
51 - 200 employees
Founded 1971
🏥 Healthcare
💼 Consulting
🤝 Non-profit
Healthcare • Consulting • Non-profit
Foundation Fighting Blindness is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to funding and driving research into retinal degenerative diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, Leber congenital amaurosis, Usher syndrome and related rare retinal conditions. The Foundation supports scientific research and clinical trials, awards grants to investigators and institutions, runs patient registries and genetic testing programs, and raises funds through community chapters and events like VisionWalk to accelerate development of preventions, treatments and cures. It also provides resources and support for people living with vision loss and partners with corporate donors and researchers to advance therapies.
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51 - 200 employees
Founded 1971
🏥 Healthcare
💼 Consulting
🤝 Non-profit
Healthcare • Consulting • Non-profit
Foundation Fighting Blindness is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to funding and driving research into retinal degenerative diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, Leber congenital amaurosis, Usher syndrome and related rare retinal conditions. The Foundation supports scientific research and clinical trials, awards grants to investigators and institutions, runs patient registries and genetic testing programs, and raises funds through community chapters and events like VisionWalk to accelerate development of preventions, treatments and cures. It also provides resources and support for people living with vision loss and partners with corporate donors and researchers to advance therapies.
• Manage calendars, scheduling requests, meeting logistics, and coordination for multiple Vice Presidents • Coordinate internal and external meetings, including scheduling, agenda development, material preparation, and follow-up communication • Prepare presentations, reports, spreadsheets, meeting materials, and supporting documents using Microsoft Office and Canva • Maintain constituent and engagement data within Virtuous, including contact records, activity updates, notes, and moves management entries • Create, maintain, and distribute team dashboards, reports, and recurring performance metrics • Support Vice Presidents in tracking fundraising activity, volunteer engagement, and relationship management information • Coordinate administrative support for Trustees and Strategic Council members, including scheduling, logistics, materials, and communications • Process expenses, invoices, and reimbursement requests • Track vendor contracts, payment schedules, and administrative obligations • Monitor deadlines, action items, and follow-up commitments across the Development leadership team • Assist with process documentation and identify opportunities to improve administrative workflow efficiency and consistency • Complete other administrative tasks or projects as assigned • Provide backup support to internal Executive Assistants • Provide backup support for the main Foundation phone line and assist callers with accurate information • Report to the VP Community Development
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in administrative support, project coordination, development support, or related nonprofit operations • Experience supporting multiple leaders, teams, or stakeholders with competing priorities • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word • Experience working with a constituent relationship management (CRM) system; Virtuous experience preferred • Ability to prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and other business documents with accuracy and professionalism • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to prioritize work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously • Demonstrated initiative, follow-through, and responsiveness • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism • Strong customer service orientation and relationship-building skills • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team • Experience with invoice processing, expense management, or contract administration preferred • Experience with Canva or similar presentation and design platforms preferred • Ability to work full-time, Monday–Friday, with flexibility; occasional evenings and weekends may be required • Location in Chicago, IL or the Washington, DC/Columbia, MD area preferred
• Company-provided HP or Mac laptop • Company-provided monitor • Company-provided printer • $120 monthly technology stipend • Additional 3% annual incentive bonus eligibility • Overtime eligibility • Flexible schedule • Work from home office
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