Our client, a DC based environmental protection nonprofit, is seeking a temporary to hire grants management associate. This position will support the organization in grants management and administration as well as supporting users within the program team, across the organization, and external users. 

Job Duties: 

• Support day to day operations of Fluxx database including updating and maintaining a variety of forms (applications, reports, grant agreements, external reviews, etc.), maintaining and updating workflows, fields, profiles, settings, permissions, and dashboards. 

• Monitor and troubleshoot errors in Fluxx and responsible for entering and tracking help desk tickets. 

• Support maintenance of funding sources and program hierarchy within Fluxx and continued enhancement to effectively manage copious funding sources, programs, and projects. 

• Help manage built integrations including Concur and Docusign and support future API integrations with other relational databases and software platforms. 

• Ensure integrity of data, in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as processes and requirements. 

• Assist with quarterly and annual grants reconciliation process and support overall grants budgeting, reforecasting, and tracking to quarterly and annual grants budget. 

• Aid with onboarding of new users and developing continued education and training for staff and external users. 

• Utilize data in Fluxx to create impact dashboards, ad hoc reports, mapping, graphs, and other visualizations and reports for a variety of internal and external stakeholders. 

• Undertake special projects as assigned or needed. 

 Preferred education and experience: 

• College Degree or equivalent professional experience. 

•  A minimum of three years of experience in a nonprofit setting with two to three years of experience working in an admin capacity with a grant management system (Fluxx GMS preferred). 

• Familiarity with APIs and middleware integration tools and/or front-end web technologies (HTML, CSS, Liquid code), bonus. 

• Knowledge of budgeting and tracking of complex fund sources (both private and federal funding). 

This position will begin remotely due to COVID-19 but eventually this employee would be expected to work on-site in their Washington, DC office.

We are currently managing an exciting direct hire search for our nonprofit client!

The Direct Response Manager will plan, develop, and evaluate direct mail fundraising campaigns to raise budgeted revenue and aquire, retain, and reengage individual donors. The Manager will also work to develop direct mail creative, as well as manage acquisition lists and campaign reporting.   

Job Duties:

• Craft fundraising appeals that appropriately and accurately communicate foundation activities and institutional messages to donors.
• Manages an integrated direct mail giving program
• Provides day-to-day supervision of on-going direct mail campaigns.
• Recommends draft copy and design for appropriate approvals, consolidates and edits staff comments on copy and design, and project manages efforts in order to meet production schedules. 
• Maintains annual mail production calendar integrated with overall Direct Response program.
• Works with creative and production teams to obtain photographs, resource materials, copyright and credit information for direct mail programs in a timely fashion to meet strict production deadlines.Maintains campaign project files, results worksheets, and data files in an orderly and timely fashion.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of direct marketing experience with an emphasis in direct mail and/or non-profit
• Must possess professional knowledge of non-profit fundraising with an emphasis on marketing activities such as direct mail and/or printed communications, issues relating to donor relations and stewardship, and data management.
• Experience using donor databases and familiarity with database concepts, with preferred competence in Raiser’s Edge.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills, with the ability to present information effectively to individuals, organizations, donors and the general public. Strong writing and grammatical skills to develop and edit written communications.
• Skills in using and integrating various software, i.e., Windows-based software such as word processing, and spreadsheet software for detailed analysis, workflow charting, reporting and data manipulation.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• An interest in environmental affairs a plus!

The selected candidate will start remotely due to COVID-19 safety precautions. However, this individual will be expected to work in the DC office eventually. Office is centrally located and within walking distance of all Metro lines downtown.

We are currently seeking a Project Associate for our client, a public health and higher education association. This position will be working within their Education and Policy department, an interest in research, policy, education and/or health is highly desired.

This is an immediate need and a temporary to hire opportunity. This is will begin as a remote position due to COVID-19, but will return to a Washington DC office once it is safe to go back to in office work.

Responsibilities 

• Assist with coordinating facilitated events including development of agendas, collection and dissemination of materials, speakers’ agreements, presentations, completion of minutes and other documentation, coordination with other units, and performing preparation and follow-up functions as needed.  

