ADMINISTRATIVE LAW ADVOCATE

The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati seeks to hire a full-time Administrative Law Advocate for the Income, Work and Health (IWH) Practice Group. Attorneys and Administrative Law Advocates in this practice group represent clients in cases with administrative agencies including the Department of Job and Family Services, the Unemployment Compensation Review Commission, the Social Security Administration, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. We help people remove barriers to employment success like criminal records, suspended driver’s licenses, and the loss of professional licenses or certification. Through legal advocacy, we help individuals and families access benefits such as Food Stamps and Medicaid, childcare vouchers, SSI and Social Security Disability, and Veterans benefits. We also work in our communities to improve the systems that our clients must engage with to secure employment and benefits.

Position Description

Under the supervision of an attorney, the Administrative Law Advocate will carry their own caseload of clients and advocate for the legal rights of those clients. The individual hired for this position will train to become a Certified Work Incentive Counselor (CWIC) to work under our Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) grant from the Social Security Administration. Our CWIC’s help people with disabilities plan a return to employment, and access programs to maximize their income under Social Security rules.  They will also handle overpayment and other non-disability cases with Social Security.  The Administrative Law Advocate position requires someone who knows, or who can learn, administrative law and regulations, and develop advocacy skills necessary to negotiate with administrative agencies and represent clients in administrative hearings. If you want to make a difference in our community through dedicated service to our most vulnerable neighbors, we want to hear from you.

Visit our website: lascinti.org

 Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree or higher
• Prior employment in law or a justice/social service setting is preferred
• Must be able to pass Federal security clearance (with a background check and security interview) as required under our WIPA grant
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• The demonstrated ability to handle an ongoing caseload and meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills
• Reliable transportation – ability to travel within our 7-county service area is required

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly wage for this position is $24+, depending on experience. Legal Aid offers an excellent benefit package, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, generous PTO, substantial training opportunities, mileage reimbursement and a professional work environment.

Application Process

Applicants should submit all listed items via email to staffing@lascinti.org with subject line LAS111-25 Administrative Law Advocate:

1. Cover letter explaining the reasons for your interest,
2. Current resume, and
3. Contact information for three professional references.

Interviews will be arranged by Legal Aid Society. Please do not call.

The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.  Legal Aid offers reasonable accommodations in the hiring and employment process. If you need assistance, you may request an accommodation.

These are exciting and transformational times for Keep Cincinnati Beautiful. On the precipice of the most ambitious philanthropic effort in our history, the $5.5MM Imagine the Impact Campaign will transform not only Keep Cincinnati Beautiful but the Greater Cincinnati community as well. Funds raised will support Keep Cincinnati Beautiful’s first permanent home and create innovative programming to meet the needs of the 52 neighborhoods of Cincinnati and beyond, ensuring our region remains one the cleanest in the Midwest.

The Director of Development is responsible for planning, managing and implementing activities that increase, diversify and sustain philanthropic support for Keep Cincinnati Beautiful from individuals, corporations, foundations and the government. Keep Cincinnati Beautiful is a $1.5MM/year organization, with an annual target of philanthropic support of $750K and a goal to increase 10% per year.

If you want to be part of a team that transforms and empowers communities by creating vibrant and clean spaces, this may be the place for you. In the past 10 years, Keep Cincinnati Beautiful has educated 200,000+ children, planted 100,000+ trees and flowers, coordinated 120,000+ volunteers, and painted 1,000+ buildings. Perhaps our greatest impact is what people don’t see, like the eight million pounds of litter and 42,000+ tires collected, 7,000+ graffiti tags removed and dozens of illegal dumpsites shut down.

Primary Functions:

• Works closely with the ED to create a shared vision for the future and develop strategic and tactical plans for achieving increased philanthropic support.
• Creates an annual fundraising budget each year with realistic, yet ambitious goals.
• Establishes and manages development operational metrics and tracks and analyzes strategic results and ROI and recommends and implements changes to improve results.
• With a focus on growing relationships and philanthropic giving, directs the development team who is responsible for executing special events and grant funding to meet or exceed revenue targets.
• Grows and manages a portfolio of 25-50 donors to enhance and increase philanthropic support by identifying prospects, researching, qualifying, cultivating, and asking.
• Manages, executes, and grows direct mail and monthly giving program.
• Communicates and interacts with leadership staff in various divisions to identify needs and to collaboratively develop clear and compelling solicitations.
• Works closely with the finance team to ensure accurate and timely revenue reconciliation.
• Manages change in a well-planned manner consistent with KCB’s culture.
• Represents the organization at community and networking events.
• Remains positive and calm under pressure and with tight timelines, knowing that supporter demands can be unpredictable.
• Possesses critical thinking and problem- solving skills with attention to detail.
• Communicates effectively including sending the right message, at the right time, to the right people.
• Makes timely and effective decisions in the absence of perfect information.
• Demonstrates flexibility when seeking solutions.

