Job description

ProKids is seeking a CASA Manager/GAL to join our team, advocating for abused and neglected children in Hamilton County. The successful candidate will be part of an Advocacy Team, working alongside a ProKids staff attorney and CASA Volunteer. As a full-time CASA Manager, they will oversee and support the work of these volunteers, who are trained by ProKids to advocate for our children.

The CASA Manager/GAL will understand the multiple priorities of an agency like ours, where our children always come first. This position includes serving as Guardian ad Litem on all cases assigned and adhering to Rule 48. Applicants must have the flexibility to meet with families during the day, in the evening and on weekends.

Our CASA Managers are collaborative problem-solvers who focus on the best interests of ProKids children and advocate for the best possible outcomes, especially a safe, permanent and nurturing home.

Since 1981, ProKids staff members have created a workplace built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our team members go beyond their job descriptions to serve one another and our community.

Please note that this role requires a thorough background check.

No phone calls, please.

Experience needed: One year of experience working and advocating for children and families is required. Involvement with and/or knowledge of community resources is a must. Experience with and/or understanding of court processes regarding custody of a child is helpful. A bachelor’s degree is required.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Performs all duties in compliance with Rule 48 of the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio and is subject to the approval of Hamilton County Juvenile Court.

2) Reviews all case documents for completeness and accuracy.

3) Advises attorney of concerns regarding completion and accuracy of any filings and case documents.

4) Meets with child, petitioner and all adults living in the home.

5) Follows through with families to ensure services are in place and children and their families are participating.

6) Ensures that reports for the court are written and submitted in a timely manner.

7) Works with court to follow through with background checks.

8) Oversees and supports the work of CASA Volunteers, trained by ProKids, who advocate for our children

9) Assigns, supervises, manages, supports and evaluates CASA Volunteers in the completion of their duties.

10) Contacts CASA Volunteers once per month, as well as prior to court hearings, to prepare the volunteer and their report.

11) Provides advice, resources and help to the volunteer in the best interest of the children.

12) Attends all court hearings.

13) Attends all case meetings.

14) Works with supervisor to develop/expand outside resources for children and families.

15) Attends all Team Meetings.

16) Serves as Guardian ad Litem for Dependency, Custody and Unaccompanied Minor cases as required.

17) Represents a strong model of child advocacy to Committed Community and general community. Including but not limited to:

- Providing information and guidance for essential stories

- Developing capacity within child welfare community to serve children and families.

- Establishing and maintaining strong, close working relationships with the court and service community.

18) Assists with the setting and evaluation of all agency goals and objectives. Including but not limited to:

- Input, review and evaluation of all research findings.

- Recommendation for program changes and improvements.

- Providing raw data

- Communicating all financial needs and expenses.

19) Attends all staff meetings and establishes good teamwork with co-workers.

20) Assists with ProKids events as required.

21) Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree required

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: One year of experience required:

- Working and advocating for children and families

- Demonstrating problem solving skills

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

1. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles embraced by ProKids, required.

2. Experience and/or knowledge of court processes regarding custody of a child, helpful.

3. Available to meet with families during the day, in the evening and on weekends, required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

· Must be able to lift 10 pounds

· Normal activities associated with work in an office setting and field work

· Stooping, standing, carrying objects and overhead lifting

• Must be able to drive to visit children locally or occasionally up to 4 hours away
• Must be able climb stairs and navigate homes/facilities when visiting children

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $39,000.00 - $44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

COVID-19 considerations:

In response to COVID 19, procedures are in place to protect the safety of our staff, volunteers, and clients.

Application Question(s):

• Describe your experience working in child welfare, social work or criminal justice. How has your previous experience prepared you for this role?
• Why do you want to work for ProKids?
• Please submit a cover letter in addition to your resume.

Experience:

• child protection system work or volunteer: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Are you creative? A problem-solver? Do you want to be part of an organization serving the nonprofit community in multiple ways? This job may be just what you’re looking for!

About Us: At OneSource Center, we're dedicated to empowering nonprofits and fostering transformational change. Our wide range of services, products, and connections enable nonprofits to enhance their productivity and achieve remarkable results. By collaborating with and supporting nonprofit agencies, we work towards creating a positive impact in the sector.

Why Join Us? As the Common Good Store Director, you'll have the autonomy to make a meaningful difference in the nonprofit sector. Reporting directly to the CEO, this full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to manage and grow our existing operations, ensuring that OneSource Center continues to thrive and fulfill its mission.

Primary Areas of Responsibility:

Store Operations – manage all aspects of the warehouse operation and on-site and online stores to ensure efficiency, customer satisfaction and inventory control.

Management – lead a team of warehouse associates and admin staff to maintain and grow the product arm of OneSource.

Business Development – develop strategies to grow the business, build new partnerships and strengthen our membership base.

