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RMI · 18 hours ago
Development Operations Lead / Executive Assistant
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $92K/yr
5+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Work across Development verticals and with other internal stakeholders.
Manage workflows and secure necessary approvals for materials (from external collateral to MOUs).
Sets realistic timelines across teams (including Senior staff) and ensuring deadlines are met.
Facilitate the smooth rollout of efficient internal workflows.
Play a key role in managing effective relationships with internal stakeholders.
Maintain relevant systems (Salesforce, Monday.com, SharePoint) to ensure high-quality and up-to-date data.
Enable transparent and timely communication across Development, Program, and relevant operations teams.
Improve development systems and processes.
Liaise between fundraising and finance team in managing proposals and reports within the donor portfolio of CDO.
Create PowerPoint presentations, including basic analysis, for key audiences internally.
Prepare for and manage Development team meetings, including agenda and meeting management and notes, and follow up actions.
Maintain confidential and sensitive information.
Foster positive relationships while interacting with RMI staff and donors.
Manage internal and external scheduling for CDO and other development leaders.
Coordinate executive travel globally for donor engagement.
Determine priority matters of attention for the CDO.
Prepare and respond to a range of high-level written and verbal correspondence, briefings, and donor meeting materials.
Provide outstanding customer service for donor requests and questions.
Support event logistics and team retreats.
Schedule interviews for new staff and support onboarding for new Development Team hires.
Help plan and host Development Team engagement opportunities and team culture events.
Process expense reports for CDO and Senior Directors.
Maintain a high level of knowledge of office tools and software.
Assist with projects outside areas of primary responsibility.
Handle unanticipated changes to schedules, plans, and workloads.
Exhibit professionalism in interaction with others.
Communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
Represent RMI to the outside world.
Continually develop skills related to rapidly changing technology and communications best practices.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible administrative, operations, project management or related experience
Experience at nonprofit organizations
Experience in fundraising and/or proposal development
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Proven organizational skills and ability to balance competing priorities
Attention to detail and exceptional accuracy
Preferred
Interest in philanthropy, climate, and energy
Strong team and interpersonal skills, including proven ability to build effective relationships
Ability to work independently and proactively, and anticipate needs and potential challenges
Must be well-organized, flexible and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting executive level individuals
Ability to interact with staff at all levels, often under pressure, remaining positive, flexible, proactive, resourceful, efficient, and managing multiple demands
Able to manage several responsibilities at a time while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality at all times
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with Salesforce
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Calendar functions, SharePoint, OneDrive, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and typical contact database software
Experience planning domestic and international travel
Ability to continually develop skills related to use of rapidly changing technology and communications best practices
Entrepreneurial spirit and skill set essential
Good judgment and excellent decision-making ability
Strong problem-solving skills
Experience working for a geographically dispersed organization
Experience working for a nonprofit
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision insurance
403b retirement options (up to 5% match immediately)
Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
Professional and personal development (including LinkedIn Learning access)
Generous paid time off
Parental leave
Work from home and commuter allowance
Company
RMI
RMI is an independent nonprofit founded in 1982 that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to align with a 1.5°C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (24)
2022 (35)
2021 (37)
2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$4.4MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2022-03-14Grant· $4.4M
Leadership Team
Jules Kortenhorst
CEO
Benjamin Holland
Senior Associate
Recent News
2022-03-15
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