Fairmount Ventures is seeking an Associate to support the full range of Fairmount’s core services, with a primary focus on strategic planning, organizational transformation, and fundraising consulting. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Center City Philadelphia with a minimum of two days per week in the office. In this role, the Associate will gain exposure to nonprofit organizations working in a variety of sectors – including education, human services, and economic development among others – and will learn from Fairmount’s team of seasoned development and strategic planning consultants.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities of the position include:

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT – Balance a diverse portfolio of client projects with multiple deadlines; develop and maintain project work plans and information trackers; record meeting notes; schedule meetings and interviews; communicate with internal teams and clients about findings, challenges, and progress; manage online grant submissions on behalf of clients.

WRITING – Draft summaries of research assignments, including initial implications for clients; draft or adapt sections of needs assessments, concept papers, and plans; compose outreach memos for clients to send to their stakeholders; develop proposals for foundations, corporations, and government funding sources through a mix of original writing and adaptation of existing proposals; write profiles for donors and funders, individual donor letters, and other client deliverables.

RESEARCH & ANALYSIS – Conduct stakeholder interviews; research best practices, demographic data, market data, budget and fundraising data, foundations and individual donor and board prospects; synthesize research and identify themes and implications from research and interviews to support strategy development and execution.

Education, Experience and Skills:

We are looking for someone who:

• Feels energized and excited by complex questions and sticky problems.
• Is excited to think deeply, ask questions, and challenge assumptions.
• Has exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to create connections between concepts and explain complicated ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Has experience conducting research, synthesizing information, and applying strong analytical skills.
• Has a proven record of working on multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Has the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Has excellent organizational skills.
• Feels comfortable engaging with clients and providing thoughtful and service-oriented support.
• Has at least 2 years of relevant work experience and a college degree

Compensation

Compensation for this position is between $45,000 – $55,000 and based on candidates’ qualifications, experience. skills and education. Fairmount offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, personal, sick, and volunteer time off, medical, and dental coverage, and a 401k retirement plan.