Merchandising – manage on-site and online store merchandising to highlight product and drive sales; develop strategies for non-selling merchandise and excess stock

Facilities – represent OneSource Center with the landlord and manage office and warehouse equipment maintenance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Retail Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in retail operations, inventory management, and team leadership.
• Strong organizational and budget management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with donation-based organizations or nonprofit operations is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, QuickBooks, Google Drive, Shopify, Donor Perfect, and Constant Contact preferred.
• Experience as a manager of people is a plus for this job.
• Experience with office furniture sales is a plus.

Compensation: 

Salary range $57,000-$$60,000. 

Health, dental and life insurance, Retirement Plan

Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey with OneSource Center!

To apply, please send your resume to hiring@onesourcectr.org.

OneSource Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Job Title: Advancement Officer, Grants & In-Kind Giving
Location: Community Matters, 2104 Saint Michael Street, Cincinnati, OH 45204
Status/Hours: Full-time
Compensation Type: Non-exempt, salary, paid bi-weekly
Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary range starting at $45,000 annually. Flexible work arrangements. Health insurance. Life insurance and long-term disability coverage. 2 weeks PTO per year, plus 3 weeks off for holiday breaks.
Reports to: Chief Advancement Officer (CAO)

Job Overview
The Advancement Officer will work directly with the CAO as part of the Development and Communications Team to meet the diverse fundraising goals of Community Matters. The primary role of this position will be grant writing and management (75%). Secondary responsibilities will include in-kind giving (20%), and other development support (5%). The position will also collaborate with the team on other development and communications projects, as needed.

Core Responsibilities
Grant Writing & Management
• Works with the CAO to research, identify, and evaluate grant opportunities.
• Manages grant writing and reporting for about 1/2 of our annual requests for support resulting in approximately $400,000 in income, and may assist the CAO in collaboratively writing complex, major proposals, as needed.
• Coordinates reviews of proposals, agreements, and reports with the CAO in a timely manner prior to deadlines.
• Ensures detailed record-keeping for all prospects, instructions, application schedules, grant agreements and related documents, funder restrictions or designations, and reporting due dates.
• Ensures all required information and supporting documentation are addressed in the format required by the proposal and outlined by the specific funder.
• Assists with foundation relationship management, including tours, meetings, communications, etc.
• Assists the CAO and other leadership staff in periodically monitoring outcomes and budgets related to funded grants.
• Helps ensure the organization is represented at appropriate networking and information exchange opportunities.

In-Kind Giving
• Lead implementation of in-kind giving strategy for program-level needs, including but not limited to the Community Market food pantry, Opportunity Hub snack bar, LPH Community Gardens, Outerspace creative hub, and Education Matters classes.
• Lead implementation of in-kind giving strategy for special event needs, including organizing silent auctions and raffles as part of our annual, year-end Gala and toy collection for our annual Holiday Toy Sale.
• Manage relationships with current in-kind donors and identify and solicit new donors.
• Manage logistics for collection, pick-up, and/or receiving donations.
• Ensure consistent process for and tracking of in-kind donations across giving strategies.

Other Development Support
• Assist with special events, including serving on event planning committees, event set-up, night of operations, etc.
• Assist with “friend-raiser” and cause-based events, as needed.
• Assist with updates of donor recognition on lobby displays and website.
• Assist with mailings and other communications collateral for giving campaigns, sponsorship packets, special events, and other department communication.

Position Qualifications
Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Writing, English, or a closely related field;
• Minimum 3 years of nonprofit experience with grant writing experience highly preferred;
• Demonstrated success in relationship building, both internally with colleagues and externally with clients, donors, and volunteers;
• Demonstrated knowledge of data management;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Extraordinary attention to detail;
• Comfortable making a direct ask for support;
• Commitment to and enthusiasm for the mission of Community Matters;
• Flexible, focused team player who can prioritize and multi-task;
• Self-motivated and well-organized; and
• Available to work occasional weekends and evenings.

Organization Expectations
• Actively participate in all Community Matters events;
• Maintain professional relationships with coworkers, partners, donors, and neighbors;
• Advocate for the mission of Community Matters;
• Be present in your work and remain positive in your approach;
• Follow all workplace policies and guidelines;
• Be an active team member and help to create a caring, open, and supportive environment for all staff members, community members, and volunteers; and
• Employees of Community Matters must be vaccinated against COVID-19.

About Community Matters
Founded in 2014, Community Matters exists to create a thriving and more just community by removing barriers to opportunity. Community Matters is rooted in the Lower Price Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, and we believe that all people can thrive when positive opportunities exist within their community. Our work focuses on four core areas: 1) Family Sustainability– ensuring all families have the resources to meet their goals; 2) Education Pathways– adult learners have the opportunity to advance their knowledge and skills; 3) Resident Leadership– residents spearhead community development and hold power in community institutions; 4) Thriving Community– Lower Price Hill is an affordable and vibrant place to live. For more information, visit www.cmcincy.org.

