Manager, Partnerships and Operations

Maryland or Virginia candidates only.

Position Overview

The National Grants Management Association is actively recruiting for a Manager of Partnerships and Operations to join our team. This role reports directly to the Director of Operations and Certification. It assumes responsibility for the selling and managing the contracts for the Corporate Alliance Partnership Program (CAPP), monthly and weekly accounting and organizational compliance projects, and other strategic project management. The main responsibilities include:

Corporate Partnership Program/Sponsorships (35%)

• Implement NGMA’s Strategic Framework regarding partnerships.
• Administer NGMA’s Corporate Alliance Partnership Program (sponsorships), including on-boarding and off-boarding of members.
• Create new and innovative ways to engage CAPP partners to drive revenue and position NGMA as the premier partner organization in the grants community.
• Develop strong relationships with partner points of contact and oversee partnership agreement activation and renewals.
• Oversee partnership agreement activation and renewals, track payments, and follow-up on outstanding invoices.
• Coordinate the NGMA CAPP Expo at the Annual Grants Training.
• Evaluate CAPP program success and develop plans for improvement.

Operations (35%)

• Works with the Director of Operations and partners to ensure financial and operational compliance with NGMA policies.
• Manage weekly bill payment and monthly reconciliation in partnership with accounting firm.
• Manages banking relationships and monitoring accounts for financial compliance.
• Helps develop and monitor budgets.
• Maintains files for the annual review/audit.
• Manages cash flow to ensure fund availability; oversees day-to-day financial transitions; manages banking relationships and monitors bank accounts.
• Assist in onboarding, procurement, and operational compliance, including insurance applications/audits, employee change forms, getting bids for services, contract filing, etc.

Special Projects (30%)

• Assists in project management of strategic projects, including implementation of new web site, learning management system, public relations campaigns.
• Creates and edits presentations for Board and industry events.
• Support attendance at industry tradeshows (approx. four per year).
• Additional related responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director and the Director of Operations and Certification.

Team Culture

All NGMA team members shall commit to work according to the Staff Values and Definitions, including:

• Trust – Understanding everyone is competent and will get their job done. Assume positive intent.
• Vision – Thinking and planning strategically so actions align with the association’s mission and goals, setting up the association for future success.
• Collaboration and Teamwork – Working together for a common goal. Helping others as needed to get the best result. Better together.
• Resourcefulness – Each staff member is responsible for continuing their own professional and personal development so they can assist the team to the best of their ability with overcoming challenges and resolving problems as they arise.
• Respect – Treat others as you want to be treated.

Requirements

You may be the ideal candidate if you thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial organizations that are quickly growing, where your impact is significant, and where you will work with a passionate team to carry out the work and move the mission forward! Your background should include:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of two years of experience working in association or nonprofit management.
• Experience in vendor or sponsor management and/or basic accounting.
• Experience in grants management and/or knowledge of the industry is a plus.
• Strong written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively both internally across departments and externally to achieve organizational goals in a professional and timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks to ensure timely and accurate results.
• Ability to travel out of state and overnight as needed (anticipated 2-4 times per year). Required attendance at annual meeting (March).
• Have a team-player attitude and commitment.
• Professionalism: Good judgment, ability to interact with all levels of staff, volunteers, and vendors, appropriate demeanor, confidence.
• Advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office 365 and CRM systems.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Note: This position may be subject to a criminal and financial background checks.

Applicants must live in either Maryland or Virginia.

No phone calls, please.