About Cento Amici:
Cento Amici (100 Friends) is a community-based, member organization dedicated to providing need-based scholarship assistance to qualified students in New Jersey. Our mission is to enhance the educational opportunities for those who need it most and who are most underserved by existing need-based programs. Cento Amici currently provides funding to thirteen secondary and higher education institutions. The organization raises funds through its annual dinner, an annual golf outing and dues collections.
1 Job Opening
Position: Executive Director
Status: Part Time (15-20 hours per week)
Location: Remote (with in-person presence required for key events)
Salary: $30,000 per year; plus potential bonus structure for exceeding performance metrics
Position Summary:
Cento Amici (www.centoamici.org) is seeking a part time executive director. Reporting to the President, this individual will oversee membership dues, plan and execute major annual events, and develop new opportunities to deepen relationships with members and supporters. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Cento Amici board of directors and will be a self-motivated team player who is reliable and has a strong interest in supporting an evolving, mission-driven nonprofit.
Description of Duties and Responsibilities:
Engagement & Relationship Building
- Serve as a primary point of contact for members and key supporters
- Develop and implement new engagement opportunities for organization constituents
- Identify creative ways to increase participation, retention, and visibility of the organization
- Manage and expand Cento Amici’s social media and email marketing channels
- Strengthen long-term relationships with members and grantees
Event Planning & Execution
- Working with the Events Chair, plan, coordinate and execute an annual Golf Outing
- Working with the Events Chair, plan, coordinate and execute an Annual Dinner
- Manage event logistics including venues, vendors, timelines, budgets, collateral design, marketing and volunteer coordination
- Work closely with board members and committees to ensure events achieve desired goals
Operations & Dues Management
- Manage and track membership and annual dues
- Ensure timely invoicing, collection, and acknowledgment of dues and donations
- Maintain accurate records and reporting for organization leadership
Education & Experience Required:
- Minimum of five years of experience in fundraising, event management or relevant field
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency and/or experience with GiveSmart, Clover, Constant Contact or other platforms/software is desirable
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Comfort managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Proficiency with basic office and database tools (CRM experience a plus)
- Experience developing engagement strategies or donor/member programs
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Michael Fazio at mfazio@sbp.org.