Senior Advisor, Sponsored Projects & Funds

Seeking talent across the United States, the EU and the United Kingdom.

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) is a nonprofit organization that currently advises on and manages more than $400 million in annual giving by individuals, families, corporations and major foundations. Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors accelerates philanthropy in pursuit of a just world.
Continuing the Rockefeller family’s legacy of thoughtful, effective philanthropy, RPA remains at the forefront of philanthropic growth and innovation, with a diverse team led by experienced grantmakers with significant depth of knowledge across the spectrum of issue areas. Founded in 2002, RPA has grown into one of the world’s largest philanthropic service organizations and, as a whole, has facilitated more than $3 billion in grantmaking to nearly 70 countries. RPA serves as a fiscal sponsor for more than 120+ projects, providing governance, management and operational infrastructure to support their charitable purposes. For more information, please go to www.rockpa.org.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Senior Advisor has a portfolio of assigned fiscal sponsorship projects and has the responsibility for developing and

maintaining strategic partnerships with both the leadership of the project and the funders of the project. The Senior

Advisor provides strategic advice [counsel sounds legal at RPA] for assigned client relationships involving frequent

interaction with clients and active support for charitable project outcomes funded by various grants to the project. The

Senior Advisor is the lead on a relationship supported by other team members to handle service transactions and

support and guidance.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Lead the guidance and support for the delivery of a group of significant projects within a function, using an appropriate

project management methodology to give assurance that the intended outcomes of RPA team contributions are

identified and achieved.

PROJECT SCOPE DEFINITION

Lead the planning and delivery of a wide range of information gathering and stakeholder consultation activities and

specify, negotiate, and agree on RPA operational deliverables ensuring integration across the program.

PROJECT RISK AND ISSUE MANAGEMENT

Manage identification of risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints associated with the project, escalating these where

appropriate. Where necessary, develop, agree on, and implement solutions to overcome these.

PROJECT TEAM MANAGEMENT

Leads team engagement; defines the guidance required to achieve outcome, coordinates team actions across project

activities; coordinates flow of additional team members’ efforts; and builds the capability of the team through training,

coaching, and mentoring.

BUSINESS ANALYSIS

Interpret the philanthropic need and identify solution recommendations to operational problems at a project unit level.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Support business development opportunities through the cultivation of key external relationships, representing the

organization in desirable networks, and generating proposals and related content as needed.

COMPLEXITY AND PROBLEM- SOLVING

• Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently while providing guidance and training to

others on planning, organizing, prioritizing, and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives.

• Works at an advanced level to shift into and out of a mental mindset associated with assessing the facts and

circumstances of the current situation and/or environment and making the appropriate/innovative adjustments

to thinking and work habits to thrive in any scenario. Typically works independently and provides guidance.

• Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to negotiate independently while providing guidance and training to

others on how to help the organization by obtaining consensus between two or more internal or external parties

who may have different interests.

• Works at an advanced level to prioritize components of a project, program, or portfolio work in context with

risks, activities, stakeholders, etc. across the life of the project or program. Typically works independently and

provides guidance.

• Able to work independently or with minimal ongoing supervision, but also able to function collaboratively as

part of a broader client team as needed.

• Contributes meaningful creative insights, original ideas, and strategic counsel that distinguishes the organization

from competitors.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Works with full competence to identify, acquire, and manage the resources (physical and human) for the

project. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.

• Assign tasks and responsibilities to Assistants, Associates, and Advisors as needed. Provide directional guidance,

feedback, and training as needed. Coordinate and manage tasks to support projects.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND E XPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s and graduate work or equivalent experience preferred.

• Previous professional experience in the philanthropic or related field with increasing responsibility and proven

effectiveness in working with Grantmakers, programs, grant seekers, and non-profit organizations in content

creation and or research (7-9 or more years of experience)

• Skills/Knowledge: An understanding of the broad spectrum of private philanthropy, including trends in giving

and key issues.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Must be willing to travel for client work as needed

The incumbent in the role must demonstrate a commitment to RPA’s Mission and Values:

At Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, our mission is to accelerate philanthropy in pursuit of a just world, by providing deep global expertise to make philanthropy more thoughtful, equitable and effective.

o We believe that philanthropy can help create a better world.
o We make decisions that center people and communities.
o We believe philanthropy has a responsibility to pursue equity.
o We uphold the highest standards of integrity and trust.
o We are committed to learning and sharing knowledge.

If our mission resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification listed. You may bring valuable perspectives and experiences that aren’t captured here but could contribute meaningfully to our work. We’re excited to learn what you can offer.

Compensation & Benefits

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health coverage, retirement benefits, paid sick leave, vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement and access to professional development resources.

The salary range is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

 

• United States Pay Range: $135,000-145,000 USD salary per year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

 

Compensation for employees hired outside the United States will be established in accordance with applicable local market practices, employment laws, and other applicable requirements.

• EU € 92,000 - 127,000 gross salary per year. The applicable compensation range within this range will vary based on the employee’s country of employment and applicable local market practices and requirements.
• United Kingdom Pay Range: £90,000-108,000 GBP gross salary per year.

Application Process

Applications will be reviewed as received. In order to be considered, all applications must include a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications and your resume. The position will remain open until filled.

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors celebrates the uniqueness of our staff, our partners, and the communities we serve. We are committed to inclusion with the goal of cultivating a culture of belonging and acceptance. We strive to embed this value in our philanthropic work to advance a more just, equitable and sustainable world.

RPA is an equal opportunity employer.