Initiative Support Associate, Consulting at Nonprofit Finance Fund
Worldwide
$66k - $70.2k
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Applications will close August 24, 2026. If you submit an application after August 24, we will consider your application if we need additional candidates.</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Position Reports to:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Senior Director, Consulting<br></span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Department:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Consulting</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"><br></span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Location: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">US-based remote, with a strong preference for candidates within commutable distance to one of NFF’s Offices (Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Oakland, and Los Angeles)<br></span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Salary Range: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">$66,000 - $70,200</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">About Nonprofit Finance Fund</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559737":-432,"335559739":100,"335559740":276}"> </span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Nonprofit Finance Fund</span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-fontsize="10">®</span></span><span data-contrast="auto"> (NFF</span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-fontsize="10">®</span></span><span data-contrast="auto">) is a nonprofit lender, consultant, and advocate.</span> <span data-contrast="auto">Since 1980, we’ve helped organizations access the money and resources they need to realize their communities’ aspirations. Alongside others, we’re working to build community wealth and well-being and put affordable housing, essential services, quality jobs, and excellent education within reach of more people. To learn more, visit </span><a href="https://www.nff.org/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">nff.org</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto">. Learn more about our work to achieve our vision through our </span><a href="https://nff.org/our-mission/theory-of-change/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Theory of Change</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> and </span><a href="https://nff.org/page/our-values"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Values</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto">. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">About the Role</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":100,"335559740":259}"> </span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">NFF’s Consulting team works with nonprofit organizations, funders, coalitions, networks and other mission-driven partners to support capacity building and financial sustainability. The team partners with nonprofit leaders navigating growth, change, and systemic challenges by providing strategic advice, financial analysis, and capacity-building support. Through customized consulting engagements nationwide, NFF helps organizations strengthen their capacity, sustainability, and impact. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">NFF seeks an Initiative Support Associate to strengthen project execution operational effectiveness and client service delivery within the Consulting Department. The Associate will partner closely with consulting staff to coordinate projects and initiatives, maintain accurate project information, track progress against key milestones, and support the operational processes that underpin high quality consulting engagements. While this role is grounded in project coordination and department operations, the Associate will work across teams to facilitate communication, organize information, support compliance and invoicing requirements, and ensure critical project data and documentation remain current and accessible. The Associate will also assist with the review and analysis of client materials, including financial statements and impact data, helping project teams effectively manage information and advance client engagements. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">NFF has offices in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Oakland, and Los Angeles. This is a US-based remote role, with a strong preference for candidates within commutable distance to one of NFF’s offices. NFF has core business hours where we expect all staff to be available from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm local time, and occasional travel (20%) is required.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">What You Will Do</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559737":-432,"335559739":120,"335559740":276}"> </span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Essential responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:</span></span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Project Coordination & Execution Support (40%) </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Coordinate project logistics and maintain project plans, action item trackers, timelines, deliverables, and other tools that support effective project execution</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Support client-facing administrative processes, including report timelines, invoicing and billing, tracking re-grant disbursements, and coordinating documentation with internal and external partners</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Prepare meeting materials, agendas, notes, and follow-up communications </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Monitor assigned tasks and proactively communicate progress, risks, and support needs </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Contribute to high quality client deliverables, including PowerPoint presentations, engagement letters, research reports, and workshop/training curriculum </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Identify opportunities for improvements; recommend policy or process changes as appropriate</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Research, Analysis & Deliverable Development (25%) </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Update and maintain Salesforce data, ensuring financial, impact, and project records are accurate, organized, and current</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Conduct research and gather information from a variety of sources to support consulting engagements </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Compile, organize, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Support the development of presentations, reports, summaries, and other client-facing deliverables </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Synthesize information into clear findings, observations, and recommendations </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Review work products for accuracy, consistency, and completeness prior to delivery </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Knowledge Management & Continuous Learning (15%)</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Identify recurring themes, trends, and insights across projects, clients, and engagements </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Contribute to development and maintenance of tools, templates, resources, and knowledge repositories </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Support efforts to capture lessons learned and effective practices from consulting engagements </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Share observations and emerging insights that may strengthen future project design and delivery </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Client & Team Support (10%)</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Collaborate effectively with colleagues across projects to support successful engagement outcomes </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Participate in client and internal meetings, contributing notes, follow-up actions, and logistical support </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Lead event logistics and support the delivery of client-facing workshops, training sessions, and convenings, including scheduling, participant coordination, materials preparation, and virtual or in-person execution</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Build positive working relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Seek feedback, clarification, and guidance to ensure alignment with project goals and expectations. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and solutions-oriented team environment </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Meetings and Other Duties as Assigned (10%)</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Participate in department, team, and organizational meetings </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Engage in professional development and learning opportunities </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Support special projects, initiatives, and organizational priorities as assigned </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Contribute to NFF as a learning organization that seeks to advance the sector </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Perform other duties consistent with the scope and level of the position </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Who You Are and Minimum Qualifications </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":259}"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent combinations of relevant education, training, and experience </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">One (1) year of professional work experience </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Strong written and verbal communication skills </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Demonstrated analytical, research, and problem-solving skills </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":240,"335559740":276,"335559991":360}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">The Strongest Candidates Will </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":276}"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Be committed to NFF’s values, mission, and approach to community impact </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Bring experience in nonprofit, public sector, consulting, financial services, or related environments </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Understand or be eager to learn about CDFIs and community-centered finance </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Build strong, trust-based relationships and collaborate effectively across teams, geographies, and perspectives in a highly matrixed organization </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Be able to work with large amounts of data to independently create reports and presentations </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Work independently, communicate proactively, and take ownership of outcomes </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Demonstrate curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Thrive in a dynamic, mission-driven environment where priorities evolve and ambiguity is common </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":240,"335559740":276,"335559991":360}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Benefits and Compensation </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":276}"> </span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">NFF offers a generous benefits package that currently includes up to twenty (20) paid holidays/business closure days, three (3) floating holidays, flexible time off, group medical insurance with a funded health reimbursement account, dental and vision plans, life insurance and disability plans, a retirement plan with both a non-elective employer contribution (4%) and additional match contribution (up to 2%), a “work from home” fund, and flexible spending accounts to cover health, dependent care, and commuter costs.</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">This is a full-time role with a compensation range of $66,000 - $70,200. A compensation offer is based on a candidate’s background and years of relevant experience, with consideration for internal equity. Because of our strong commitment to equity and growth, we do not negotiate compensation offers.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
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