Senior Associate, Communications and Programs

Center for Effective Philanthropy

. Design and deliver polished remote and in-person sessions for foundation staff and leaders .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $97,000 - $106,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and delivering engaging learning sessions, utilizing equity and inclusion principles in content creation, and managing participant communications effectively. Proficient in developing curricula and learning tools while leveraging technology for remote and in-person facilitation.

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Curriculum DevelopmentWorkshop FacilitationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyZoom Logistics ManagementNonprofit Sector Experience

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentWorkshop FacilitationParticipant Feedback AnalysisContent DesignEquity and Inclusion Application

Soft Skills

Excellent Writing SkillsStrong Communication SkillsPersonal IntegrityCommitment to Excellence

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordGoogle SuiteExcelZoomPowerPointOutlookSalesforce

Industry Keywords

Philanthropy TrendsNonprofit ExperienceAdult LearningPeer Learning CohortsFoundation Staff

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and deliver polished remote and in-person sessions for foundation staff and leaders
Co-facilitate remote and in-person learning sessions for peer learning cohorts and custom workshops
Apply CEP research, client context, and philanthropy trends across Learning Institute offerings
Develop PowerPoint presentations, session outlines, discussion prompts, guest speaker interview questions, and other learning tools
Apply equity and inclusion to content design
Manage registration and ongoing participant communications
Design, execute, and analyze participant feedback systems
Co-manage processes and innovation in Communications and Programs offerings
Participate in team discussions, cross-team projects, internal knowledge base development, and operations
Populate and maintain online course platforms with curriculum content
Manage in-session Zoom logistics, including technical testing, breakout groups, slides, and polls
Support other Communications and Programs team needs as needed
Report to the Senior Manager and represent CEP in virtual and in-person speaking engagements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three years of work experience, with previous consulting, foundation, and/or nonprofit experience highly desired
Excellent writing and communication skills
Excitement about improving the effectiveness of philanthropy and the nonprofit sector
Familiarity with adult learning a plus
Experience developing and delivering curricula and learning tools (e.g., reflection exercises, facilitation guides, etc.) and facilitating workshops/trainings a major plus
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Google Suite, Excel, Zoom, PowerPoint, and Outlook; familiarity with Salesforce a plus
Highest level of personal integrity and commitment to excellence
Travel annually of up to 10–20% is required of this position
A bachelor’s (BA, BS) degree or equivalent is required, with subsequent relevant experience
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
CEP is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Performance Based Incentive Compensation
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and pet insurance plans
Generous paid time off plan, including three weeks of annually accrued vacation, up to 15 holidays, plus an end-of-year break
Flexible working schedule options
401(k) plan with a 1:1 Employer Match up to 5% of total compensation
Generous annual personal professional development allowance
Flexible spending and dependent care tax free savings plans
Life insurance covered 100% by the organization
Option to work fully remotely from anywhere four weeks per year