To Apply
To apply for this position, please send a brief introduction, resume, and 3 references to Patty@CMCincy.org prior to Friday, September 29th at 5pm.

Legal Aid is hiring a full-time Eviction Prevention Project Coordinator who will work with Legal Aid attorneys and community partners such as United Way, Community Action Agency, Strategies to End Homelessness, and other nonprofit partners to help families prevent the loss of housing. The focus of the position is to coordinate Legal Aid’s services with a variety of program partners, and to help manage related grant reporting.

 Activities include working with attorneys who defend tenants in eviction cases, accurate record keeping, and representing Legal Aid at meetings with funders and partners.

 The Legal Aid Society’s mission is to solve the serious legal problems of low-income people in our community, to promote economic and family stability, and to reduce poverty through effective legal assistance. 

 Legal Aid provides a full range of legal services to our client community. We represent clients in civil legal cases, and work with social services and government agencies, medical providers, and others to improve programs affecting low-income people.

  Legal Aid has a total staff of about 95, including attorneys, specialized advocates, and administrative, technology, and development staff based in two offices (downtown Cincinnati, and downtown Hamilton, Ohio). This position is located in the Cincinnati office.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have:

• At least 3-5 years administrative or project experience in a law office, nonprofit, government, or other office setting.
• Excellent telephone and email communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel
• The demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and handle deadline pressure
• Experience working with diverse teams 
• Reliable transportation
• Professional attire (business casual) is required

 SALARY AND BENEFITS

Competitive salary starting at $24/hour + depending on experience, excellent benefits, generous PTO, and a professional office work environment.

 APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants should submit all listed items via email to staffing@lascinti.org with subject line Eviction Prevention Project Coordinator - LAS070-23:

• A brief cover letter explaining the reasons for their interest in the position,
• A resume, and
• The contact information for at least two professional references.

 Interviews will be arranged by Employer.

 Please do not call. This position will remain open until filled.

 The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The Legal Aid Society offers reasonable accommodations in the hiring and employment process.  If you need assistance, you may request an accommodation.

Legal Aid is seeking a Director of Administration and Client Servicesto manage general office operations, staff recruitment, client services access, and administrative support. This position offers a committed, hardworking professional the opportunity to apply skills and talents in an organization that helps over 10,000 families each year. Legal Aid serves clients in Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland, and Warren Counties in Southwest Ohio. With two full-service law offices (downtown Cincinnati and Hamilton, Ohio), a budget of $10 million, and a staff of about 95, including 40 attorneys and 15 paralegals. Legal Aid is southwest Ohio’s largest non-profit law firm. Our mission is to reduce poverty and ensure family stability through effective legal assistance.

 This position is part of the senior management team and requires strong leadership and project management skills, commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the ability to motivate staff, nurture lateral relationships, and communicate effectively with all levels of staff.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement strategies for client and community access to Legal Aid services.
• Manage intake and reception staff.
• Supervise and lead the legal support staff.
• Recruit, interview, and hire administrative and legal support positions.
• Coordinate recruitment and hiring for legal and advocacy staff.
• Collaborate with Legal management to develop and implement on-boarding, training, and professional development activities.
• Ensure implementation of DE&I, EEO, and Personnel Policies.
• Facilitate communication and positive interaction between and among all Legal Aid Staff.

 QUALIFICATIONS

 The successful applicant will meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 6+ years of management/leadership in professional or non-profit organization.
• Supervisory and teambuilding experience.
• Experience with and conversant in Information Technology.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Organized and able to prioritize work.
• Able to effectively coordinate and carryout multiple projects and responsibilities, and work ahead of deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse staff, client population, and applicant pool.

 SALARY AND BENEFITS

The salary for this position is $80,000 + DOE. Legal Aid offers an excellent benefits package including contributions to pension, health insurance, and generous PTO.

 HOW TO APPLY

Please email all of the following items to staffing@lascinti.org and note “Director of Administration and Client Services LAS068-23” in subject line.

• A cover letter explaining the reasons for your interest in the position,
• Your resume, and
• Names and telephone numbers for two work references (please do not send reference letters).

 Interviews will be arranged by Employer.

 Please do not call. This position will remain open until filled.

The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The Legal Aid Society offers reasonable accommodations in the hiring and employment process.  If you need assistance, you may request an accommodation.

Rescue Share Coordinator - LaSoupe

Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Job Title: Rescue & Share Coordinator

Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience. The comprehensive employee benefits package includes free employee lunch (M - F), health insurance, life insurance with AD&D, ST and LT disability, paid time off, and investment in career development. Vision and dental are provided at employee cost.

