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We are seeking an experienced CEO to manage the day-to-day operations of our company. The right candidate must be ready to build and model a great company culture, provide inspired leadership to our executive team, establish a great working relationship with the board of directors, and set a course for company strategy.

CEO Responsibilities:

• Provide inspired leadership company-wide.
• Make high-level decisions about policy and strategy.
• Report to the board of directors and keep them informed.
• Develop and implement operational policies and a strategic plan.
• Act as the primary spokesperson for the company.
• Develop the company’s culture and overall company vision.
• Help with recruiting new staff members when necessary.
• Create an environment that promotes great performance and positive morale.
• Oversee the company’s fiscal activity, including budgeting, reporting, and auditing.
• Work with senior stakeholders, chief financial officer, chief information officer, and other executives.
• Assure all legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations.
• Work with the executive board to determine values and mission, and plan for short and long-term goals.
• Identify and address problems and opportunities for the company.
• Build alliances and partnerships with other organizations.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the company.
• Work closely with the human resource department to ensure great hiring.

CEO Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in a relevant discipline or MBA.
• Experience in a senior management position.
• Knowledge of profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow management, and general finance and budgeting.
• Ability to build consensus and relationships among executives, partners, and the workforce.
• Understanding of human resources and personnel management.
• Experience with corporate governance.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Ability to understand new issues quickly and make wise decisions.
• Ability to inspire confidence and create trust.
• Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload effectively, and delegate.

We are searching for an experienced fundraising manager with excellent leadership skills and networking abilities. The fundraising manager will be responsible for building good relationships with prospective donors and clients across multiple sectors, communicating with the broader public and internal teams, delegating tasks, and drawing up plans to ensure annual targets are met. You should be well organized, proactive, and have the ability to inspire those around you. You will be responsible for securing salaries for the entire staff.

To be successful as a fundraising manager, you should stay informed on marketing strategies, and be comfortable doing research on different sectors. A great fundraising manager should have sharp public speaking skills and be able to deliver presentations to a range of audiences.

Fundraising Manager Responsibilities:

• Conducting research on fundraising opportunities.
• Writing, submitting, and uploading press releases as required.
• Writing funding and grant proposals then submitting these to potential donors.
• Preparing quarterly budgets.
• Coming up with ingenious ways to raise awareness.
• Implementing a variety of marketing strategies and promotional campaigns.
• Organizing and attending nonprofit events and networking with relevant stakeholders.
• Establishing good relationships with staff, members of the public, and the media.

Fundraising Manager Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in PR, Fundraising, or any related field (preferably a master’s degree).
• 3-5 years of fundraising experience.
• Previous experience in sales or marketing also acceptable.
• Sound knowledge of the charity sector.
• Experience managing a team.
• Excellent written, verbal, and telephonic communication skills.

We are looking for a highly skilled computer programmer who is comfortable with both front and back end programming. Full stack developers are responsible for developing and designing front end web architecture, ensuring the responsiveness of applications, and working alongside graphic designers for web design features, among other duties. You will be responsible for developing Colored People’s Broadcast.

Full stack developers will be required to see out a project from conception to final product, requiring good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Full Stack Developer Responsibilities:

• Developing front end website architecture.
• Designing user interactions on web pages.
• Developing back-end website applications.
• Creating servers and databases for functionality.
• Ensuring cross-platform optimization for mobile phones.
• Ensuring responsiveness of applications.
• Working alongside graphic designers for web design features.
• Seeing through a project from conception to finished product.
• Designing and developing APIs.
• Meeting both technical and consumer needs.
• Staying abreast of developments in web applications and programming languages.

Full Stack Developer Requirements:

• Degree in computer science.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency with fundamental front-end languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular JS, React, and Amber.
• Proficiency with server-side languages such as Python, Ruby, Java, PHP, and .Net.
• Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL, Oracle, and MongoDB.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.

Salary dependent on Fundraising Manager

We are looking to hire an experienced GIS technician to compile and analyze GIS data. Your duties will include reading and interpreting maps and other GIS data, entering the data into the GIS database, drawing maps using automated software, and compiling reports for commissions and zone planners. You will be responsible for developing our Atlas.

To ensure success as a GIS technician, you should have advanced computer mapping skills, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for scientific research. A top-class GIS technician can take raw geographic data and transform it into usable maps and documents for business purposes.