General Functions:

• Assists with building long-term capacity for the organization and develops and implements ideas, programs, policies and procedures based on the organization's mission.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive subject matter.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works outside of normal schedule as needed to meet workload demands.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree required. Degree and/or coursework in nonprofit management, fundraising, communications, or a related field highly desirable.
• Minimum five years in fundraising leadership with a proven track record for donor cultivation and solicitation.
• Experience handling multiple demands simultaneously and proven ability to produce high-quality results in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
• Experience with donor CRMs.

Skills:

• Strong business acumen and understanding of corporate hierarchy, attire, deadline, and expectations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Great donor and relationship building skills.
• Good problem solving and conflict resolution
• Patient, friendly, compassionate, sense of humor.
• Strong project management and personal workflow skills, including ability to accept real-time feedback, manage multiple assignments and prioritize accordingly, meet timelines and deadlines, think analytically, and work independently.

This is a full-time position with full-time benefits. The individual in this role will be expected to be in the office or in the field at least three days per week. The position salary range is $75,000-$80,000 annually based on experience and education.

For persons interested in the position, please send aresume and cover letterto Jonathan Adee, Executive Director at Keep Cincinnati Beautiful. The e-mail address isJonathan@keepcincinnatibeautiful.org.

Franicscan Ministries is hiring a program assistant to support the successful implementation of our programs and initiatives. This individual will provide administrative, logistical, and operational support to ensure the community garden, Tau House, and development work runs smoothly and effectively.  Duties are varied, including coordinating food and lodging components for retreat groups, working in the community garden, and office work. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning, coordinating, and executing program activities and events.

• Maintain program schedules, calendars, and documentation.
• Provide administrative support, including preparing materials, managing correspondence, and organizing files.
• Provide assistance and coordination in garden and in preparing to receive new groups, i.e. grocery shopping, setting up living facilities, light cleaning/laundry
• Monitor and track program progress, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Respond to inquiries from program participants, partners, and stakeholders.
• Assist in data collection, reporting, and evaluation of program outcomes.
• Coordinate volunteer engagement and communication as needed.
• Support fundraising or outreach efforts related to program activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, social services, or a related field (preferred).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software (e.g., Google Workspace, project management tools).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Prior experience in program coordination, administration, or similar roles (preferred).

How to Apply
A full job description is posted on FranciscanMinistriesInc.org.  To apply, please submit a cover letter and your resume to info@FranciscanMinistriesInc.org 

Are you a detail-oriented individual looking to make an impact on the world through your career? Do you enjoy working with databases and spreadsheets, learning new systems, and finding ways to improve processes? Are you also a strong communicator who values team collaboration and ensuring donors feel appreciated through thoughtful stewardship? If you’re reading this, nodding, and thinking, “That’s me!”—we'd love to talk with you!

Cooperative for Education (CoEd) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty in Guatemala through education. CoEd accomplishes this mission by helping kids learn to read, graduate, and thrive throughout their lives. By providing sustainable education tools (like books and computers), teacher training, and scholarships, CoEd strives to address the root causes of poverty in Guatemala, rather than merely treating its symptoms.

We are looking for a Donation Processing Coordinator who is motivated, well-organized, and detail-oriented. This position is responsible for:

Donation Processing

• Processes received donations, including online gifts, cash, wire transfers and checks.
• Communicates with donors regarding their donations, including pledge reminders, thank you acknowledgements, receipts and messages about failed gifts.

Donor Database Management

• Inputs gift and pledge data into Salesforce, our donor management system.
• Maintains donor and account data integrity.

Finance Team Support

• Assists Controller with finance and accounting related tasks including assisting with bank reconciliation, expense reporting, payroll, and other duties as assigned.
• Coordinates with benefits vendors and maintains benefits records.
• Provides administrative support to the Finance Committee, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and coordinating follow-up actions.

Our IDEAL candidate will possess the following characteristics:

You’re filled with gratitude.

You love showing others the appreciation they deserve and recognize that thoughtfulness is key when communicating with donors.

You value attention to detail.

You care about the little things and carry out your work with thought and integrity. Youre even watching for typos, and this sentence made your eye twitch.

You’re passionate about empowering students.

You recognize the importance of education, and long to make a difference by connecting promising students with supporters who can help them surmount the barriers to their success.

Skills/Experience Required:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred. Please include your area of study on your resume.
• 1-2 years of work experience in donation processing or bookkeeping is strongly preferred.
• Database experience and/or tech savviness strongly preferred.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• High level of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interact and work effectively with colleagues and donors.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel, including data entry, formatting, and formulas. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Salesforce and/or QuickBooks a plus.
• Spanish-speaking ability is a plus but not required.

Compensation: $43,000-$48,000 annual salary

Job Type: Full Time

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employer HSA contribution
• 401(k) plan
• Flex time
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 observed paid holidays
• Potential for paid travel to Guatemala with option of additional 1 week PTO for Spanish study

This is a position based in our Cincinnati, Ohio office and starting in March 2025. This office currently operates with a hybrid in-person and remote schedule. This role will be required to come into the office on Wednesday and Thursday each week.

How to Apply: Please apply through our website at coeduc.org/careers with resume and cover letter. Applications submitted prior to February 23 will receive priority consideration. No phone calls, please. 

