Careers: An Opportunity for Right Livelihood
“Teaching is not done by talking alone. It is done by how you live your life. My life is my teaching. My life is my message.”
Do you want to work in an community that transforms lives and makes a difference in the world? Do you want to use your practice of mindfulness to create a more compassionate, peaceful, and mindful society? This is a call to serve, a chance to bring meaning into the world.
Giving Partnerships Manager
Full-time • Remote
The Giving Partnerships Manager will work within an international team and will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major individual donors in the U.S. to support the Foundation’s mission. They will develop and implement strategies to secure significant contributions and foster relationships with key potential donors. Activities include managing a portfolio of major gift prospects, creating customized proposals, organizing donor meetings, soliciting gifts, and preparing reports on major gift activities. They will travel domestically and internationally to engage with donors, strengthen relationships, and support the Foundation’s mission. The Giving Partnerships Manager will work as part of an integrated international team and independently on projects that are within their daily responsibility. They will report to the Global Giving Director.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Identify and cultivate major donor prospects through research and discovery calls and visits
Conduct prospect research
Develop and implement strategies, include blended asks, to secure significant contributions
Manage a portfolio of major individual gift prospects and donors, utilizing a relationship management system
Participate in monthly relationship management meetings
Personally solicit gifts from individuals, and support others in doing so
Create customized proposals and stewardship plans for major donors
Organize and attend donor meetings, events, and activities
Work with monastic elders and high-level volunteers on cultivation events and
donor engagement
Maintain accurate records of donor interactions and contributions in the donor
database
Prepare regular reports on major gift activities, progress, and outcomes
Collaborate with other colleagues in the fundraising team to set and achieve
fundraising goals and objectives
Assist with other projects and activities as needed
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
The ideal candidate is knowledgeable, experienced and supportive of Thich Nhat Hanh’s Plum Village tradition, Buddhism, or mindfulness. They will be able to communicate with audiences in a way that is consistent and authentic with Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings and trainings, i.e. with authenticity, empathetic listening, and mindful speech. Prior experience on retreat and/or in a sangha setting is strongly preferred.
Ability to work skillfully and harmoniously with the monastic community as well as a diverse range of people, including lay practitioners, donors, and partners from various backgrounds and cultures
Bachelor’s degree or higher
At least 5 years of professional fundraising experience with a focus on major gift work
Sound knowledge of fundraising principles and practices
Proven success in directly asking for and closing major gifts, at the 5 or 6 figure level, as well as building and maintaining long-term relationships with donors
Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to persuasively convey a case for support in a manner consistent with our practice
Ability to meet deadlines; strong task and time management skills
Fully proficient with Microsoft Office, G/Google Suite, and comfortable regularly learning new applications
Must demonstrate the ability to be culturally competent in all respects; able to work in multi-lingual, international environment
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Flexibility in working with a shared leadership structure and in cross-functional teams
Welcomes other points of view and ideas, recognizing and embracing different and contrary perspectives with kindness, curiosity, and encouragement
Fluency in English is required.
LOCATION AND WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is remote, but within the U.S.
Flexibility in availability required: 1) Must be available to work with colleagues
across time zones in Europe and both US coasts, and 2) may need to call donors
in evenings or weekends
Domestic and international travel will be required. Need to be available to work
during mindfulness retreats at monasteries, which sometimes span weekends.
We prefer, but don’t require, residence near one of the three U.S. monasteries
(Escondido, CA; Pine Bush, NY; or Batesville, MS).
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism offers a full range of benefits, including full health and dental insurance, paid vacation, health leave, and paid holidays. The Giving Partnerships Manager is a full-time, exempt position. The salary is commensurate with skills and experience, within an anticipated range of $75,000 - $85,000.
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively work to ensure fair and equal treatment of our employees and constituents regardless of differences based on culture, socioeconomic status, race, marital or family situation, gender, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, physical ability, or sexual orientation.
to apply
Please send the following materials electronically to Bobbi Perez at work@tnhf.org by July 31, 2026:
Cover letter explaining your interest in this position and our organization, and how your experiences and skills, both professionally and spiritually, match this position
Résumé and cover letter required
Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper (Blue Cliff Monastery)
Full-time • Hybrid
Blue Cliff Monastery (BCM) is seeking a full-time Staff Accountant to support the management of our finances, under the supervision of the Treasurer and Monastic Finance Committee. Responsibilities will include tracking the monastery’s revenue and expenses, reconciling our accounts, and producing financial reports, ensuring in all instances that our records are complete and correct.
DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate is knowledgeable, experienced and supportive of Thich Nhat Hanh’s Plum Village tradition, Buddhism, or mindfulness. They will be able to communicate with partners in a way that is consistent with Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings and trainings, i.e. with authenticity, empathetic listening, and mindful speech. Prior experience on retreat and/or in a sangha setting is strongly preferred.
RESPONSIBLITIES
Through your daily work, embody our vision of bringing the teachings and practices of Thich Nhat Hanh to the world.
Maintain accurate and complete financial records using QuickBooks Online, including account setup, monitoring restricted fund balances, and record reconciliation.
