Graham-Pelton Associates have an important role to play in the life of the company, from delivery of service to clients, to thought leadership, career mentorship, and participating in sales activity. Associates are part-time independent contractors who partner with Graham-Pelton, bringing together the benefits of autonomy and flexibility and the support and resources of a global fundraising firm. Associates join the company at many different levels of experience and expertise from mid-career to the Senior Executive level. Associates serve specific roles within the firm and our Practice Groups; during hiring conversations, we will discuss with you your areas of expertise and expectations about the amount of time you can deliver service on a monthly basis. Associates serve in one or more of Graham-Pelton’s Practice Groups: Healthcare, Higher Education, Independent Schools, and Social & Global Impact. The Associate partnership brings mutual benefit to the individual and Graham-Pelton by way of:
• Delivering exemplary counsel
• Leveraging professional networks
• Contributing to thought leadership
• Positioning your expertise within the industry
• Informing fundraising and philanthropic trends
• Promoting growth opportunities for the individual and the firm
As a firm, we know our greatest asset is the collective knowledge, passion, and experience of our remarkable colleagues. We foster a culture where all are treated fairly and with respect. Graham-Pelton is committed to a workplace that promotes diversity, personal and professional growth, and instills bold, forward thinking about our role in the philanthropic landscape.
Responsibilities
- Provision of on and off-site counsel and deliverables to current clients engaged with Graham-Pelton which meet the brand and quality standards of the firm
- Regular reporting of activity to the client (weekly or monthly depending on the service agreement)
- Facilitation of key relationships with clients and with colleagues assigned to relevant projects
- Participation in key client meetings required for successful client engagement which may include but are not limited to weekly meetings, remote or in person strategic discussions, and report deliveries
- Ongoing project support to assigned clients
- Participating in sales activities, if applicable and determined during the Associate onboarding process
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Minimum of 5 years previous fundraising or development experience required
• Willingness to travel (driver’s license required)