Cooperative for Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on-the-basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state laws.

Donor Relations Specialist – Development Department

At the heart of every great city is a great zoo. And at the heart of a great zoo are many individuals and entities who invest in the zoo’s larger mission – saving wildlife to save our planet.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Development Team at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is a small but mighty team of eight, so we consider each of us a fundraiser! We are looking for our next great team member who is excited to help this team meet our audacious goals and support every donor in their lifecycle of giving to the Zoo.  This position is our front line of support – assuring excellent donor stewardship in every interaction in addition to gift processing, phone calls, and emails for every gift. Gift processing includes, but is not limited to, gift renewals, gift processing, fulfillment, acknowledgement, donor calls and follow up, and database maintenance. Position also includes other duties as assigned, including after hours’ event support.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):

GIFT PROCESSING                                

• Manages frontline donor relations including receiving and returning donor calls and emails. Problem solves with donors and the team to ensure high level stewardship of our donors.
• Manages the receipt and processing of all incoming gifts, pledges, and stock transactions: process credit card charges, soft credits, batch and post to Raiser’s Edge, gift reports as instructed to appropriate individuals, daily delivery of posted batches to Finance, daily delivery of deposits to the vault, and hard files management. Furthermore, continually looks for ways to make the process more efficient.
• Manages recurring gifts, matching gifts, and pledge tracking. Processes gifts and produces a yearly tax receipt letter as needed.
• Supports Donor Clubs (Andrew Erkenbrecher Society, Keeper Circle, and Futures Society): process gifts and update membership dates, produce and mail AES and KC membership cards, maintain rosters and records, and processing and mailing of monthly renewals or yearly invoices, as well as recapture solicitations
• Acknowledges all gifts and commitments in accordance with Development standards: accomplished within two-three working days of receipt. Acknowledgements for gifts are sent to the appropriate Development staff or Zoo Director’s office, with follow up to completion and finally mailing.
• Collaborates with the Director of Corporate Relations to manage and acknowledge the invoicing of all sponsorships appropriately.
• Provides support for special events including Zoofari, Zoo La La, and Zootanical by managing invoicing for sponsors, tracking ticket purchases, etc. and attends events for monetary or other help as needed.
• Manages credit card payment processing accounts (IATS/Blackbaud Merchant Services): processing and issuing credits as necessary.

DATABASE MANAGEMENT             

• Oversees Raiser’s Edge database, including database cleanup, records management and overall administration.
• Oversees connection with Galaxy and Raiser’s Edge while continually looking for ways to improve and optimize link, including Omatic software.
• Responsible for pulling mailing lists, reports and other data from Raiser’s Edge to support the team’s cultivation, and acquisition plans.
• Manages relationship between Finance team and Development, including providing reporting and overseeing the management of fund accounts within our database to match finance’s system.

OTHER (DEVELOPMENT TEAM SUPPORT)     

• Delivers and picks up department mail from Purchasing Department, including running mail through the postage machine for the team, as needed
• Manages the main printer for the Marketing and Development teams, as well as the letter folding machine, including calling support when broken, maintaining resources needed, and being the in-house expert.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support department goals and zoo mission.

MINIMUM DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 Education & Experience 

• A minimum of 2 years of related experience in an office environment (experience in data entry and administrative support)
• Raiser’s Edge or donor database experience required
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job will be considered

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational & communication skills
• Self-starter with demonstrated initiative and excellent follow-through
• The ideal candidate will display a positive attitude and energy, and demonstrate the following attributes: must hold self to high standards and treat others with respect; ability to work well with staff, volunteers, Zoo donors and prospects, as well as the general public. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft software programs and the ability learn new programs & tasks
• Possess excellent ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships within an organization; superior interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse personalities; tactful; mature; flexible.
• Be timely and reliable in attendance and performance.
• Have a demonstrated affinity for the Core Values & Mission of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Working Conditions: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment drug & nicotine screen & background check. While performing the duties of the job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand, walk, and utilize manual dexterity to use computer mouse and keyboard. As a Development team member participating in events, the incumbent may be exposed to outside weather conditions. This job may require walking throughout the day, (occasionally on the Zoo’s hilly walking paths), ability to work a flexible schedule (including early mornings, evenings & weekends, when needed) to support key events is required.

Position Details: Starting pay range is $22 - $25/hour. This is a full-time, hourly/non-exempt, and eligible for the Zoo’s benefit programs for non-union employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package in support of our employees’ Total Well-Being including affordable medical, dental & vision coverage; free mental health counseling and coaching, 401(k) plan with company match; flexible spending accounts; generous paid time off banks; company-paid disability & life insurance; park discounts and free passes.

To apply for this position: Please apply via our online application on our website at http://cincinnatizoo.org/about-us/job-opportunities/. Cover letter and resume should be attached to your online application.

We strive to be an organization that is diverse and reflects the fullness of society. With a strongly held value for an organizational culture characterized by inclusion and belonging, we are committed to equity in all we do. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to our organization’s diversity and who want to walk alongside us in our commitment to inclusion and equity. We are a Queen City Certified/Ellequate Leader in Workplace Equity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.