscape filled with unprecedented opportunity and challenges.

NPQ is known for our rigor and grounded understanding of nonprofits, civil sector movements, and philanthropy, and we have always depended upon our readership to help guide our editorial agenda. We believe this interplay of ideas and conversation is what keeps NPQ a relevant and trusted source for hundreds of thousands of practitioners across the country and beyond.

Job Title: Senior Copyeditor 

Location: Remote 

Status: Full-Time, Contact to Hire 

Ready to shape the narrative and amplify the voices of the nonprofit sector? 

As NPQ’s Senior Copyeditor, you'll be an essential guardian of the organization’s written content, ensuring its accuracy, clarity, and adherence to the highest editorial standards. You will collaborate closely with the Senior Editors and other team members to refine articles, reports, marketing materials, and other publications, enhancing readability and maintaining a consistent brand voice. 

Here's where you'll make your mark: 

• Quality Champion: You'll uphold the highest editorial standards, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency in all written materials. 
• Collaboration Catalyst: You'll work closely with the editorial, creative, and business teams to uphold editorial standards and implement content strategy. 
• Editorial Steward: You’ll be the steward of the style guide and editorial policies, ensuring consistency across all publications and materials. 
• Thought Leader: You'll serve as a subject matter expert, staying abreast of editing and style trends and contributing to thought leadership pieces that advance the field. 

What you bring to the table: 

• A passion for justice-centered content and storytelling, and a deep understanding of the nonprofit sector. 
• Exceptional line editing, substantive editing, and proofreading skills. 
• Proficiency in editing according to Chicago Manual of Style. 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including adhering to deadlines and supporting workflows 
• A strategic mindset and ability to identify opportunities to improve systems. 

Bonus points if you have: 

• Experience and knowledge of creating and applying custom style guides. 
• Experience with digital publishing and content management systems. 
• Knowledge of SEO and content optimization strategies. 
• A network of writers and contributors in the nonprofit sector. 

Temporary Contract to Hire:  

This position is being offered on a temporary contract-to-hire basis, with an initial assignment expected to last approximately three (3) months. Following the temporary assignment period, there may be an opportunity to be considered for transition to a regular permanent position based on business needs, performance, and other relevant factors. Nothing in this arrangement should be construed as a guarantee of continued or permanent employment. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

We offer a competitive salary range of $70,000-$90,000 per year, depending on skills, experience, and location. We are committed to providing fair and equitable compensation that reflects each team member’s contributions, experience, and expertise. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position, and final compensation will be based on qualifications, skills, and experience. 

We provide a generous benefits package designed to support both your personal and professional well-being. Our offerings include flexible time off, holidays, paid parental leave, a 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. We believe in fostering a balanced, supportive work environment where our team can thrive. 

A Note to Candidates: 

Our job description is a wish list, and we do not expect every candidate to be skilled equally in all these areas. Studies show that historically disenfranchised communities, such as women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ people, are less likely to apply if they don’t meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to being an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters true belonging. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, please still apply. We’d also love to hear about experiences or expertise that you think is relevant but isn’t listed here. 

Our Commitment to Inclusion: 

We recognize that diverse teams make the strongest teams. NPQ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized communities to apply.  

Equal Opportunity Employer 

NPQ is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. NPQ does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetics, parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected status under federal, state or local laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at [email protected] if you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application. 

Ready to Make a Difference? 

If you're ready to join a dynamic team and contribute to a mission that matters, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a compelling cover letter. The deadline to apply is May 22, 2026 at 5pm PST.