Role Overview

Position: Associate, Strategy & Impact

Department: Philanthropic Initiatives

Reporting to: Deputy Director, Philanthropic Initiatives

FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Denver, CO; Bentonville, AR

This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, helping bring structure, clarity, and momentum to a diverse portfolio of philanthropic work. The Associate will improve visibility across funding activity, strengthen coordination across workstreams, and support the development of high-quality materials for leadership and family stakeholders.

About the Position

The Associate works across multiple philanthropic workstreams and funding vehicles.

Operating in a fast-moving and often ambiguous environment, this role partners closely with senior team members while taking ownership of discrete components of work. The Associate is expected to bring structure to complex efforts, connect information across initiatives, and help ensure that priorities translate into clear plans, consistent tracking, and reliable follow-through.

What you will do

In this role, you will contribute to cross-functional philanthropic initiatives through analysis, coordination, and execution. You will manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining alignment with your manager and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Portfolio Monitoring & Analysis

• Track and analyze philanthropic activity across multiple funding sources and grantmaking portfolios; identify trends, gaps, and risks to support oversight and decision-making
• Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and recurring analyses to improve visibility and planning

Project & Initiative Support

• Support execution of key philanthropic initiatives in partnership with initiative leads
• Track timelines, deliverables, and dependencies across projects
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support progress and follow-through

Family & Leadership Materials

• Draft memos, briefings, and updates for family and leadership audiences
• Synthesize inputs across workstreams into clear, concise materials
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and clarity of communications

Cross-Team Coordination

• Work across Philanthropic Initiatives, Grants Management, Accounting, Legal, and other partners
• Provide flexible support across workstreams based on evolving team priorities
• Occasionally provide time-bound program support on grantmaking portfolios

Who we are looking for

Skills needed

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to structure ambiguous information into clear outputs
• Excellent written communication and synthesis skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on details
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; comfort working with data and reporting tools
• Ability to work across teams and coordinate with multiple stakeholders

Qualifications required for your success

• Bachelor's degree required
• 2-5 years of experience in strategy, consulting, operations, philanthropy, or a related field

Additional Helpful Experience Includes

• Exposure to philanthropy, family office, or mission-driven organizations
• Experience supporting cross-functional projects

Personal attributes that support your success

• Acts with humility and discretion; prioritizes team and institutional goals over personal credit
• Builds trust through reliability, strong judgment, and professionalism
• Communicates clearly and navigates complex dynamics with awareness and respect
• Comfortable working in ambiguity; brings structure and clarity to complex work
• Willing to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and raise issues when needed
• Curious, proactive, and continuously learning

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.

Benefits Information

Compensation Range: $105,000 - $131,000

Benefits Information: We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off.