Network Engagement and Programs Manager

Summary

Join the National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) as their Network Engagement and Programs Manager! Under the supervision of the Vice President of Knowledge, Impact, and Strategy, you will cultivate and grow NCN’s network members, ensuring positive member experiences. You will assist the Director of Network Engagement and Capacity Building in day-to-day network engagement, manage the onboarding of new staff, provide support to the network, and manage the awarding of small grants. Additionally, you will manage a yearly calendar of capacity building programs, curate content, and manage resource libraries. This is a flexible, salaried, exempt position with a two-year intended duration and a salary range of $100,000-$125,000. The location is flexible, with the office in Washington, D.C., but remote work is possible.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience working in network engagement and/or coalition building
• 3-5 years of experience in program management
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, especially writing and listening, with great attention to detail
• Natural and unqualified commitment to earning, maintaining, and building trust with people within and outside the organization
• Commitment to equity as a personal and professional value
• An enthusiastic team player who enjoys being part of a collaborative, collegial environment of dedicated and talented staff committed to shared success
• Energetic, dependable, and exemplary
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills and the ability to excel at multi-tasking and meeting deadlines while juggling multiple projects
• Creative problem-solver with a steadfast work ethic, sense of purpose, and sense of humor

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Network Engagement and Capacity Building in day-to-day network engagement for NCN’s members, ensuring a strong, connected, and supported ecosystem of state associations of nonprofits serving the nonprofit sector
• Assist the Director of Network Engagement and Capacity Building on network expansion efforts, cultivating relationships with potential member organizations in states where the organization has limited or no presence; helping grow the network's footprint and strengthening support for nonprofits in underserved regions
• Manage the onboarding of new staff across our national network providing orientation, guidance, and ongoing support to help them feel confident, capable, and connected from day one
• Provide responsive and high-quality support to the network, tracking touch points and engagement patterns to inform ongoing strategy and resources
• Manage the awarding and disbursement of small grants to network member organizations
• Manage a robust yearly calendar of capacity building programs, including monthly virtual gatherings, quarterly in-person convenings, and a yearly conference for our network members
• Curate timely, relevant content that reflects the network's needs, strengthens leadership capacity and deepens engagement across diverse professional roles in the network
• Manage a resource library for network members
• Manage a staff resource library with information on state associations of nonprofits

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with networks, associations, or similar structures highly desired

Benefits

• Health (with 100% of employee premiums covered, and 50% of dependent premiums)
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Life
• Long-term disability
• Short-term disability insurance
• Participation in 401k retirement plan with employer match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid annual and sick leave
• Monthly stipends for transportation and communications
• Generous holiday schedule
• Opportunities for professional development