BWF is a mission-driven for-profit company serving the nonprofit sector, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions that ensures all nonprofit strategic, technical, and functional needs are met. Our mission is Empowering nonprofits to achieve impact and imagine new possibilities. Structured yet agile services in the core areas of campaign and fundraising strategy, operations and technology, engagement and donor experience, and enterprise solutions allow BWF to deliver on its mission. Clients include universities, health systems, arts & culture organizations, faith-based organizations, and NGOs throughout North America, Europe, Africa, Australia, and the Pacific Rim. As a truly comprehensive solutions provider, BWF has a team of consultants with extensive background and experience in every facet of philanthropy.
Job Summary
As a Project Associate at BWF, you'll use your expertise and experience in project management to help nonprofit organizations across the country and world strengthen their philanthropy efforts and advance their missions. This position is part of the firm’s project associate team, which provides a full range of project management and research support to all client projects. The Project Associate position helps to lead and manage project teams, budgets and workplans on complex engagements, and works directly with both the BWF project team and our client partners. In addition to client work, this role plays an integral part on the team by providing onboarding and ongoing training support to team members. This position will rely heavily on previous project management experience, organization, communication, good judgement, and proactive time management. The ability to exercise initiative, independent judgement, and have accountability for various processes and projects is critical.
Essential Functions
Manage day-to-day operations of multiple complex projects from start to finish including budgets, deliverables, milestones, and required activities; communicating project status with consultants and clients on a regular basis.
Utilize company tools, software and methodology, as appropriate, for management of all client projects.
Collaborate with consulting team members and clients to gather requirements for the creation of both internal and client-facing documentation and reports, data analysis benchmarking, and other project specific deliverables.
Contribute to and take ownership in the preparation of client deliverables, including presentations, reports, and correspondence. Independently create deliverables for client projects.
Support special initiatives and projects, including selection and implementation of new technology and tools to be used by PMO.
Coordinate the collection and dissemination of research resources, such as industry-published reports.
Participate in and provide leadership in company initiatives and special projects as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
3+ years proven project management experience and the ability to manage multiple components of complex projects.
Sustained ability to provide mentorship and training, as well as model positive professional behavior to team members.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to exercise excellent judgement and decision-making skills.
Well-developed organizational and prioritization skills; flexibility; attention to detail; and the ability to work both independently and with a team toward a common goal.
Experience monitoring client project budgets.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Strong analytical, and interpersonal skills; initiative and follow-through; sound discretion and judgment.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Proficiency in project management tools, survey software, database applications and Internet research tools. Salesforce experience a plus.
Solid time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
PMP or other project management certification a plus.
Familiarity with the nonprofit sector a plus.
Work Environment/Conditions
This position can be remote or based in our Minneapolis office (locally based employees are expected to maintain a hybrid office presence).
Position requires ability to work in a stationary position for majority of workday.
Continuous use of computer.
Frequent communication with team and clients via zoom and in person.
This is an exempt position that requires at least 40 hour of work per week but due to the nature of this role, additional hours are required when deadlines need to be met.
Overnight travel to client sites, conferences or firm meetings is sometimes required (up to 25%).
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
BWF exists to empower nonprofits to achieve impact and imagine new possibilities, we are committed to collaboration, integrity, and discovery – creating a workplace where everyone can thrive as individuals with unique perspectives. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion drives our ability to provide innovative solutions and create the best outcomes.
Compensation and Benefits
Annual base salary range of $52,000 to $65,000 based on qualifications and experience.
BWF offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Paid holidays, PTO and volunteer time off
401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
Health insurance with HSA and FSA (medical and dependent care) options
Employer paid dental and vision insurance, 100% employer life insurance, short and long-term disability, Long Term Care insurance, and paid parental leave.
To apply please submit a resume and cover letter.
This is a remote position.