• Monitor budgets and provide monthly and quarterly reports. Work with accounting staff to ensure accurate and timely reporting and posting of expenses. Monitor contracts with vendors as to timely payment and renewals.  Enter annual budgets into the accounting system. 

• Coordinate with project leads the dissemination of member surveys and the organization of focus groups to identify the use and improvements of products. 

• Maintain a current and accurate calendar of company wide events and programs and events including submission and other deadlines. Proactively communicate upcoming deadlines to staff and monitor submissions to ensure timely completion. 

• Assist in on-boarding staff, interns, and scholars. 

• Coordinate travel for staff, fellows, scholars, speakers and members as needed.   

• Assist with research of assigned topics, conduct literature searches, and support the development of short surveys in Qualtrics or other survey platforms. 

• Coordinate dissemination of research results.  

• Develop presentations using PowerPoint, Prezi and/or Infogram on assigned topics.  

• Proofread publications and presentations. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of full-time project management and/or research experience. 

• Association, non-profit and/or higher education experience is preferred.

We are currently managing an exciting direct hire search for a legal client! This is an excellent opportunity to work with a boutique, established international law practice.

We are looking for a candidate that is hard-working and eager to learn critical processes.

A successful candidate will be involved in multiple administrative and research projects simultaneously. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone with a background or interest in international trade.

Job Duties:

1. Assist with the review, preparation, submission, and service of complex legal filings to the United States Department of Commerce, the United States International Trade Commission, and the United States Court of International Trade.

2. Provide case management support for trade litigation matters pending.

3. Monitor Congressional and Federal Agency websites for legislative and regulatory developments impacting international trade.

4. Performing research at the Department of Commerce’s Central Records Unit and the Library of Congress.

5. Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Professional Skills:

1. Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat.

2. Ability to balance shifting priorities.

3. Excellent organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college.

2. Conversational proficiency in a foreign language- preferred

Our client, a health focused non-profit, has an immediate opening for an associate to join their Marketing & Communications team for the next 5 months (could be longer).

This individual will be providing support to the Marketing and Communications Division, including assisting with the writing and editing of copy for member communications (i.e. email newsletters and print magazine); helping with the creation of social media content for social media channels; and facilitating the creation of slides/talking points for leaders. We are looking for a strong writer and someone who is very flexible to jump in and assist this busy team in a variety of ways.

Main duties and job-specific skills:

·    Writing and/or editing of news summaries for posting to the website and use in   

      email newsletters and print magazine.

·    Help with content development for social media channels.

·    Editing/creation of marketing copy for programs and products, as well as talking  

     points or slides for leaders.

·    Help with monitoring and reporting of communications activities to key partners and

     stakeholders.

·    Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

·    Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field.

·    At least 1 year of writing and editing experience. Clinical writing experience is a plus.

·    Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.  

      Experience in Sprout Social a plus.

·    Ability to handle multiple-tasks at once and work in a fast-paced team environment.

·    Strong attention to detail, as well as solid organizational, writing and editing skills

The organization is located in Washington, DC but is presently remote, and likely will be until at least September. We would prefer candidates to be in the DC area, in case the assignment is extended and the person maybe required to go in to the office.

Work week is 37.5 hours. They offer half-day Fridays Memorial Day Weekend (through Labor Day Weekend). 

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The Choice Inc. recruitment team is seeking a Finance and Operations professional for our client, an incredibly exciting nonprofit in the environmental space.

We are seeking someone with several years of demonstrated experience in financial, HR, and nonprofit operations.

This opportunity will start on a temporary basis. However, there could be potential for long-term support.

This will be a fully remote opportunity. The nonprofit operates on a fully-remote basis. Previous experience working in a remote environment preferred.

Key Component Areas:

• Finance and Accounting
• Human Resources
• Operations

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of experience managing human resources, financial, nonprofit accounting, and operational functions, systems, and procedures 
• Strong experience and knowledge of Excel, QuickBooks, Bill.com, Expensify, and other related platforms
• Strong project planning and management skills, including the ability to manage multiple details, projects and competing deadlines
• Experience with various platforms including phone conferencing, computers, and virtual meeting applications
• Ability to work seamlessly as a self-starter and as part of a growing, collaborative team

We are seeking a professional nonprofit grant writing partner for our wonderful nonprofit client.