Ensure all transactions are properly documented, backed up, and compliant with applicable legal and organizational requirements.
Review bank transactions daily and promptly address discrepancies with the bank and Treasurer.
Reconcile general ledger, subsidiary accounts, and bank statements monthly.
Process accounts payable, including reviewing, coding and issuing payments.
Manage accounts receivable activities such as invoicing, recording deposits, collections and revenue recognition.
Transfer balances to and from subsidiary accounts, including credit cards, petty cash, bookshop accounts, monastic allowances, and healthcare funds.
Prepare monthly and ad hoc financial statements, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow reports, for review by the Treasurer and the Monastic Finance Committee.
Support the Monastic Finance Committee with information gathering for timely tax filings, including sales and property taxes.
Monitor restricted fund balances, post deposits and compile report donation information to the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation.
Assist monastics in establishing effective financial controls and procedures.
REQUIRED
Ability to work in harmony with the Blue Cliff Community.
Demonstrated experience in bookkeeping or accounting functions.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheets.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Fluency in English.
Integrity and discretion when handling monastery’s financial data.
Ability to work well independently as well as to function effectively as a member of a team.
Welcomes other points of view and ideas, recognizing and embracing different and contrary perspectives with kindness and curiosity.
PREFERRED
CPA certified.
Experience supporting audits, tax preparation, or compliance reporting.
Prior experience with the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh and an active mindfulness practitioner/member of the Plum Village community.
Familiarity with nonprofit or religious organization accounting.
Computer skills, especially experience using QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
Fluency in Vietnamese.
LOCATION AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Initial training (first 2-3 months) will require working on-site at Blue Cliff Monastery full-time.
After training is complete, most duties may be complete remotely, if necessary. Working at the monastery will be required on occasion with options for overnight accommodations.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism offers a full range of benefits, including full health and dental insurance, paid vacation, health leave, and paid holidays. The Staff Accountant is a full-time, salaried position. The annual salary is commensurate with skills and experience, within an anticipated range of $63,000 - $67,000.
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively work to ensure fair and equal treatment of our employees and constituents regardless of differences based on culture, socioeconomic status, race, marital or family situation, gender, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, physical ability, or sexual orientation.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job even though there’s no such thing as a “perfect” candidate. The Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism is looking for exceptional and caring people who want to practice right livelihood, make a positive difference through their work, and help create an organization where everyone can thrive. So, we encourage you to practice Thich Nhat Hanh’s teaching of “be beautiful, be yourself” and apply if this role would make you excited to come to work every day.
Please send the following materials electronically to work@tnhf.org by July 30, 2026:
Cover letter explaining your interest in this position, our organization, and how your experiences and skills, both professionally and spiritually, match this position;
Resume;
Contact and relationship information for three references.
ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND AND CULTURE
Blue Cliff Monastery is a mindfulness practice center and monastic training center in Pine Bush New York, founded by the Vietnamese Buddhist monk, author, and peace activist -- our beloved teacher, Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh. Rooted in his teachings, the monastery offers a sanctuary for individuals seeking peace, connection, and transformation through mindfulness and meditation. With a spirit of inclusivity, collaboration, and siblinghood, Blue Cliff Monastery provides a calm and supportive environment for all who arrive.
Blue Cliff Monastery is part of the Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism (PVCEB), Thich Nhat Hanh’s nonprofit organization in the United States. PVCEB also includes Deer Park Monastery in California, Magnolia Grove Monastery in Mississippi, Parallax Press, a publishing company, and the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation, a fundraising arm and communications hub.
You may also find job openings through other entities of the International Plum Village Community on these pages:
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New positions within and supported by the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation are posted to this page as they become available.
CULTURE
The Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation family is a diverse team, deeply engaged in the Thich Nhat Hanh tradition and practice of mindfulness and compassion in our own lives, knowing this action will help improve the lives of others and our society. “Peace in oneself, peace in the world,” is a teaching from Thich Nhat Hanh we try to diligently practice. We are fortunate to be guided by monks and nuns on our volunteer working board, lay dharma teachers, and long-time mindfulness practitioners, making for a supportive, collaborative, inclusive, and mindful atmosphere. We see siblinghood as our most important asset and love and healing as our most valued profit.
ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND
The Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation (the “Foundation”) is the fundraising arm and a communications hub of the International Plum Village Community. The Foundation was established in 2011 by Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Chan Khong, and other senior monastics to raise funds for the continuation of Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings. The Foundation, the three US monasteries, and Parallax Press, comprise one 501c3 charitable nonprofit in the US: the Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism, Inc. (PVCEB).
Headquartered in the US, the Foundation is led by an Executive Director, has a small international team of professional lay staff, and a volunteer advisory board of monastic and lay practitioners. The Foundation raises approximately $5 million annually and has a monthly donor program, annual, major, and legacy donors. It is also responsible for communications and Dharma sharing to the community. The Foundation also works with local lay committees to support the capital campaigns of monasteries in the Plum Village tradition.