Ace Hardware

In addition, they will assist the Ace Foundation Manager in the Ace Outfitters Brand Store and lead the charitable apparel program at Ace. As a member of the Ace Foundation team, they will provide support at conventions and at fundraising events throughout the year hosted by retailers and corporate teams.. Experience in Blackbaud, Raisers Edge. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review. Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!. Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more

foundation specialist

About This Role The Ace Foundation Specialist will lead the corporate fundraising strategy including all events and donation opportunities for Oak Brook, Care Center, and Field employees. In addition, they will assist the Ace Foundation Manager in the Ace Outfitters Brand Store and lead the charitable apparel program at Ace. As a member of the Ace Foundation team, they will provide support at conventions and at fundraising events throughout the year hosted by retailers and corporate teams.What You’ll Do <ul><li>Lead the Foundation apparel program</li><li>Co-lead the Ace Outfitters Brand Store</li><li>Lead and coordinate all corporate fundraising programs</li><li>Provide event support for Foundation events</li><li>Maintain websites and auction sites for conventions and events</li><li>Organize corporate fundraising functions</li></ul>Who You Are We are looking for a motivated individual to lead fundraising initiatives and programs.  This person should be organized, detail oriented, and a self-starter.  The candidate should have the ability to handle several projects at once while meeting deadlines and goals.  This role offers the opportunity to be passionate about making a difference through philanthropy.Required Skills <ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience</li><li>Demonstrated experience with fundraising programs and donor cultivation</li><li>Basic knowledge of website creation/maintenance</li><li>Ability to independently initiate projects and activities</li><li>Excellent time-management abilities</li><li>Knowledge of accounting fundamentals </li><li>Proficient in Word, Excel, and Power Point. </li><li>Solid organizational skills and very detail orientated</li><li>Ability to travel 20-25%</li></ul>Preferred Skills<ul><li>Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communications</li><li>Experience in Blackbaud, Raisers Edge</li></ul>Compensation Details:$63100 - $79000Why should you join our team? We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:<ul><li>Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 126% of your target opportunity!)</li><li>Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions, averaging 9.6% per year of eligible earnings over the past 5 years</li><li>Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents</li><li>21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire</li><li>Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions</li><li>Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation</li><li>Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review</li><li>We know the work environment matters. That’s why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales</li><li>We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!</li><li>Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more</li><li>Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off</li><li>Adoption cost reimbursement</li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events</li><li>Identity theft protection</li></ul>* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable policies.We want to hear from you! When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets.Equal Opportunity Employer Ace Hardware Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.DisclaimerThe pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires. Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview. This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.

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