Project Scope

Project 1: Website Backend Stabilization and Readiness

• Audit the current WordPress installation, database structure, and plugin ecosystem.
• Identify and resolve legacy technical issues (e.g., outdated database structures, excessive PII storage, plugin sprawl).
• Implement safe cleanup of sensitive data (client and form submission records).
• Review site security and implement improvements appropriate for a nonprofit handling sensitive information.
• Prepare the site to support near-term needs, including intake for client applications for pilot programs launching in early 2025.
• Collaborate with communications staff to ensure backend decisions support upcoming navigation and design updates that align with existing work.

Deliverables may include:

• A brief audit summary.
• Implemented backend fixes and cleanups (as agreed).
• Clear documentation of changes and remaining risks.

Project 2: New Website Backend Architecture

• Advise on backend architecture for a new website.

Design a high-level approach for:

• volunteer data intake
• secure submissions
• role-based access
• data separation between public content and sensitive information
• Recommend appropriate tools, platforms, or integrations, with attention to sustainability and nonprofit capacity.
• Produce documentation that can guide future development work.

This phase is focused on planning and architecture, with potential for larger product build-out execution.

Project 3: Coalition Website Setup

• Advise on and assist with securing a new domain.
• Set up basic hosting and environment configuration appropriate for a small, public-facing site.
• Implement a simple, maintainable site structure based on an existing content outline.

Configure a basic “Contact Us” form that:

• routes submissions securely
• minimizes storage of sensitive data
• aligns with MFF’s data handling and security practices
• Ensure the site is easy for non-technical staff to maintain after launch.
• Provide brief documentation on domain management, hosting, and form handling for internal use.

Deliverables may include:

• A live or staging-ready Coalition website with core pages in place.
• A functioning contact form with clearly defined data handling behavior.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with WordPress beyond theming (database, plugins, security, performance).
• Comfort working directly with MySQL / WordPress data structures.
• Experience handling sensitive or regulated data in nonprofit, civic, or public-interest contexts.
• Ability to work collaboratively with non-technical staff and explain tradeoffs clearly.
• Experience auditing and untangling legacy websites.
• Ability to meet periodically in person within the Twin Cities.

Preferred

• Experience with civic tech, volunteer platforms, or data governance.

Compensation

• Commensurate with experience and scope

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and short cover letter explaining why they are interested in this role and how their experience aligns with the position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Send cover letter and resume directly to media@mnfreedomfund.org