Salary Range: $18 - $22/hour

Location: La Soupe, 915 E McMillian St, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Reports To: Partner Relations Manager

Start Date: November 2023

About the position:

The Rescue & Share Coordinator is responsible for the communication and logistics for partner relationships associated with the Rescue, Share, and Bucket Brigade programs. They report to the Rescue & Share Manager and work to support the day-to-day operations of the Rescue and Share Programs. They represent La Soupe as an ambassador of our mission to bridge the gap between food waste and food insecurity across the Greater Cincinnati region. This role is responsible for day-to-day partner communications, managing partner needs, communicating feedback, and delivering feedback as required to maintain healthy productive partnerships. This is a cross-functional role working closely with departments including Volunteer, Transform, and Dock to maintain smooth internal operations.

Core Responsibilities:

Partner Communications (60%)

● Acts as the day-to-day point of contact and ambassador to all share partners and rescue partners, supporting their onboarding, scheduling, ongoing communications, feedback surveys, and compliance with La Soupe standards.

● Coordinates the distribution and tracks participation in an annual feedback process for all partnerships for data needs, feedback, and continuous improvement.

● Tracks partnership agreements and coordinates annual distribution to ensure one is in place for all partnerships.

● Ensures all details of the organizations we work with are properly documented in internal systems.

● Works with the Rescue Share Manager to support check-ins on current partners with emails, phone calls, and visits. Maintains open communication with every partner and ensures that our food and delivery best fit their needs.

● Communicates partner changes to the Rescue Share Manager which may impact Rescue and Share programs in a timely manner.

● Supports partner events as needed including managing tastings and out-of-house education through department collaboration as needed.

● Participates in occasional off-site/off-hours events with a professional appearance and demeanor.

Partner Scheduling (30%)

● Owns and creates daily production plans based on partner schedules, and collaborates with Dock Co-Managers and Executive Chef to maintain and improve on tracking of inbound and outbound products

● Responsible for relationship management, supply/ demand balancing, and scheduling/ coordination of all Rescue, Share, Bucket Brigade, compost, and animal feed partners to meet production goals and update orders and schedules to optimize distributions.

● Works with the Executive Chef, Shipping and Receiving team, and Volunteer team to coordinate the distribution of transformed and direct donated food to partners keeping in mind cultural preferences, size, and storage capacity.

● Owns and creates weekly meal prep sheets for the kitchen, Food As Medicine, and Dock.

● Assists in the placement of large food rescues/shares with appropriate agencies.

● Collaborate with the inventory manager and Rescue Share Manager on daily schedules.

Volunteer Management (10%)

● Collaborates with the Volunteer team to track and schedule all volunteer deliveries to ensure smooth distribution of food through Food Rescue US.

● Proactively identifies gaps and solicits external and internal support to ensure service is provided to partner agencies.

Key Performance Indicators:

● Feedback is collected annually at minimum from all partners. If a partner gives feedback about their order, the order is changed in a timely manner.

● All regular partners have documented partnership agreements signed annually.

● The amount of food the kitchen is producing is being donated to the community.

Requirements:

Qualifications & Professional Skills:

● Commitment to La Soupe’s mission, values, and culture

● Experience with GSuite, Sheets, and Forms

● Drivers License, no major infractions in the past 5 years

● 2+ years experience managing internal and external communications, or program coordination

Skills and Abilities: 

● Builds effective relationships through formal and informal networks, internally and externally

● Knowledge of food safety, restaurant ops, or food facility operations preferred

● Warm and friendly, highly flexible, desire to help others

● Can work within a team to manage expectations

● Self-motivator, sees the big picture, can recognize priorities of tasks

● Experienced team player and team leader

● Creative problem solver - Must work well under pressure

● EXTREMELY detail-oriented and organized

Benefits:

● Free Lunch

● Paid Holidays

● Access to company-sponsored healthcare

● PTO after 90 days of employment

● Get to work with best crew in the city while helping communities

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to sit or stand. The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; outside weather conditions; extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

About La Soupe: La Soupe works with communities across the Greater Cincinnati region to reduce food waste and food insecurity. Our chef-based model utilizes our volunteer network to rescue perishables from farms, grocers, and wholesalers. Our highly talented Transform team of chefs and volunteers transform this food into healthy soupes and meals. Our soupes and meals are distributed to roughly 170 share partners that feed the food insecure and are available to purchase at our retail storefront. We have a well-established program of rescuing prepared overages from restaurants and catering and delivering directly to agencies that serve those in need.

To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to Amy Scarpello, Partner Relations Manager at amy@lasoupe.org by Oct 15, 2023.

Find more information here.

