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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Fund for Leaders Information Manager - **Company:** Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $58,614.0 - $87,942.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Adobe Acrobat, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Outlook, Databases, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office, Power BI, Software Tools, Microsoft Power Automate, Data Strategy, Cerner CCL - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usa3a33eea98b1bfba6dc13e12bfa45f16/eaa ## About the Role 1. 3+ years of experience in a related field; Bachelor's degree in analytics, non-profit management, or related area, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience. 2. Experience using a grantmaking system, CRM, or other database. Solid working knowledge of, or ability to learn, ELCA GrantMaker (Fluxx) platform and Blackbaud integrated CRM. 3. Strong analytical skills: ability to comprehend patterns in data and work with data teams to design and implement processes/solutions. Ability to evaluate data for accuracy and troubleshoot issues. 4. High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (prepare data for import into databases) and Word. Knowledge of Adobe PDF and Microsoft Planner preferred. 5. AI competence, Microsoft CoPilot, and Power BI preferred. 6. Excellent organizational and communication skills; self-starter; ability to manage time and projects and to meet deadlines. 7. Ability to work with sensitive materials and maintain appropriate confidentiality. 8. Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism. 9. Appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the ELCA. 10. Minimum Technical Competency: Computer knowledge that enables you to operate a Windows Computer and follow basic troubleshooting instructions. Software skills to efficiently use computer programs and applications. Ability to leverage computer knowledge and software skills to understand new software, follow process, and identify opportunities for improvement. Must have experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc.). Physical While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone. This position requires sitting for long periods of time. May be required to lift boxes of materials. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ## Description The Fund for Leaders Information Manager is responsible for effective data strategies and management, leads several key program processes, and manages the synod and congregation scholarships for the ELCA Fund for Leaders. The eligibility of a candidate for remote or hybrid positions may depend on the residency of the candidate, and the budget for the role, including salary or pay, insurance coverage, and/or tax burden. Candidates for this position must reside within the fifty United States or the District of Columbia and be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. 1. Manages ELCA GrantMaker processes for Synod and Congregation scholarships. This includes producing and sending synods their annual reports, training and coordination of nominees with synod representatives, and communication with applicants as they apply. 2. Implement strategies and procedures for the accurate and timely management of all information pertaining to Fund for Leaders scholarships, endowments, stewardship contacts, awards, and recipients in the ECIS database. Works effectively with Advancement Services and IT colleagues to automate processes and manage information for the efficient operations of the Fund for Leaders program. 3. Generates and verifies all data for the FFL Annual Report, assists the FFL Director with coordinating the student/donor match process, and manages the collection and distribution of student thank-you letters. Participates in ongoing operations discussions in collaboration with the Program Director, Fund for Leaders. 4. Serves as the FFL team's in-office presence. This includes monitoring FFL's mail and distributing it to appropriate colleagues in a timely manner, and coordinating/distributing FFL swag materials when partners have meetings in the building and/or mailing materials to events across the country. 5. Manages the program's calendar and tasks in Microsoft Planner. Updates Planner with appropriate documents related to each task for continuity from year to year. 6. Maintains excellent relationships and responsive communication with synod staff, applicants and recipients, donors, and ELCA seminary staff. 7. Assists in maintaining an active presence for the FFL program on ELCA LeadNet platform. Plays an active role in team efforts to grow use of the platform, leveraging current communications already occurring. 8. Works with CCL Leadership teammates to learn about and support the whole team's efforts and work toward continual improvement of data processes and procedures within the team's purview. 9. Collects and analyzes data on Synod and Congregation nomination process. Recommends operational improvements as needed to ensure the process aligns with programmatic core values. 10. Other duties/projects as required, Who We Are: Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company; it's a people company. Where building relationships is just as important as building properties. 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