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Global Impact is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping the poorest people on Earth. Our success is based, among other things, on dedicated employees and supporters committed to building pride, hope and trust in millions of lives affected by poverty, disaster and neglect.

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    Global Impact employees are a diverse group bound together by a commitment to support member charities efforts to help impoverished, disaster-stricken and war-torn people worldwide.

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    Pacific Director, CFC–Overseas

    Global Impact, the campaign management organization for the Department of Defense Combined Federal Campaign–Overseas (DoD CFC–O), is seeking a Pacific Director for the Pacific Command. Position is located at Yokota Air Base, Japan. We are seeking an exceptional, self directed leader to run the Pacific campaign. You will organize the team of staff and volunteers and increase the funds raised significantly over prior years to help those in need. Bachelors degree in business administration or related field, or equivalent work/volunteer experience required. Applicants must have demonstrated talent in fundraising, organization, training, marketing, logistics, customer service and administration. Applicants must possess the ability to work effectively in the military and federal government environment, experience in not-for-profit organizations, be extremely computer proficient and be able to work independently. Position requires two-year retainability and significant travel.

    Interested applicants should submit a resume with salary requirements and cover letter by May 8, 2008 via e-mail or fax to:

    Executive Officer, CFC-Overseas
    E-Mail: cfco@cfcoverseas.org
    Fax: (703) 717-5291

    Executive Assistant to the President & CEO

    PURPOSE OF POSITION: Provides executive-level administrative and project support to the President & CEO in a professional, timely and efficient manner

    REPORTS TO: President & CEO

    STATUS: Exempt/Full-time

    QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

    Education
  • High school graduate with some college preferred

    • Experience
  • Must have at least five years of administrative assistant experience supporting a Senior Executive
  • Knowledge and use of the following software packages is required: Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Access 97 or equivalent database
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    Other Requirements
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines while working on numerous projects simultaneously
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and take ownership for a wide range of responsibilities
  • Demonstrated ability to complete assignments that are accurate, error-free and contain proper form, syntax, spelling, punctuation and grammar
  • Superior oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external customers, including the Board of Directors and charity executives
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision and to proactively anticipate tasks to be performed or issues to be resolved
  • Flexibility, judgment and resourcefulness in getting work done

    • RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:
  • Supports President & CEO daily on a variety of administrative functions, including maintaining and monitoring the President’s calendar, arranging meetings and travel (domestic and international), receiving, referring and responding to correspondence, maintaining records and files and other tasks
  • Prepares for Board and committee meetings, including developing a timeline, creating a preliminary agenda, communicating dates, times and location to attendees, preparing and distributing meeting materials, attending the meetings, taking minutes and distributing minutes to the meeting attendees. Collects and organizes data for presentation at the Board meeting and assists in editing materials
  • Develops, edits and produces correspondence and presentations for the President & CEO, including e-mails, letters, memos, presentations and other material. Ensures that proper format, grammar, spelling and clarity of expression are used and that correspondence adheres to Global Impact standards. Maintains record of internal and external deadlines and ensures timely responses
  • Assigns and monitors action items to departmental personnel
  • Professionally handles calls from internal and external sources and follows up to ensure timely responses
  • Maintains schedules and appointments of meetings for the President & CEO, including collecting and preparing documents or information required for meetings and arranging facility support
  • Organizes events that may include selecting a site, negotiating a contract, preparing the site and coordinating catering
  • Keeps the President’s paper and electronic files, binders and records current and organized
  • Ensures quality control on all aspects of the management of the office of the President & CEO
  • Willingness to accept additional assignments, serve on task forces and complete special projects as assigned.

    • green arrow Please contact the Human Resources Director by filling out the Contact Form below. Or you can submit your resume, cover letter, salary requirement and a one-page written description of your most significant accomplishments by faxing to (703) 717-5215.

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    Events and Customer Service Specialist - Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA)

    BACKGROUND: This position, in the CFCNCA Operations Team, is designed to assure that all core customers have the assistance necessary to plan, implement and evaluate a successful campaign in 2008.

    As such, the job will require assistance with campaign supplies, deliveries, events, awards and with answering questions on the CFCNCA Help Desk.

    Local clients in the National Capital Area need intensive assistance with their CFC campaign from planning in July through awards ceremonies that end in February and March. The position is a full-time regular staff position assigned to CFCNCA headquarters operations at 750 17th Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, D.C. 

    Candidate must have support experience in fundraising, campaign management or related areas. This job is split between phone support and on-site support as needed to the top 30 core accounts in the CFCNCA and others as time is available for assistance. 

    The idea candidates must have excellent communication skills and pass drug and background investigation.