Equal opportunity: La Soupe, Inc. values a diverse and inclusive work environment where every team member matters. All qualified applicants for this position will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Director of Employment Services is accountable to the Chief Workforce Officer and is responsible for the operation and oversight of the Employment Services Department. This includes but is not limited to the development and management of program services and staff to support Members in preparing for & obtaining employment. The Director of Employment Services must be capable of analyzing data and reporting outcomes, building new and maintaining existing employer partnerships, and supporting members through the various stages of job search including career exploration and job placement.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

EMPLOYER AND TALENT ACQUISTION

• Develops and implements marketing strategies to recruit new high quality employer partners and job seekers.
• Actively cultivates fruitful employer partnerships through community outreach efforts and tracks/collects these activities in Salesforce.
• Develop short- and long-range goals to strengthen partnerships with existing employers and establish partnerships with new employers.
• Promotes organizational mission through community events, employer informational sessions, media coverage, and interaction with stakeholders.
• Develops and manages department strategies to meet contractual obligations and service goals.
• Maintains accurate employer data and employment documentation.
• Shares current workforce resources to keep up with trends in the labor force.
• Responsible for the identification of Members candidates for customized recruiting positions
• Work with workforce coaches and Members to establish and maintain relationships that are beneficial for career development and individual goals.
• Develop applicant identification rubric based upon position description & pertinent employer information.

MEMBER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

• Identify positions for Members based on their skills, strengths, talents, credentials, &/or experiences, that may not exist among traditional job leads.
• Identify post-entry level positions for Members who have attained 1-year retention, Advancement Members, &/or Members who have obtained a credential.
• Develop and implement programs of career exploration and planning, including workshops, seminars, small group sessions.
• Manage employer site job leads provided by Workforce Operations & Coaching Team.
• Ensure effective job matching of Members to employer job leads.
• Advocates for clients throughout the employment process, as needed.

TEAM MANAGEMENT

• Coach Staffing Coordinator including training, development, & evaluation
• Collaborate with the Beacon of Hope programing efforts including opportunities for Member training, program development and events.  
• Facilitate monthly Team meetings, designed to gather feedback from, monitor progress of & ensure relevancy of services.
• Oversee, data tracking & process implementation of job leads and performance measures.
• Ensure process excellence of all pre-employment barrier mitigation & job search services.

EMPLOYMENT EVENTS

• Implementation of Annual Job Fairs
• Join/attend local community job placement &/or industry training efforts
• Develop & implement Member employment events as needed (Final Fridays, Career Conversations, etc.)

CW/PROGRAM LEADERSHIP

• Work collaboratively with other program leadership (including Directors) to ensure program standards are being upheld, programs are continuously improved, and best practices are shared and incorporated.
• Participate in the development of the protocols that guide program compliance, expansion and implementation.
• Participate in establishing and executing annual operational plans and goals.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Corporate Division

CLASSIFICATION: Full Time, Exempt

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ABOUT IGNITE PHILANTHROPY

Our Mission: To connect people, ideas and capital to fuel community solutions.

Aspiring to maximize the power of giving, Ignite Philanthropy (Ignite) works with private donors and non-profit organizations to leverage their resources and ideas to achieve greater impact in the communities they serve. Ignite serves the entire philanthropic and non-profit sector—from individuals, companies and foundations seeking to manage and enhance their charitable giving to non-profits looking for an experienced partner to help raise capital to accomplish their mission. In 2022, Ignite helped raise over $60MM in philanthropic support for its non-profit clients and supported its foundation clients to grant $13.5MM to hundreds of non-profit organizations. Recognized as a 2021 Cincinnati Business Courier Fast 55 Nominee, Ignite invests in its people, processes, and technology to deliver unparalleled service to its philanthropic and non-profit clients and community.   

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Director, HR & Operations, the Executive Assistant supports the company’s operational functions by providing executive support, business development support, and office management. The Executive Assistant provides direct scheduling and administrative support to three member of the firm’s Executive Team, as well operations and office management support to the full team. This position offers an opportunity to learn about and be connected to the philanthropy sector and Greater Cincinnati community.

This position operates at a rapid pace and requires a high level of discretion in handling confidential information. Clear communication, a proactive mindset, advanced organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize are necessary. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and eager to take on additional projects and tasks. Professionalism, a service-oriented personality, excellent organizational skills, and exemplary written and oral communication skills are critical.

