Manager Foundation Operations

Deaconess News; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit foundation seeks an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations and manage a team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years in nonprofit operations or fundraising management. Responsibilities include budgeting, donor management, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role is crucial for supporting the foundation's operational and strategic goals, and candidates should possess strong leadership skills and experience with donor databases.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit operations or fundraising management.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve operational goals.
• Strong experience with donor databases and operational software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the foundation.
• Manage a team of direct reports providing mentorship.
• Collaborate on annual budgets and strategic planning.
• Manage a portfolio of at least 20 donors to grow the foundation’s base.
• Oversee fundraising campaigns and grant applications.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Coordinate internal audits to ensure financial compliance.

Skills

Team Leadership

Budget & Strategic Planning

Operational Management

Donor Portfolio Management

Fundraising & Grant Oversight

Corporate Partnerships

Compliance & Policies

Financial Oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field

Tools

Donor databases

Operational software

Job description

Job Overview

As the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the foundation, ensuring that all processes, workflows, and systems function smoothly. You will manage a team of direct reports, collaborate on strategic planning and budgeting, and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Your efforts will play a key role in supporting the foundation's fundraising, donor engagement, and programmatic goals.

What You Will Do

• Team Leadership: Supervise direct reports, including the System Grant Writer, System Communication/Annual Giving Specialist, System Donor Relations and Database Management Officer, Gift Shop and Volunteer Manager, and System Events Coordinator, providing mentorship and support.
• Budget & Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the Executive Director to develop annual budgets and strategic plans, ensuring alignment with foundation goals.
• Operational Management: Oversee daily operations, office management, workflows, and policies to support the foundation’s activities across all regions.
• Donor Portfolio Management: Manage a portfolio of at least 20 donors and execute strategies to grow the foundation’s donor base across all regions.
• Fundraising & Grant Oversight: Oversee fundraising campaigns, grant applications, and new funding opportunities to drive revenue and support foundation programs.
• Corporate Partnerships: Manage corporate partnerships and donor relations to ensure long‑term support and engagement.
• Donor Recognition & Reporting: Oversee donor recognition efforts, gift agreements, and philanthropic reporting to ensure accurate and timely communication.
• Compliance & Policies: Ensure the foundation complies with relevant laws and regulations and develop, revise, and administer operational policies and procedures.
• Financial Oversight: Oversee the foundation budget, ensuring proper management of funds, and coordinate internal audits to ensure financial compliance.

What You Will Need

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field — Required
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit operations or fundraising management — Required
  • Proven ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve operational goals — Required
  • Strong experience with donor databases and operational software — Required
  • Experience in fundraising campaigns, grant writing, and corporate partnerships — Preferred

Keywords: Operations Manager, Hospital Foundation, Nonprofit Operations, Fundraising Management, Donor Relations, Grant Management, Donor Database, Corporate Partnerships, Nonprofit Leadership, Budget Oversight, Fundraising Campaigns, Compliance, Nonprofit Policies, Philanthropic Reporting, Internal Audits, Team Leadership.

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