Senior Manager, Philanthropies Special Projects

Geller; New York (NY); On-site; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Annual bonus consideration

Job summary

Geller in New York seeks a senior project leader to drive end-to-end philanthropic initiatives, from problem definition through analysis, execution and delivery.

This role builds sophisticated financial models, leads cross-functional teams, and translates insights into decision-ready recommendations for senior leadership, with a compensation package including base salary $190k-$220k and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include Finance, Accounting, Economics, Public Policy.
• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in philanthropy, nonprofit operations, finance, strategy, or management consulting.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional projects and delivering strategic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of complex philanthropic special projects, from problem definition through analysis, execution, and delivery.
• Manage projects involving strategic planning, operational assessments, financial modeling, and program evaluation.
• Structure ambiguous or evolving initiatives into clear workplans, timelines, and deliverables.

Skills

Project leadership

Financial modeling

Strategic analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

• Lead end‑to‑end execution of complex philanthropic special projects, from problem definition through analysis, execution, and delivery.
• Manage projects involving strategic planning, operational assessments, financial modeling, and program evaluation.
• Structure ambiguous or evolving initiatives into clear workplans, timelines, and deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end execution of complex philanthropic special projects, from problem definition through analysis, execution, and delivery.
• Manage projects involving strategic planning, operational assessments, financial modeling, and program evaluation.
• Structure ambiguous or evolving initiatives into clear workplans, timelines, and deliverables.

Strategic & Financial Analysis

• Build and oversee sophisticated financial models, projections, and scenarios to support decision‑making.
• Conduct in‑depth analysis, research, and due diligence related to philanthropic strategies, grantmaking structures, and operating models.
• Translate complex analysis into clear, decision‑ready materials for senior stakeholders.

Client & Stakeholder Support

• Serve as a key contributor to high‑profile client initiatives, supporting senior leadership with insights and recommendations.
• Partner with internal teams across Philanthropies, Finance, Accounting, and Operations to execute cross‑functional projects.
• Support initiatives such as partner or grantee evaluations, infrastructure assessments, and capacity‑building efforts.

Process Improvement & Execution Excellence

• Identify opportunities to improve how special projects are scoped, executed, and delivered.
• Develop repeatable frameworks, templates, and best practices to support future special projects.
• Ensure high standards of quality, accuracy, and timeliness across all deliverables.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in philanthropy, nonprofit operations, finance, strategy, or management consulting.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross‑functional projects and delivering strategic analysis.
• Exposure to philanthropic organizations, foundations, or nonprofit advisory work strongly preferred.

The Base Salary Range For This Position Is

$190,000 - $220,000

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits as well as the potential for an annual bonus consideration.