Operations Lead — Nonprofit Growth & Impact (Hybrid)

The Admin Awards, LLC; Glenview (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Work/life balance

Job summary

The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy in Glenview, IL is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day administrative and operational functions, including bookkeeping, financial processing, and donor/fundraising administration. You will support leadership with high-level administrative and project support, and act as the point person for finance and HR matters.

This hybrid role offers opportunities to optimize core systems, improve efficiency, and contribute to growth at a foundation

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–8 years of administrative and/or operations experience, with increasing responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience in operations management, process improvement, or organizational development.
• Strong financial and data management skills, including experience with fundraising reporting and reconciliation.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), donor management systems (e.g., Bloomerang), project management tools (e.g., Asana), and virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, ON24).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operational functions to ensure efficiency, consistency, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Identify operational gaps and recommend solutions to enhance productivity and scalability.
• Manage organizational records, including digital and physical files, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and accessibility.
• Evaluate and optimize the use of operational tools and software (CRM, project management systems, financial tracking tools).
• Coordinate cross-functional workflows and ensure timely execution of organizational priorities.
• Generate, analyze, and reconcile fundraising and financial reports.
• Support budgeting, reporting, and compliance-related filings in coordination with leadership and external partners.
• Provide project management support across departments, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, track action items, and support execution of strategic initiatives.
• Prepare notes and minutes of key meetings, including board meetings, and highlight and assign action items as needed.
• Assist in planning and execution of organizational programs, events, and initiatives.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and materials for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Team coordination

Tools

Bloomerang

Asana

Microsoft Teams

ON24

Excel

Word

Job description

The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy in Glenview, IL is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day administrative and operational functions, including bookkeeping, financial processing, and donor/fundraising administration. You will support leadership with high-level administrative and project support, and act as the point person for finance and HR matters.

This hybrid role offers opportunities to optimize core systems, improve efficiency, and contribute to growth at a foundation