Manager, Strategy & Philanthropy

Envoy Advisory, LLC is seeking a Manager in its Strategy & Philanthropy practice to support leaders and organizations to pursue new strategic priorities and growth opportunities. Reporting to the Managing Director of the Strategy & Philanthropy practice, the Manager will take on a diverse range of projects, focusing primarily on leading client engagements and supporting organizational leaders, philanthropists, and foundation teams. The ideal candidate is collaborative and a self-starter who would be excited to work in a fast-paced environment. They will have experience working in the social impact arena and be excited by the opportunity to advise clients, conduct research, create written and visual deliverables, and build tools and resources for organizations and the field.ResponsibilitiesThis role will lead and support a range of projects helping leaders develop and expand their initiatives. Additionally, they will work closely with the Envoy team on various projects and tasks to assist clients and projects. Primary responsibilities include:Client EngagementServe as point of contact for Strategy & Philanthropy engagements and support Associates with development and maintenance of project plansCollaborate with the Managing Director and project team to execute on project plans and advise clients on implementing and growing initiativesLead meeting facilitation, conduct stakeholder follow-up, and extract key insights for internal and external reviewDevelop and present deliverables for clients in a timely and professional mannerManage timelines and activities to ensure the team meets and exceeds expectationsConduct post-engagement assessments to drive continuous improvement and improve engagement outcomesResource Development and CommunicationsDevelop and refine resources, tools, and materials to support client engagements andother partnersLead market research and field analysis, including due diligence on community organizations, foundations, and other relevant stakeholders and peer institutionsCollaborate with the Envoy team to develop and publish industry-leading content onto Envoy's Insights pageSupport business development research and proposal development, as neededRepresent the Envoy team at learning sessions, webinars, convenings, panels and moreSpecial ProjectsEngage with broader Envoy and Fair Chance Employment teams and provide project support, as neededSupport management of interns or Research Associates, as neededQualificationsOutstanding written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work both independently and collaboratively with a teamStrong organizational skills and attention to detailDemonstrated experience and skill in research, writing, and analysisExperience and passion for nonprofit strategy, grantmaking, and belief in equity and opportunityExperience working directly with clients and partners and managing external relationshipsFlexibility and willingness to work across multiple projects, playing both leadership and supportive rolesPrior experience with program development, associations, nonprofits, and/or projectmanagement, preferredAdvanced degree and/or 5+ years of work experience in a related fieldAbility to travel 5-10%, on average, to client meetings and Envoy team gatheringsCompensation$90,000-$100,000 starting salary with opportunities for growthFully covered Medical, Dental, and Vision BenefitsMatched 401kMatched charitable contributions up to $1,000Paid time off for vacation, sick, and personal timeSubmit resume, cover letter, and writing sample to careers@envoy.us with the subject line"Envoy 2024 Manager, Strategy and Philanthropy".J-18808-Ljbffr