EXECUTIVE & TEAM SUPPORT

• Maintain the CEO and two SVPs calendars with acute attention to detail ensuring all arrangements are made for meetings and conference calls, including but not limited to booking rooms, making reservations, and preparing materials.
• Coordinate and schedule client and stakeholder meetings that involve the CEO and/or the SVPs as well as brief them on their schedules and ensure they are prepared with any needed materials.
• Draft emails, decks, or other materials for CEO.
• Determine priority of matters of attention for the CEO and the SVPs; redirect matters to team members to handle, or handle matters personally, as appropriate.
• Maintain confidential files, update contact and account records in Salesforce for contacts interacting with the CEO and SVPs; including maintaining meeting records, notes and profile information.
• Coordinate regional and domestic travel arrangements for CEO and occasionally other Executive Team members, as well as execute arrangements for their attendance at local fundraising events, board meetings and social events
• Manage CEO emails and manage tasks to keep operations running efficiently
• Provide logistical and administrative support for Ignite’s Board of Advisors, including but not limited to, scheduling meetings, booking rooms, and ordering lunch.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT

• Provide support for business development efforts through managing pipeline reports and ensuring Salesforce records are up to date.
• Support in a proactive business development process that includes scheduling meetings, ensuring communication to prospects is timely by helping to draft materials and follow-up responses, managing the delivery of proposals/memos, and signing of contracts, and keeping information up to date in Salesforce.
• Proofread and draft correspondences and documents as needed.
• Conduct initial research on prospect organizations and affiliated contacts and maintain Salesforce data for new connections.
• Manage the client onboarding process through collecting contract signatures, managing Salesforce records, and setting up company files and project management support for client teams
• Additional assistance in managing the prospect life cycle as assigned.

OPERATIONS & OFFICE SUPPORT

• Serve as a corporate member of the Ignite Philanthropy team to support company operations and all divisions.
• Provide general operational and project support to company in partnership with the Director, HR & Operations.
• Be the face of Ignite Philanthropy by addressing and responding to phone calls, greeting guests, and providing exceptional hospitality.
• Provide general office management through coordinating the company’s mail, ordering supplies, responding to general maintenance requests, and managing relationships with cleaning and supply vendors.
• In coordination with the corporate team, manage the company’s events calendar and support company event planning efforts.
• Support the planning of recognition activities and/or gifts for new hires as well as team birthdays, work anniversaries and other events.
• Manage sending gifts to clients/partners for holidays, memorials, birthdays, etc.
• Assist in company accounting through management of account payables, vendor payments, client deposits, and monthly credit card coding for the Executive Team.
• Other duties as assigned.

CORPORATE CULTURE

• Solutions Driven – Our work is rooted in our ability to develop solutions to help our clients achieve their philanthropic goals. We take the lead in co-creating the path to our clients’ success.
• Adaptive – Building the right strategy requires us to remain humble so we may continually learn and adapt. We embrace listening, questioning, and experimentation as the foundation to our adaptive mindset.
• Team-Centered – No single individual has the knowledge and experience to successfully navigate all aspects of our work. We thrive by taking a team approach, ensuring that we bring diverse tools and talent to successfully tackle our clients’ complex challenges.
• Service Minded – Through the generosity of our clients we are able to serve our community. We take this responsibility seriously, personifying the spirit of the sector we serve.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Superior organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• A self-starter, eager to tackle changing tasks and projects, thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to prioritize conflicting needs and address matters expeditiously, proactively, and diplomatically
• Proven ability to anticipate business needs and use critical thinking and solutions-oriented approach
• Exceptional attention to detail and impeccable follow-through
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills
• Ability to earn trust, confidence and respect amongst the internal team, clients, and external stakeholders
• Ability to discern and administer confidential matters
• Strong display of professionalism, poise, positive attitude, and service-orientation
• Computer skills – must be highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, Google Suite, specifically Google Calendar and have the ability to learn common software platforms
• Knowledge of and experience in the non-profit sector and working within the philanthropic community is preferred
• Be able to work in the office 3-4 days/week.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Ignite Philanthropy offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $65,000 annually.

• Ignite offers the following benefits to employees:
  • Elective health, dental and vision insurance (75% of the employee’s premium is employer-paid).
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance (100% of the premium is employer-paid).
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 4% employer contribution that employees may elect to participate in the quarter immediately following their hire date.
  • Discretionary annual bonus and profit-sharing contribution.
  • Fourteen (14) paid holidays, which includes six (6) business days at the end of the calendar year.
  • 120 hours of paid leave (PTO) used for vacations and planned absences.
  • Flexible Discretionary Leave used for short-term health-related or personal absences.
  • Eight (8) hours of Volunteer Leave used for volunteering in the community.
  • Twelve (12) weeks of partially paid Parental Leave.
• Ignite provides the following stipends to offset employee’s costs:
  • Home Office/Technology Stipend - $400/one-time, upon hire
  • Parking Stipend - $80/month
  • Phone/Internet Stipend - $50/month
  • Wellness Reimbursement - $200/annually
• Ignite is fully committed to employees’ growth and offers opportunities for continued professional development.
• Ignite supports a flexible work environment, however, Ignite’s business needs will need to be supported through regular office attendance (typically 3 days/week).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage a diverse pool of candidates to apply. Ignite Philanthropy is fully committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.

