Community Change
Charity • Social Impact • Non-profit
Community Change is a national organization that empowers low-income people, particularly people of color, to foster a multiracial democracy and fair economy where everyone can flourish. Founded in 1968, emerging from the civil rights, labor, and anti-poverty movements, Community Change collaborates with over 150 grassroots groups across more than 40 states to drive significant societal transformations. Alongside its sister organization, Community Change Action, it is dedicated to building community power and enacting real and lasting change.
Special Projects Portfolio Manager
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November 7
Community Change
Charity • Social Impact • Non-profit
Community Change is a national organization that empowers low-income people, particularly people of color, to foster a multiracial democracy and fair economy where everyone can flourish. Founded in 1968, emerging from the civil rights, labor, and anti-poverty movements, Community Change collaborates with over 150 grassroots groups across more than 40 states to drive significant societal transformations. Alongside its sister organization, Community Change Action, it is dedicated to building community power and enacting real and lasting change.
📋 Description
• Reporting to the Director of Special Projects • Manage a portfolio of diverse projects within the Fiscally Sponsored Projects of Community Change/Action • Serve as main contact for assigned projects, conducting weekly check-in calls • Connect portfolio leads to internal Community Change Staff as needed • Ensure compliance with operational requirements and deadlines • Act as a strategic thought partner regarding operations, finance, and grants management • Track work, goals, and upcoming events/needs • Collaborate with Finance Team on documentation and accounting for revenue and expenses • Provide financial assessments and support for assigned projects • Monitor overall fiscal health of assigned projects, • Ensure compliance with all laws and draft contracts for vendors and consultants • Assist with onboarding new projects and staff as needed
🎯 Requirements
• Eight years’ experience in nonprofit operational work and/or political campaigns • Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills • Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure • Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy • Collaborative and entrepreneurial approach to problem resolution • Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision • Initiative and ability to execute work in an efficient manner • Proactive nature in using technology and systems to maximize efficiencies with tasks • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with supervisor, staff and vendors • Demonstrated skill in the use of computers and accounting software, strong Excel skills required • Knowledge of financial principles and practices in nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) activity • Commitment to Community Change / Action’s mission of empowering low-income community groups.
🏖️ Benefits
• 4 weeks of annual paid vacation • Additional paid holiday leave between December 24 and January 1 • Summer break the week of July 4th • 8% employer contribution to retirement account after six months of employment • 3% employer contribution for the first 6 months • Choice of generous health insurance plans
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