Initiative Support Associate

Summary

Join Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) as an Initiative Support Associate and contribute to our mission of building racial equity and community well-being. You will play a key role in supporting the Consulting team by managing projects, coordinating logistics, conducting research, and analyzing data. This fully remote position, with a preference for candidates near NFF offices, offers opportunities for professional growth and impact. You will work closely with consultants and practice managers, supporting a diverse portfolio of work and ensuring exceptional client experiences. The role requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, along with experience in nonprofit management or related fields. NFF offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including unlimited vacation time and a comprehensive health plan.

Requirements

• Have a minimum of 1 year of professional work experience, preferably in nonprofit management, philanthropy, government, consulting and/or financial services
• Have a strong relationship-building approach with the ability to center the needs of internal team members and consulting clients
• Enjoy collaborating with team members who are working together to re-envision how we combine investments and financial expertise to drive change in communities
• Have strong analytical and research skills and ability to work with large amounts of data to create reports and presentations independently
• Be proficient with Microsoft Outlook Applications (e.g., Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and have the ability to build flexible, efficient financial models and clear presentations
• Be a self-starter who takes ownership and demonstrates accountability
• Have strong organizational and time management skills to support multiple projects and work plans simultaneously
• Possess effective communication skills on project timelines and deliverables, both written and verbal, and an eagerness to collaborate with colleagues (within and outside of Consulting Department) in sharing insights, resources, and learnings
• Be flexible, adaptable, and willing to pivot on short notice to meet the organization’s needs
• Be committed to continuous improvement and demonstrate a growth mindset
• Embody NFF’s mission, core values and commitment to equity

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage multiple project work plans, meeting internal and external deliverables in an efficient and timely manner in compliance with NFF rules and regulations
• Manage key administrative functions in support of efficient operations and achievement of program goals including supporting the development of analyses and materials for internal and external meetings and follow up on items resulting from the meetings
• Develop a process to collect client financial information, data capture, and scheduling; track and manage progress against budget, capacity, and delivery targets
• Coordinate logistics for client events both in-person and virtual including building and managing the attendee list, scheduling, coordinating team communication, selecting venue or virtual platform, and organizing event materials and meals
• Support client-facing financial processes, including report timelines, invoicing and billing for program engagements, tracking re-grant disbursements, and coordinating documentation with internal team members and external partners
• Identify opportunities for improvements; recommend policy or process changes as appropriate
• Conduct in-depth analyses, assessments, and sector research
• Update and maintain database in Salesforce including keeping financial and impact records and other documents organized and up to date
• Support colleagues with initial assessments, data analysis and sector research
• Manage and monitor client data, reports, files, and research
• Support the development, distribution, collection and analysis of client outcome and demographic surveys
• Conduct research to support client engagements, including sector trends, nonprofit financial benchmarks, and best practices in leadership and strategy
• Support with the design and delivery of new and innovative client work
• Lead event logistics and support the execution of client-facing workshops, training sessions, and convenings. Responsibilities include scheduling, attendee management, preparing materials, and ensuring seamless virtual or in-person execution
• Support the development of presentations for clients that both identify and communicate key findings and recommendations for addressing core strategic and financial issues
• Contribute to high quality client deliverables, including PPT presentations, engagement letters, research reports, and workshop/training curriculum
• Provide team support to accomplish initiative goals, research methods for improvement and contribute to providing recommendations while anticipating future needs
• Contribute to NFF as a learning organization that seeks to advance the sector

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Salesforce and Asana

Benefits

• Up to 18 paid holidays
• 3 floating holidays
• Unlimited vacation time off
• Health insurance with a NFF funded health reimbursement account
• Employer match and non-match contributions toward your retirement plan
• Flexibility to work remotely or from our offices in major cities
• A “work from home” fund
• Flexible spending accounts that cover medical, commuter, and childcare costs