Associate Director

Arabella Advisors; Chicago, Durham, Washington (IL, NC, District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabella Advisors in Chicago, IL seeks an Associate Director to supervise a portfolio of fiscally sponsored projects and lead account teams ensuring smooth operations and delivery.

You'll build deep relationships with project staff, donors, and internal teams, integrating project management rigor with strategic thinking to move complex programs forward efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications

• Associates Directors are experienced operations professionals with strong project management skills.
• Oversee a portfolio of fiscally sponsored projects and manage account teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of fiscally sponsored projects and manage account teams.
• Coordinate with donors and stakeholders to move operational pieces forward efficiently.

Skills

Project management

Relationship management

Job description

Arabella Advisors helps foundations, philanthropists and investors who are serious about impact achieve the greatest good with their resources. We work on issues ranging from the social and economic advancement of women and girls, and conservation of our climate and planet, to reducing poverty and inequity in the United States and around the world. Our staff members are mission-driven and action-oriented, and have a unique combination of experience in philanthropy, business, nonprofits, government, finance, law, and other fields. We combine creative, strategic thinking with knowledge and networks developed through decades of hands‑on experience. The fastest-growing philanthropic advisory firm in the nation, Arabella is also a certified B Corporation.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Associate Directors are experienced operations professionals with strong project management skills who oversee a portfolio of fiscally sponsored projects.

This role is ideal for experienced relationship managers interested in leading management for a portfolio of complex projects, and overseeing and managing account teams in that work. They work within an assigned team and with project staff members, donors, and other stakeholders to ensure all the operational pieces move forward successfully and efficiently. This role requires deep relationship building and thought partnership with project staff and internal teams.

COMPENSATION

$75,000-$95,000

Arabella Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to racial equity. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know.

We encourage you to read (or listen to) our DEI statement prior to applying. We make a particular effort to recruit people of color and members of marginalized groups to apply for open positions. Once you have applied, we welcome your feedback on how you have experienced our values around DEI in the recruitment process.

While Arabella is open to individuals from various locations applying to join our team, please note that we generally are unable to pay for relocation expenses, and all applicants must already be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of application to be considered for this position.