Manager, Advancement Operations & Strategy

Team Rubicon (TR) is seeking a Manager, Advancement Operations & Strategy to join TR's Advancement team! The Manager, Advancement Operations & Strategy will serve as a strategic partner to the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), overseeing department operations, strategic planning, and project execution. The Manager, Advancement Operations & Strategy will drive budget management, employee engagement initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment between Advancement priorities and organizational goals. The Manager, Advancement Operations & Strategy will oversee project management staff, facilitate senior leadership involvement in Advancement activities, and optimize operational processes. This individual must be a strategic leader with strong management experience, capable of balancing high-level planning with day-to-day execution.

Every day will be a challenge, but every month brings new opportunities for an organization that is quickly becoming a household name in disaster response. This position reports to TR’s Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) and can be based remote anywhere within the United States.

Duties:

• Manage Advancement operations, ensuring strategic alignment and execution of key initiatives.
• Oversee and support project management team, ensuring effective project execution and coordination across teams.
• Lead department-wide strategic planning, tracking progress on key initiatives and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Analyze and manage department budgets, partnering with Finance to monitor expenses and optimize resource allocation.
• Facilitate employee engagement efforts, including team retreats, professional development initiatives, and internal communications.
• Support senior leadership involvement in Advancement activities, ensuring effective participation in fundraising, marketing, and partner engagement efforts.
• Support the execution of TR’s annual Salute to Service gala, including logistics, planning, and coordination to ensure a successful event.
• Coordinate scheduling, material preparation, and logistics for the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO)’s participation in meetings, conference calls, and external engagements.
• Serve as a cross-functional liaison, driving collaboration across departments to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in Advancement initiatives.
• Optimize internal processes, identifying opportunities to improve workflows, reporting, and operational effectiveness.
• Oversee the execution of special projects and organizational priorities as assigned by the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO).

Education and Background:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in nonprofit operations, project management, strategic planning, or a similar role
• Proven management experience, with the ability to lead and mentor staff
• Strong budget management and financial analysis skills
• Experience in strategic planning and cross-functional project execution
• Ability to manage high-level stakeholders and executive priorities
• Proficiency in CRM, project management, and financial tracking tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Special Requirements: 

• This is a full-time; remote position and can be based anywhere within the United States and provides a flexible & non-traditional work schedule (relocation expenses not provided)
• Evening and weekend schedule supporting leadership meetings, video conferences, events, and operations
• Required: This position requires up to 20% travel for site visits, conferences, and donor meetings

Job Type: 

• Full-time, salary, exempt

Job Tier:   

• Manager

Pay Range:  

• $80,514.40 - $137,241.60 per year

Cultural Values:  

• Mission First, Greyshirts Always: Anyone joining TR must understand that our mission to provide disaster response comes first 
• Step Into The Arena: TR needs leaders who aren’t afraid to dare to be great 
• Everyone Has A Role Know It: Ability to successfully navigate a fast-paced, high-growth environment and solve problems in the face of ambiguity 
• GSD: We are entrepreneurial, resourceful, and determined no matter how chaotic the situation 
• Change Your Socks: We take care of ourselves and each other so we are best equipped to serve those in greatest need 
• Adults Only: Every team member is an adult until proven otherwise 
• Your Mother’s A Donor: Every leader must be committed to fiduciary responsibility, transparency, and financial stewardship 

Perks of the Team:  

• Flexible Unlimited Paid Time Off  
• Generous holiday schedule (including a paid week off between winter holidays)  
• Matching 401k contributions up to 4% with no vesting requirement 
• 100% company-paid health benefits for employees and their dependents  
• Professional development, leadership development and events/conferences 
• Paid time off to volunteer with the non-profit of your choice
• One-week all-inclusive onboarding experience   

Learn more about Team Rubicon:  

• Website: Team Rubicon USA
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• Instagram: @teamrubicon
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• TikTok: @teamrubicon

Team Rubicon is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to not only including but actively seeking out a diversity of lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and voices in order to foster inclusion, growth, and innovation. Your candidacy will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.