Senior Advisor, Sponsored Projects, Funds

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

. Manage a portfolio of assigned fiscal sponsorship projects.

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing fiscal sponsorship projects and developing strategic partnerships within the philanthropic sector. Proven ability to lead project management initiatives, engage stakeholders, and provide strategic advice to enhance client relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management MethodologyStrategic Partnership DevelopmentPhilanthropic KnowledgeTeam Engagement and MentoringRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementContent CreationResearchGrant ManagementStakeholder ConsultationOperational Deliverables DefinitionResource ManagementProblem Solving

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingCommunicationNegotiation

Industry Keywords

PhilanthropyNon-Profit OrganizationsGrantmakersBusiness DevelopmentClient Relationship Management

Tech Stack

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RPA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio of assigned fiscal sponsorship projects.
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with project leadership and funders.
Provide strategic advice and support for assigned client relationships.
Lead guidance and support for significant projects using an appropriate project management methodology.
Plan and deliver information-gathering and stakeholder-consultation activities.
Define, negotiate, and agree on RPA operational deliverables.
Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints; develop and implement solutions.
Lead team engagement, coordinate project activities, and build team capability through training, coaching, and mentoring.
Interpret philanthropic needs and recommend solutions to operational problems.
Support business development through external relationships, networks, proposals, and related content.
Identify, acquire, and manage project resources.
Assign tasks and responsibilities to Assistants, Associates, and Advisors; provide guidance, feedback, and training.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s and graduate work or equivalent experience preferred.
Previous professional experience in the philanthropic or related field with increasing responsibility and proven effectiveness in working with Grantmakers, programs, grant seekers, and non-profit organizations in content creation and or research (7-9 or more years of experience)
An understanding of the broad spectrum of private philanthropy, including trends in giving and key issues.
Must be willing to travel for client work as needed
Commitment to RPA’s Mission and Values
Applications must include a cover letter describing interest and qualifications and a resume

Benefits

Comp & perks

health coverage
retirement benefits
paid sick leave
vacation and holidays
tuition reimbursement
access to professional development resources