Company Overview: Giving Tree Associates (GTA) is committed to helping nonprofit organizations achieve their missions and reach optimal potential. Whether just beginning to evaluate the need for a campaign, in the midst of executing a strategic plan, or exploring optimal board and staffing structures, Giving Tree partners with nonprofits to meet and exceed their organizational objectives.

Position Overview: Associate Consultants (AC) at Giving Tree Associates are integral to the success of a project. ACs manage project timelines to keep projects moving forward on schedule and provide fundraising and administrative support to consultants and/or principals on various client projects. The ability to multitask and prioritize while maintaining attention to detail is critical, as is strong and open communication with GTA and client teams. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of the fundraising world and 1-3 years of professional experience in a related field.

Position requires the ability to:

  • Correspond in a professional and timely manner with clients and supervisors.
  • Communicate openly with clients and colleagues.
  • Multi-task and manage several projects at one time with keen attention to detail.
  • Prioritize action items efficiently.
  •  Proficiently use Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and mail merge manager.
  • Use and learn new CRM programs, CMS, email marketing tools, and other web-based and social media tools.
  •  Problem solve resourcefully and proactively.
  •  Self motivate and work in an independent environment.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Collecting, compiling, organizing and entering data.
  • Tracking projects and timelines including:
  • Keeping notes throughout the week of client and team’s progress.
  • Preparing agendas and other materials for meetings.
  •  Taking meeting minutes that track important decisions and action items.
  • Sending follow-up to all relevant parties and corresponding appropriately with the responsible team member.
  • Drafting acknowledgment letters, campaign materials and other correspondence with donors.
  • Interacting with volunteers and board members.
  • Conducting prospect and foundation research (training can be offered if needed).
  • Assisting with the planning and execution of fundraising events.
  • Conducting research on new tools and best practices.
  •  Keeping team to established project timeline.

To apply, send resume and cover letter to Lisa Tarshis at