Non-profit Executive/Association Manager

Association Manager in Kennesaw, GA for Elevanta, LLC

Full-time, starting salary based on experience

Position located in Kennesaw, GA office, opportunty for 1-2 remote days available

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Desired start date: ASAP

JOB SUMMARY

Elevanta, an AMCI accredited, Atlanta area association management company, continues to grow and add full-service association client groups. We have experienced significant growth, year after year for the past several years and will continue to do so! This is an exciting time for our company as we look to add even more reputable, national brands to our growing independent association management portfolio. Elevanta manages several national franchisee associations who represent their franchise owners from multiple brands (Burger King, Buffalo Wild Wings, Zaxby's, Supercuts and more). We also manage a traditional on-profit organization and are looking for a key member with experience in managing non-profits, grant research, and event management. The Non-profit Executive/Association Manager (possible Executive Director position for some future clients) is responsible for the day-to-day business operations of their assigned association(s) and requires comprehensive knowledge of the association and non-profit industry. Experience in the franchise industry is not required but is highly favored for this opportunity. The position is located in our Kennesaw, GA office in a casual, team-oriented and friendly environment.

JOB DUTIES

• Serve as primary representative of the association to Executive Teams, Boards of Directors, members and external service providers, such as outside legal counsel, to create positive partnerships and outcomes for the associations

• Implements directives and goals of Executive Teams, Boards of Directors and associations’ committees

• Ensure compliance with Board and association policies and develops new policies as appropriate

• Manage annual new Board member orientations 

• Grant research, writing and management

• Fundraising

• Draft columns on behalf of Association Chair/President for quarterly publications 

• Oversee association specific education programs

• Coordinate membership survey process with outside third party vendor

• Oversee and coordinate (via Elevanta team) Annual Summits, conventions and Annual Meetings

• Coordinate all Executive Team and Board conference calls and quarterly Board meetings including taking Board meeting minutes and preparing membership communications after each meeting

• Manage associations’ annual dues and membership renewal processes

• Follow up with member associations and individual franchisees to encourage membership participation

• Oversee the financial health of Associations working in collaboration with Elevanta's CEO, Controller and finance department on annual budgets and monthly analysis of associations’ financial results

• Assure organizations’ goals are accomplished within budget

• Strategic development of new business programs/opportunities to meet the needs of membership

• Develop and maintain business partner relationships

• Monitor legal aspects of Associations and interface with legal counsel

• Negotiate and review various contracts and legal agreements

• Provide support for the Chair/President, Boards of Directors, Executive Committees, and Committee Chairs to help them fulfill their duties|

Experience and Education:

• College degree required
• Certified Association Executive (CAE) preferred
• Four (4) years related experience in Association Management or any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Non-profit industry expertise
• Grant research
• Experience working with Boards and Committees
• Meeting, event and convention experience
• Advanced financial literacy to understand, articulate and present monthly financials a must
• Experience as recording Secretary and taking meeting minutes required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable experience managing volunteer Boards and Committees
• Association management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures
• Ability to perform with independent judgment
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office software and project management software
• Considerable knowledge of grammar, punctuation and spelling to edit major proposals, reports and correspondence
• Ability to organize and distribute work, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to identify problems, research alternatives and resolve them
• Can handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality - trustworthiness is at a premium for this position
• Position requires up to 25% travel to quarterly board meetings and annual meetings