Senior Manager, Philanthropies Special Projects

Key Responsibilities

• Special Projects Leadership
  • Lead end‑to‑end execution of complex philanthropic special projects, from problem definition through analysis, execution, and delivery.
  • Manage projects involving strategic planning, operational assessments, financial modeling, and program evaluation.
  • Structure ambiguous or evolving initiatives into clear workplans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Strategic & Financial Analysis
  • Build and oversee sophisticated financial models, projections, and scenarios to support decision‑making.
  • Conduct in‑depth analysis, research, and due diligence related to philanthropic strategies, grantmaking structures, and operating models.
  • Translate complex analysis into clear, decision‑ready materials for senior stakeholders.
• Client & Stakeholder Support
  • Serve as a key contributor to high‑profile client initiatives, supporting senior leadership with insights and recommendations.
  • Partner with internal teams across Philanthropies, Finance, Accounting, and Operations to execute cross‑functional projects.
  • Support initiatives such as partner or grantee evaluations, infrastructure assessments, and capacity‑building efforts.
• Process Improvement & Execution Excellence
  • Identify opportunities to improve how special projects are scoped, executed, and delivered.
  • Develop repeatable frameworks, templates, and best practices to support future special projects.
  • Ensure high standards of quality, accuracy, and timeliness across all deliverables.

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field preferred.
• Experience
  • 8–10+ years of progressive experience in philanthropy, nonprofit operations, finance, strategy, or management consulting.
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross‑functional projects and delivering strategic analysis.
  • Exposure to philanthropic organizations, foundations, or nonprofit advisory work strongly preferred.
• The base salary range for this position is: $190,000 - $220,000
• Base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• The total compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits as well as the potential for an annual bonus consideration.