ArcGIS Specialist Responsibilities:

• Compiling geographic information in the form of satellite images, geographical surveys, and aerial photographs.
• Researching and verifying geographic data.
• Entering new data into the GIS database.
• Drawing maps using advanced computer software.
• Ensuring maps are annotated and compiled with the correct information.
• Compiling reports using all available GIS and GPS data sources.
• Maintaining the geospatial database and troubleshooting data issues.
• Traveling to geographic sites to conduct land surveys.

ArcGIS Specialist Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, computer science or geography.
• Proven work experience as a GIS technician.
• Understanding of Integrated GPS and GIS principals.
• Advanced computer programming and data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of modern cartographic standards and principles.
• Advanced statistical, mathematical, and methodology skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to travel when required.
• Proficiency in design software including ArcGIS and AutoCAD.

Salary dependent on Fundraising Manager

We are looking for a detail-oriented and focused volunteer coordinator to be responsible for our database of volunteers and volunteer opportunities. The volunteer coordinator’s responsibilities include recruiting and training new volunteers, keeping a database of volunteer information and skills, matching volunteers to opportunities that suit their skills, keeping volunteers informed, and conveying the organization’s purpose to the public.

A successful volunteer coordinator should be meticulous about keeping records and passionate about volunteer work. You should uphold the values of our organization while ensuring the comfort of our volunteers in their positions.

Volunteer Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Recruiting, training, and supervising new volunteers.
• Collecting volunteer information, availability, and skills, and maintaining an up-to-date database.
• Using marketing tools such as outreach programs, e-mails, and volunteer databases.
• Keeping new and existing volunteers informed about the organization and volunteer opportunities.
• Matching volunteers to opportunities that suit their skill sets, and ensuring they understand their responsibilities and receive the proper training.
• Organizing training and leading on-the-job training.
• Keeping schedules and records of volunteers’ work.
• Preparing codes of conduct and operating procedures to uphold the organization’s values.
• Ensuring the organization’s purpose is conveyed to the public.

Volunteer Coordinator Requirements:

• An associate’s degree in business management, human resources, or a related field.
• Experience in volunteering and recruitment.
• Working knowledge of databases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization and team-building skills.

Salary dependent on Fundraising Manager

Our company is searching for a motivated and experienced compliance officer to guarantee that our business processes and transactions follow all relevant legal and internal guidelines. Your duties will include reviewing employee work, developing company policies, and responding to policy violations. You will be responsible for attaining our 501c3 non-profit status.

The ideal candidate will be professional, highly-analytical, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. To prosper in this role, you should be fluent in risk management and our industry’s principles.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage an effective legal compliance program.
• Develop and review company policies.
• Advise management on the company’s compliance with laws and regulations through detailed reports.
• Create and manage effective action plans in response to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
• Regularly audit company procedures, practices, and documents to identify possible weaknesses or risks.
• Assess company operations to determine compliance risk.
• Ensure all employees are educated on the latest regulations and processes.
• Resolve employee concerns about legal compliance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in law, finance, business management, or a related field.
• 3 – 5 years’ proven experience in a compliance officer role.
• Good knowledge of legal requirements and procedures.
• Brilliant oral and written communication skills.
• Highly-analytical with strong attention to detail.

Salary dependent on Fundraising Manager

We are looking for a highly-analytical certified public accountant (CPA) to join our talented accounting department. To accomplish your goal of successfully managing our company’s tax and financial processes, you will perform various tasks. These include filing all tax forms, performing regular audits, and analyzing business transactions.

To succeed in this role, you need to have comprehensive knowledge of bookkeeping, auditing, and budgeting processes. Our ideal candidate is extremely professional, with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and organize digital and physical financial records.
• Assess all business transactions and prepare accurate reports on your findings.
• Coordinate with employees on income tax research and planning.
• Conduct periodic audits to guarantee accuracy in financial records, expenses, and savings.
• Organize and file all federal, state, and local income tax documents.
• Contribute to budgeting procedures.
• Regularly brief management on the company’s financial position and recommend solutions to improve results.
• Develop and implement effective accounting policies and processes.
• Ensure you remain up-to-date on industry changes and changes in regulations.
• Respond to tax and accounting-related issues.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ proven experience as a public accountant.
• CPA certification is a requirement.
• Outstanding tax knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical skills.
• Solid understanding of accounting software and MS Office.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Salary dependent on Fundraising Manager