Board Relations & Development Coordinator

The Agahozo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village (ASYV) is seeking a Board Relations & Development Assistant to support board and committee activities, systematize governance processes, and assist development staff. The role emphasizes coordinating meetings, maintaining records, and advancing fundraising efforts in a collaborative, cross-cultural NGO setting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with administrative or development experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Raiser's Edge, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and two years of administrative or development experience
• Skills with Microsoft Office suite, experience with a database system (Raiser’s Edge a plus)
• Experience in Board or donor relations
• Strong written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and project management skills
• Ability to make decisions, maintain confidentiality, and to work collaboratively across an organization and as a member of a team
• Comfort with communicating across cultural differences
• Interest in the work of The Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village and dedication to its Core Values

Responsibilities

• System development and implementation
• Create systems to maximize impact of the Board
• Work with organizational leadership to implement strategies for each committee, including the fulfillment of the Rwandan Advisory Committee
• Coordinate meetings of the Board and its committees
• Manage all aspects of Board and committee meetings, including lists, timelines, schedules, agendas, minute taking and circulation, logistics, RSVPs, and technology
• Compile and manage historic and ongoing minutes of the Board and committees in accordance with governance best practices
• Manage the logistics, including travel, meals, hotels, etc for annual Board retreat
• Manage all administrative aspects of Board member onboarding and membership, including Board Book, forms, and legal disclosures
• Serve as liaison to the Board
• Manage Board prospecting material communication
• Track Board membership and fundraising in Raiser's Edge
• Support the general work of Development staff, including gift entry
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Board relations

Donor relations

Administrative support

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village (ASYV) is seeking a Board Relations & Development Assistant to support board and committee activities, systematize governance processes, and assist development staff. The role emphasizes coordinating meetings, maintaining records, and advancing fundraising efforts in a collaborative, cross-cultural NGO setting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with administrative or development experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Raiser's Edge, and strong