    REPORTS TO: Deputy Directory, CFCNCA

    JOB SUMMARY: 

  • Employee will plan special events for CFCNCA and oversee an operations specialist who will handle the supplies ordering system.
  • Working under minimal supervision, responsible for answering Help Desk calls within the specified service levels and coordinating requests for service/assistance from core accounts.
  • Employee will make initial input into problem management system and track the problem through the completion of service. Assignments may be of moderate complexity and applies existing work methods to different known situations.

    • JOB DESCRIPTION:
  • Plans, implements and evaluates special events.
  • Provides assistance in support of all core CFCNCA functions in person or via the telephone or other electronic systems (e-mail, Internet, etc.)
  • Receives requests from campaign staff, loaned executives, campaign managers, coordinators, keyworkers and others via telephone, e-mail, fax, web-based submission or in person at desk side. 
  • Thorough use of the CFCNCA toolbox and allied systems (supply ordering, Manage™ and more), the staff member will maintain an accurate record of services provided and keeps customers and staff informed of status reviews. Works with supervisor to prioritize them. Monitors various systems to ensure service and supply availability.
  • Responds to and answers questions related to known public campaign issues and changes that are routine within 24 hours. 
  • Creates and maintains documented procedures of support systems in place. Provides training on these systems to volunteers and loaned executives. 
  • Alerts management to recurring problems and patterns of problems.
  • Performs related functions and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned or require

    • TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT:

  • Required: A Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in related fields. 
  • Typically a minimum of four plus years of progressively more responsible system administration or related experience. Formal training in current Microsoft Windows and working knowledge Microsoft Office and other programs.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously in a timely manner and be able to meet assigned deadlines and service levels.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen, resolve problems, deal with unresolved issues, delays and unexpected events and the ability to effectively communicate and maintain rapport with supported customers and as a member of a dynamic staff team.
  • Demonstrated competence in English spelling, grammar and punctuation.

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    Program Coordinator - Development Division

    PURPOSE OF POSITION: To support the pursuit of workplace giving revenue within all of Global Impact’s public and private sector campaigns, and the development of new revenue sources through the securing of new workplace accounts. 

    REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President of Development

    STATUS: Non-Exempt/Full-time

    QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

    Education

  • Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
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    Experience/Skills

  • A minimum of five years experience of program coordination and management.
  • Knowledge of fundraising and special events.
  • Adept at research and data analysis.
  • Strong writing and editing skills with commitment to quality.
  • Well-organized and attention to detail.
  • Strong follow-through on projects and meets deadlines.
  • Collaborative team player.

    • Other Requirements

  • Demonstrated ability to work and lead in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
  • Qualified candidate must exhibit the ability to: a) balance numerous tasks simultaneously and prioritize those tasks for ultimate efficiency; b) work independently to accomplish tasks and work within budgets; c) show advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint certification. 
  • A strong customer-service orientation is mandatory along with the ability to interact with a variety of internal and external professionals.

    • RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

  • Provide leadership and support of senior vice president of development and regional directors to achieve annual campaign revenue objectives, including collateral fulfillment and management, internal report management and special initiatives.
  • Support the senior vice president of development on all aspects of corporate alliance program, including research, data analysis, report management, team building, prospect mailings and special initiatives.
  • Provide support for new fundraising initiatives, such as leadership giving.
  • Provide support to achieve successful annual and regional director planning meetings.
  • Help achieve team efficiency through reporting and program management innovations.
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    Internships

    A Global Impact internship provides you with the opportunity to learn about development and fundraising techniques in a friendly and professional environment. You will be introduced to the leading not-for-profit U.S.-based international relief and development organizations and gain exposure to issues such as poverty, hunger, HIV/AIDS and refugees.

    Global Impact is based in Alexandria, Virginia, along the Potomac River and is metro accessible to the District of Columbia.

    Opportunities to interns may include one or more of the following assignments:

  • Assist the communications and corporate development departments in researching, writing and/or editing.
  • Develop informational databases.
  • Assist regional director with campaign events, charity fairs, etc.
  • Assist in researching new development opportunities.
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    The following qualifications are required for consideration:

  • Education: Course work towards a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in international studies but not required.
  • Experience: Efficiently use the Internet for research purposes; effective writing and editing skills; strong attention to detail; and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
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    Although the position will be unpaid, Global Impact will provide a local transportation stipend for travel to and from work. Global Impact does not place interns overseas.

    green arrow Please contact the Human Resources Director by filling out the Contact Form below. Or you can submit a copy of your resumé and a letter of interest by faxing to (703) 717-5215.  

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