Board Relations Manager

DescriptionABOUT USInterfaith America is a national nonprofit organization based in Chicago. We believe that religious diversity is a foundational American strength, and we are building a nation that achieves that promise for the common good. Our mission is to inspire, equip, and connect organizations and leaders to unlock the potential of America’s religious diversity. We leverage our expertise in interfaith leadership in different sectors and spaces in American life, such as higher education, health, public policy, racial equity, and business – giving leaders and institutions the tools and resources they need to positively engage religious diversity for the common good.At Interfaith America, we are ever-adapting and changing. We look for people who set audacious goals and love that one workday may not be like the next. We have a strong commitment to pluralism and building bridges across deep differences. Our programs help people build skills to bridge deep ideological divides. Our work is about staying in relationship with one another and contributing to the common good even when we might disagree on fundamental things. We seek to attract and retain a team of staff comprised of a wide variety of views and backgrounds we need to achieve our vision, especially people from communities historically underrepresented in interfaith work.Interfaith America’s Board of Directors is a diverse and highly accomplished group of individuals who represent a wide array of professional backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. They share a common passion for Interfaith America’s work and mission and are dedicated to its future success. The Board Relations Manager will have the opportunity to work closely with Interfaith America’s Advancement team to support the board’s important leadership of Interfaith America.Responsibilities:Board Relations Support (40%):Provide administrative and logistical support to Chair of Board of Directors and all board related matters for IA’s Chief of External Affairs.Provide support for the Board of Directors and subsequent Board Committees and “flight teams,” including managing correspondence, preparing meeting materials, scheduling, developing and compiling resources and presentations.Attend all Board of Directors and Board of Director Committee meetings to take meeting minutes and ensure adherence to operating policies, processes, and procedures.Maintain the Board of Director contact list, and associated background information, both internal records and board profiles on IA website.Distribute and track all annual forms, committee information, and term limits.Draft semi-weekly board communications for IA senior team.Administrative Support (40%):Coordinate and maintain the calendar for the Board of Directors and subsequent Board of Director Committee meetings and events.Coordinate all aspects of Board of Director meetings, orientations, and board events inclusive of travel, room setup, mailings, meeting materials, and meals.Monitor deadlines by following up on delegated tasks and sending reminders as appropriate.Generate and process expense reports for Board meeting travel.Maintain board members participation and records in SalesForce; organize and maintain all board materials, documents, policies and governance information in Dropbox and on IA internal SharePoint platform.Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.Advancement Support (20%):Maintain fundraising moves management system as it relates to board members.Draft and edit proposals and reports as needed to support advancement submissions to funders.Update board and board-related donor records, inclusive of contact history, relationship history, donations, and other key indicators.Prepare acknowledgement letters and other correspondence for board and board-related giving.Assist with special events, fundraising outreach, and other advancement activities.Qualifications:3-5 years of high-level administrative assistance experience.Ability to balance and prioritize multiple ongoing projects from multiple stakeholders.Collaborative nature; flexibility and agility in problem-solving.Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.Strong attention to detail.Strong project management and organizational skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Excellent PowerPoint skills and strong competence in other Microsoft Office software.Experience with, or willingness to learn and utilize, organization-wide constituent relationship management software (Salesforce).Experience managing and maintaining confidential and sensitive information.Authorization to work in the United States.Preferred Qualifications (not required):High level of religious literacy and fluency in diversity, pluralism, and inclusion.2-3 years of board of directors' support experience.Competencies:Relationship Building

- Being able to connect with others (internally and externally) to form positive working relationships.Project Management

- Aptly leading, planning, and executing project or pieces of a project, ensuring all project members are staying within timelines and budgets.Results oriented

– Ability to complete multiple assigned tasks across multiple program and project areas with a high level of excellence, attention to detail and within assigned deadlines.Adaptability

- Adapting to change within the organization, programs, and projects with grace and a positive attitude.DEI Cultural Competency

- Ability to understand, appreciate and interact effectively with people from cultures, identities, lived experiences, or belief systems different from one's own.IA Theory and Methodology

- Ability to explain and engage constituents in Interfaith America's theory and methodology in a way that resonates with that constituent, and they understand our work within their own context (learned on the job, not a pre-hire requisite).Supervisor:

Chief of External Affairs & CFO with a dotted line to the Senior Director of Institutional Advancement.Leadership Level:

ManagerCompensation:

$65,000 - $75,000 annuallyHours:

40 hours per week, 9am – 5pm CSTLocation:

This position will work 2-3 days per week from our Chicago Loop office and 2-3 days per week from home.The application will be open from August 28, 2024, until September 20, 2024.Other Requirements:

The Board Relations Manager position requires the ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to: maintain regular attendance in our Chicago office; work cooperatively with others; adhere to Interfaith America personnel policies and safety rules; sit and/or stand for extended periods of time; operate standard office equipment, including computers, telephones, photocopiers, and projectors; communicate orally, in writing, and via computers and digital devices; and requires close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, view a computer terminal and other office equipment.Interfaith America is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodation will be provided as needed to enable qualified applicants with a disability to participate in pre-employment procedures.

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