Manager

Non-Profit Services Division

CLASSIFICATION: Full Time, Exempt

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ABOUT IGNITE PHILANTHROPY

Our Mission: To connect people, ideas and capital to fuel community solutions.

Aspiring to maximize the power of giving, Ignite Philanthropy works with private donors and non-profit organizations to leverage their resources and ideas to achieve greater impact in the communities they serve. Ignite Philanthropy serves the entire philanthropic and non-profit sector—from individuals, companies and foundations seeking to manage and enhance their charitable giving to non-profits looking for an experienced partner to help raise capital to accomplish their mission.

Ignite Philanthropy’s Non-Profit Services Division provides strategic fundraising services and manages multi-million-dollar fundraising campaigns for non-profit clients. Our Non-Profit Services team combines deep knowledge of the local donor landscape with decades of non-profit fundraising and management experience and a track record of completing major capital campaigns for organizations both in Cincinnati and throughout the country. Our team has raised more than $300 Million in private dollars for non-profit capital projects and initiatives.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Manager is a pivotal role supporting Ignite Philanthropy’s Non-Profit Services Division and is responsible for managing fundraising for a portfolio of leading non-profits primarily located in the Cincinnati region.

The Manager position is a unique opportunity to deepen your awareness and knowledge of the non-profit and philanthropic sectors while helping to make signature community projects happen. The Manager will work with non-profits of varying sizes and across a diverse range of sectors, and with some of our community’s top donors and leaders.

The Manager will have significant experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously to successfully meet project goals. The ideal candidate will possess a desire to provide the highest quality service, strategic counsel, and results to help clients make a positive impact in their community.

CLIENT SERVICE

The Manager is part of a client-facing project team, responsible for executing tasks and strategy necessary to meet the needs of the assigned projects while delivering a high-quality client experience. Though specific responsibilities will vary for each project, the following areas of responsibility provide an overview of the type of work that this role will be responsible for delivering.

• Manage a portfolio of fundraising strategy projects, working with members of the Non-Profit Services team to ensure all project deliverables are performed at a superior quality, on-time and exceed the expectations of the client
• Lead communication with clients serving as point-of-contact to keep clients abreast of project status and next steps
• Collaborate with leadership to develop plans and strategies, providing input on recommendations for clients
• Facilitate client meetings and manage preparation for client and donor meetings
• Conduct research and analysis to guide projects; evaluate clients’ donor and revenue trends; conduct prospect research; analyzes comparative organizations
• Support the development of project timelines and manage day-to-day project workflow
• Develop prospect pipelines, schedule donor meetings, manage meetings and other fundraising tasks
• Work with team to develop messaging strategies and draft donor communications
• Manage all aspects of grant strategy and development including authoring and submitting proposals and reports and recommending donor cultivation
• Support various aspects of fundraising execution that may include creation of direct mail appeals, development processes, and management of major gifts
• Collaborate with Non-Profit Services team to develop and adapt processes and procedures for the Non-Profit Services Division
• Perform any other necessary project work and duties to meet the needs of the client

COMPANY CULTURE

The Manager participates in and actively exemplifies Ignite Core Principles:

• Solutions Driven – Our work is rooted in our ability to develop solutions to help our clients achieve their philanthropic goals. We take the lead in co-creating the path to our clients’ success.
• Adaptive – Building the right strategy requires us to remain humble so we may continually learn and adapt. We embrace listening, questioning, and experimentation as the foundation to our adaptive mindset.
• Team-Centered – No single individual has the knowledge and experience to successfully navigate all aspects of our work. We thrive by taking a team approach, ensuring that we bring diverse tools and talent to successfully tackle our clients’ complex challenges.
• Service Minded – Through the generosity of our clients we are able to serve our community. We take this responsibility seriously, personifying the spirit of the sector we serve.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Ignite Philanthropy seeks an individual who is inspired by the impact of the non-profit sector and is driven to deliver highly professional work. The Manager will be part of a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment, and will ideally have the following skills and attributes:

• Ability to proactively manage multiple projects at the same time, with minimal direction, and successfully meet project goals and deadlines
• Ability to understand and anticipate next steps in complex processes
• Keen attention to detail and the ability to deliver work of the highest quality
• Strong time management and organizational skills and ability to balance demands of multiple client projects at the same time, while still reaching internal and external deadlines and goals
• A willingness to accept feedback and a desire to learn and improve continuously
• Entrepreneurial spirit and interest in being part of a growing company
• Knowledge of and experience in the non-profit sector, with an emphasis on experience in development or institutional advancement
• Candidates will likely have experience working in the development department of a non-profit organization or have served in a development capacity on a non-profit’s Board of Directors
• Ability to earn trust, confidence and respect amongst internal team, clients, and external stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 5-7+ years of non-profit fundraising experience or proven related project management experience, with progressive increase in responsibilities throughout career tenure
• Exceptional writing and professional communication skills; ability to adapt writing style depending on audience needs
• Desire to work in a team environment to achieve objectives and effectively anticipate client and donor expectations
• Strong critical thinking, quantitative analysis and research skills
• Strong presentation skills and display of professionalism
• Non-profit grant and proposal writing experience preferred
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office

