Donor Relations and Operations Manager

17 hours ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Health and Environmental Sciences Institute (HESI) Full time
Donor Relations and Operations Manager

Are you passionate about supporting a nonprofit organization that creates science-based solutions for a safer, more sustainable world? We're seeking a highly skilled Donor Relations and Operations Manager to join our team at the Health and Environmental Sciences Institute (HESI).

Key Responsibilities:
  • Donor Management: Manage key facets of donor stewardship, including processing annual donor invoices, maintaining lists of key contacts in donor organizations, fulfilling payment-related donor information requests, and working with HESI leadership and management staff to address other donor-related reporting as assigned.
  • Annual Member Outreach: Lead annual member outreach activities to donors through dissemination of customized HESI Sponsorship reports as prepared by the HESI Scientific Staff.
  • Database Management: Maintain member information in the Constant Contact database.
  • Reporting and Analysis: Report to Executive Director/Deputy Director on trends in donor composition.
  • Grant Management: Assist the Associate Director for Program Development & Resourcing in tracking of grants and grant-related contracts.
Operational Management:
  • Financial Support: Work directly with HESI's finance department and legal department to support HESI operations and the annual organizational financial audits and other compliance requirements.
  • Communication and Logistics: Support the Executive Director in disseminating communications and requests to the HESI Board of Trustees and broad HESI membership. This includes engaging directly with members of HESI's global Board of Trustees to communicate logistical and administrative needs, scheduling and providing logistical support for Board-related events and activities.
  • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance and streamline internal systems to support the work of the organization.
  • Vendor Management: Manage organization-wide vendor contracts, payment, and financial transactions.
  • Event Support: Lead logistical support for events, meetings, and conferences for HESI and its programs on an as needed basis. This may include coordinating banquet event orders (BEOs), and providing onsite logistical support, and assisting with booking guest travel for events.
  • Adaptability and Discretion: Adhere to strict deadlines for completion of all assigned work. Exercise a high degree of judgment and discretion while collaborating with leaders and staff throughout the organization.
Requirements:
  • Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required, with a minimum of 3+ years of work experience involving increasing responsibilities in a related field or discipline such as project management, donor relations, grant management, membership management, nonprofit administration, or similar.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency with the Windows environment and MS Office suite, along with experience using databases like Constant Contact and PN3 (AR/AP) preferred.
  • Soft Skills: Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software and technologies as needed. Proven track record of strategic and creative approaches to tasks. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple, concurrent projects with strong organizational skills, setting priorities, and meeting tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
About HESI:

HESI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating science-based solutions for a safer, more sustainable world. We achieve this through collaborative efforts with scientists from academia, government, industry, clinical practice, research institutes, and NGOs. Our mission is to identify and help resolve global health and environmental challenges through the engagement of scientists from diverse backgrounds.

We're committed to creating a collaborative environment where scientists can come together to find solutions that improve health and environmental safety. We encourage the development of meaningful studies that ask the right questions, structure the right framework, and develop solutions that inform decision-making by both private- and public-sector scientists.

Individuals interested in applying for this position should send their RESUME with COVER LETTER to the specified contact. The salary range includes anticipated future growth potential based on demonstrated experience, performance, and tenure within the role. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.



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