Associate Director, Client Partnerships

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as a project manager and strategic partner for nonprofit clients during the initial stages of project initiatives and for part-time assignments, including feasibility studies and development assessments.

• Oversee multiple onboarding projects at once, efficiently prioritizing tasks, identifying potential obstacles, and maintaining proactive communication with CCS team members.

• Serve as the primary point of contact and consultative liaison between clients and the CCS team.

• Foster relationship building and make a positive first impression on our client partners.

• Lead the design, execution, and facilitation of all initial planning calls and meetings.

• Create foundational materials that will guide the engagement, such as work plans, discussion guides, and other operational tools.

• Collaborate with nonprofits to develop preliminary case statements, which includes gathering key materials, extracting insights through discussions, and workshopping document drafts.

• Write and design materials aimed at donors.

• Conduct high-level data analysis to assess our clients’ historical fundraising performance and identify new opportunities.

• Review and comprehend contracts, deliverables, and project timelines to initiate partnership activities and meet deadlines prior to the primary director's assignment.

• Assist both client and internal team members in all aspects of project setup, and create internal tools and resources for effective project execution.

• Formulate strategy, produce deliverables, and liaise with clients and executives as the primary director for part-time projects.

• Ensure a smooth transition of each onboarding engagement to a full-time CCS team member.

• Provide assistance with proofreading, data entry, and training for clients and directors, as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of three to four years’ experience in a related field.

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.

• Strong philanthropic values and a dedication to service.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Exceptional interpersonal abilities and a talent for building trust and collaborating effectively with clients and CCS colleagues.

• Capacity to think critically, assess various perspectives, and navigate complex situations.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and teams simultaneously.

• Superior organizational skills, time management capabilities, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks concurrently.

• Highly self-driven with a tendency to take ownership.

• Proficient in Excel; additional experience in data analytics is a plus.

• Proficient in PowerPoint; additional graphic design skills are a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.

• Engaging training program.

• Access to resources.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Mentorship programs.

• Networking opportunities.