This individual will work as a contractor, as needed. Demand can fluctuate seasonally. This person may work on four proposals or up to 20.

This position will be an hourly position and the schedule will be determined based on demand.

We are looking for a demonstrated nonprofit grant writing professional that can be a long term support partner for our client.

Job Duties to Include:

• Developing and writing compelling grant proposals to foundations
• Communicating nonprofit's mission to potential funders in a compelling and persuasive way
• Research and identify funding opportunities from foundation sources
• Prepare prospect research briefs in support of new funding
• Manage, assemble and submit grant requests, including letters of support, proposals, presentations, and reports
• Complete all applications with appropriate attachments, including fiscal items, for review by the Individual Giving team before submission
• Edit and proofread grant proposals to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax; and to improve clarity and readability
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects on time throughout the entire grants process
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with staff to produce proposal content

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience as a grant writer with a proven track record of securing foundation, corporate, and private donor grants, evidenced by customer and donor feedback and proposal win rate.
• Knowledge of how to research, identify, and match funding resources to meet specific needs. 
• Proficient skills with Foundation Center or equivalent research system preferred.
• Knowledge of how to craft, construct, and submit an effective grant application.
• Ability to listen carefully to and understand the organization’s needs proactively and respond to those needs consistently and timely.
• Methodical, organized, excellent attention to detail, and a stickler for accuracy.
• Must be able to manage multiple deadlines concurrently, use independent judgment, and produce a quality product within time constraints.
• Proficient computer skills, especially in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with Raiser’s Edge or a comparable donor database preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to establish and work collaboratively and cooperatively with various colleagues in different departments.
• Experience in a voluntary health organization is a plus.
• Undergraduate degree in communications, English, writing, Business, or similar field preferred.

Our client, an association focused on agriculture, is looking for a temporary to hire receptionist/administrative assistant to assist with day to day operations of their office. The position will be part time, 35 hours per week during the temporary portion. The hours are 11am-4pm. This position will report directly to the Foundation and administration director. 

This position will perform duties to include, but not limited to, the following areas: 

•  Answer incoming phone calls from members, including answering questions about the association, certification, education, meetings and membership. 

• Organize and distribute mail to appropriate departments. 

• Assist the administration director in sustaining effective office workflow. 

• Process invoices for magazine ads in Datatrax software. 

• Assist with processing association payments in iMIS database. 

• Order office supplies as needed and requested by departments. 

• Cross train on other administrative positions for purposes of backup. 

• Work with all departments to prepare for annual Irrigation Show and Education Conference. 

• Provide data entry to help maintain the organization’s two databases, including address changes, subscriptions, registrations and purchases. 

• Support the CEO as needed. 

• Assist with special projects for various departments as necessary. 

Minimum Qualifications: MUST be able to communicate with members in a courteous and helpful manner. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access and have at least one year of experience in customer service. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills and the ability to multi-task. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Associates or higher degree preferred. 

• Association, meetings and membership experience a plus. 

• iMIS database

*This position will require training on-site. Our clients are following all CDC guidelines and will be able to transition to hybrid remote/in person once fully trained. 

Our client, a non-profit, non-partisan organization that strives to help make the federal government more efficient and effective has a brand-new position for a Technical Platforms Manager. This is an exciting, direct hire opportunity.

 This position will be responsible for developing, implementing, and updating a strategic roadmap for new and existing technologies to enable efficient and effective in-person and remote work environments for both program delivery and internal IT support. The position will also be responsible for developing guidelines and providing technical training to empower staff to operate efficiently and take full advantage of all necessary technology resources available. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Information Systems or Business Management or equivalent professional work or military experience.
• Minimum of five years’ experience working in information technology required. 
• Experience with Cisco WebEx, Microsoft Team, Zoom and other communication and collaboration platforms required. 
• Working knowledge of learning management systems including but not limited to designing and deploying systems preferred.
• Comprehensive Software configuration skills preferred.
• Project management experience preferred. 

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