SALARY & BENEFITS 

Ignite Philanthropy offers a competitive comprehensive employee benefits package: 

• The salary range for the Manager position is $50,000 - $65,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Ignite offers the following benefits to employees:
  • Elective health, dental, and vision insurance (75% of the employee’s premium is employer paid)
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance (100% of the premium is employer-paid)
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 4% employer contribution that employees may elect to participate in the quarter immediately following their hire date
  • Discretionary annual bonus and profit-sharing contribution
  • Fourteen (14) paid holidays, which includes six (6) business days at the end of the calendar year
  • 120 hours of paid leave (PTO) used for vacations and planned absences.
  • Flexible Discretionary Leave used for short-term health-related or personal absences.
  • Eight (8) hours of Volunteer Leave used for volunteering in the community.
  • Twelve (12) weeks of partially paid Parental Leave.
• Ignite provides the following stipends to offset employee’s costs:
  • Home Office/Technology Stipend - $400/one-time, upon hire
  • Parking Stipend - $80/month 
  • Phone/Internet Stipend - $50/month 
  • Wellness Reimbursement - $200/annually
• Ignite is fully committed to employees’ growth and offers opportunities for continued professional development
• Ignite supports a hybrid work environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage a diverse pool of candidates to apply. Ignite Philanthropy is fully committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.  

The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati and its affiliate Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio, LLC (“Legal Aid”) are accepting applications for summer law clerk positions. Applicants should have completed their second year of law school before the summer of 2024. Applicants who can obtain funding from their law school, Equal Justice Works, or other sources are preferred. We may be able to supplement funding.

Legal Aid serves Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland, and Warren Counties in Southwest Ohio. We have two offices (downtown Cincinnati and Hamilton, Ohio) and a total staff of 96, including 46 attorneys and 18 paralegals. Our attorneys represent individual clients in civil legal matters in the areas of Children & Education, Family & Immigration, Housing & Consumer, and Income, Work & Health. Additionally, Legal Aid assists community organizations and client groups.

The law clerks will perform legal research and provide other assistance to Legal Aid attorneys in their cases. In addition, all summer law clerks attend regular discussions on public interest law topics with their supervisors and other attorneys. Our summer law clerks will have opportunities to observe court proceedings. Our work is carried out in compliance with public health guidelines. Please note we will contact applicants to schedule interviews.

Applicants should have a strong academic record, an interest in public interest law, and good organizational and communication skills. To apply, please submit:

• a cover letter explaining the reasons for interest in the position;
• a resume;
• law school transcript (unofficial is acceptable);
• a writing sample; and
• the contact information for two professional references

Include “2024 Summer Clerk Hiring Committee LAS060-C-23” in the subject line of your email, and email all requested items to staffing@lascinti.org

The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati and its affiliate Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio, LLC (“Legal Aid”) are accepting applications for summer law clerk positions.

Applicants should have completed their second year of law school before the summer of 2024. Applicants who can obtain funding from their law school, Equal Justice Works, or other sources are preferred. We may be able to supplement funding.
Legal Aid serves Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland, and Warren Counties in Southwest Ohio. We have two offices (downtown Cincinnati and Hamilton, Ohio) and a total staff of 96, including 46 attorneys and 18 paralegals. Our attorneys represent individual clients in civil legal matters in the areas of Children & Education, Family & Immigration, Housing & Consumer, and Income, Work & Health. Additionally, Legal Aid assists community organizations and client groups.

The law clerks will perform legal research and provide other assistance to Legal Aid attorneys in their cases. In addition, all summer law clerks attend regular discussions on public interest law topics with their supervisors and other attorneys. Our summer law clerks will have opportunities to observe court proceedings. Our work is carried out in compliance with public health guidelines. Please note we will contact applicants to schedule interviews.

Applicants should have a strong academic record, an interest in public interest law, and good organizational and communication skills. To apply, please submit:

• a cover letter explaining the reasons for interest in the position;
• a resume;
• law school transcript (unofficial is acceptable);
• a writing sample; and
• the contact information for two professional references

Include “2024 Summer Clerk Hiring Committee LAS060-H-23” in the subject line of your email, and email all requested items to staffing@lascinti.org