Deputy Director

WHO WE ARE

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) is a nonprofit organization that currently advises on and manages more than $400 million in annual giving by individuals, families, corporations, and major foundations. Continuing the Rockefeller family's legacy of thoughtful, effective philanthropy, RPA remains at the forefront of philanthropic growth and innovation, with a diverse team led by experienced grant makers with significant depth of knowledge across the spectrum of issue areas. Founded in 2002, RPA has grown into one of the world's largest philanthropic service organizations and, as a whole, has facilitated more than $3 billion in grantmaking to nearly 70 countries. RPA also serves as a fiscal sponsor for more than 90 projects, providing governance, management, and operational infrastructure to support their charitable purposes. For more information, please go to www.rockpa.org.

WHO WE SEEK

We seek an enthusiastic, self-starter that has passion for RPA s mission and values, and a commitment to excellence. The ideal candidate is a reliable professional capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced client service environment with tact and diplomacy. This person must be curious, committed to exceptional client service, command a strong attention to detail, and enjoy problem solving. Candidate should demonstrate commitment to RPA s values of integrity, diversity, quality and trust.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Deputy Director manages multiple project teams of advisory professionals and administrative staff, as well as consultants as appropriate. The Deputy Director plays a key role in the development of standards and best practices in serving a broad spectrum of family, individual and institutional donors. The Deputy Director formulates and implements strategies to expand RPA s capabilities and base of donors, and oversees a significant portfolio of clients. The Deputy Director has substantial philanthropic experience and project team management experience and provides overall leadership, direction, and supervision to project team members within assigned projects. Based on client directives, responsible for strategic planning, development, implementation and oversees services to family, individual and institutional donors with minimal strategic guidance. Builds and maintains client relationships. Represents Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors in the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and manage client engagements and special initiatives for a diverse portfolio of individual, family, corporate and institutional donors.
Coordinating and building synergetic project teams.
Assess issues, organizations, and projects in designing grantmaking/operational strategies and recommendations.
Act as executive staff for key foundation clients as needed.
Negotiate, design, and lead ongoing client relationships.
Identify, pursue leads and prospects through external representation and networking.
Maintain expertise in major issue areas on behalf of RPA and clients.
Maintain familiarity with required procedures, and best practices for major charitable giving vehicles, including knowledge of domestic and international grantmaking.
Represent Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors externally through speaking and writing in area of expertise.
Participate in key cross-functional teams and initiatives for RPA.
Develop, present and manage philanthropic initiatives as opportunities arise.
Manage assigned staff, project team members and consultants.
Oversee the timeliness and quality of client materials, including proposals, reports, minutes, and dockets.
Develop and present strategic plans, operating plans and other research-driven projects for clients.
Facilitate philanthropy retreats and meetings of client grantmaking entities.
Develop and maintain client relationships with major donors. Experience with corporate philanthropy a plus.
Represent Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors at professional conferences, workshops and
donor briefings as needed.
Serve as a resource on required procedures, regulation and best practices for major charitable giving vehicles, especially foundations and charitable trusts.
Help Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors achieve its strategic and operating goals.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Authentic Leadership
+ Role-model impactful leadership and authentic people management and development

Business Acumen:
+ Smart, direct, high-energy executive, focused on enabling strategic decision making. Ability to think strategically, act tactically and operate effectively on both levels.

Experience Building and Managing High Performance Teams
+ Demonstrated ability to identify, attract, and develop talent by matching individual capabilities with organization needs. Foster a culture of real-time feedback and serve as a coach to the team.

Cultural Competency:
+ Ability to understand, be sensitive to, appreciate and respond to cultural differences and the interactions resulting from them

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Competence:
+ Champion RPA s DEI Guiding Principles across the organization. Respects, seeks to understand and values individual differences. Identifies and addresses barriers to inclusion on the personal, institutional and process levels. Establishes analysis on issues related to equity, specifically an understanding of inequities on a systematic, institutional, and interpersonal level.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to work with multiple constituencies on complex, challenging problems.
A demonstrated ability and interest in working independently with a wide range of issues, as well as the ability to work constructively and creatively as part of a team.
Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as organizational ability.
Significant experience in both process and project management
Proven ability to engage in strategic issues
Ability to use data to drive insights
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively supervise/manage team members, including across lines of difference and build inclusive team environments
Ability to meet deadlines, often within very tight timeframes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Pay Range: $108,300.00 - $159,000.00 salary per year. The range listed is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health coverage, retirement benefits, paid sick leave, vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement and access to professional development resources.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications, which will be reviewed as received, must include a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications and your resume. Please Apply Here. Position will remain open until filled.

No telephone calls, please.

RPA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with the New York City Fair Chance Act or other applicable laws.