Associate, Programmatic Fundraising at MILKEN INSTITUTE

Santa Monica, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fundraising, Partnership Building, Event Planning, Project Management, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Data Management, CRM Management, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Detail-Oriented, Self-Starter, Financial Markets, Stakeholder Engagement, Logistics Coordination, Proposal Drafting

Industry

Museums;Historical Sites;and Zoos

Description

About the Milken Institute The Milken Institute is a globally minded, publicly supported, non-partisan, and nonprofit think tank headquartered in Santa Monica, with offices in Washington, DC, New York, London, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore. For the past three decades, the Milken Institute has served as a catalyst for practical, scalable solutions to global challenges by connecting human, financial, and educational resources to those who need them. Guided by a conviction that the best ideas, under-resourced, cannot succeed, we conduct research and analysis and convene top experts, innovators, and influencers from different backgrounds and competing viewpoints. We leverage this expertise and insight to construct programs and policy initiatives. These activities are designed to help people build meaningful lives, in which they can experience health and well-being, pursue effective education and gainful employment, and access the resources required to create ever-expanding opportunities for themselves and their broader communities. The Milken Institute’s events and programmatic activities, involve the exchange of ideas with leaders from around the world. The Institute hosts more than 200 events each year, with our annual flagship event, Global Conference, bringing together 4,500+ participants from around the world, featuring more than 900+ speakers throughout 200+ sessions over the course of the event. About the Position The Milken Institute is seeking an Associate to support the Milken Institute's Business and Program Development, Programmatic Fundraising team in the Santa Monica office. For the candidate with strong intellectual curiosity, extraordinary work ethic, and drive to achieve, this is an opportunity to support the programmatic fundraising team as a key player in an entrepreneurial, growing, and dynamic global organization involved in some of the most important global issues. This position will work closely with Business & Program Development and the programmatic colleagues across the Pillars of the Milken Institute (Health, Finance, Philanthropy, and International) to support effective stewardship of funders to expand the network, reach, resources, and social impact of ongoing work. Under the supervision of their manager, the Associate will assist with supporter outreach and communications, event planning (including logistics, programming, stakeholder engagement) and assisting in producing supporter deliverables for bespoke, impact-driven partner projects. The right candidate will add value to an extraordinary portfolio of existing relationships within the Programmatic Pillars—including global financial institutions, corporate, investment, public policy, and foundation leaders and members of the philanthropic community—by developing a strong knowledge of their businesses to proactively find and pursue opportunities for growing the relationships. This candidate will have exceptional organizational and communication skills and the ability to keep internal and external stakeholders engaged throughout project development. This entry-level position will also provide support for pipeline management, deliverable tracking, and event support. Individuals with a passion for and experience in fundraising, partnerships, events planning and coordination, and project management are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities * Work in coordination with the Programmatic Fundraising Team to manage renewals, pipelines, and account stewardship across the Finance Pillar areas, including FinTech, Inclusive Capitalism, Lifetime Financial Security, Economic Development and Public Finance * Manage data-entry tasks, including but not limited to CRM management in Salesforce and programming tracking software * Assist in scheduling both internal and external meetings across the Programmatic Fundraising Team and Milken Institute Departments * Draft externally facing emails, proposals, and discussion documents for relationship managers * Provide project management support and deliverable tracking for project funding * Coordinate logistics and program development for Milken Institute events worldwide, including the Global Conference, Asia Summit, and the Middle East and Africa Summit, among others * Liaise with Program Leads to ensure goals are being met and managed * Support the Programmatic Fundraising Team in identifying potential attendees and presenters, conducting outreach, developing and reviewing communications and related content, prepping confirmed speakers, and coordinating with the Milken Institute in support of events * Other duties as assigned Qualifications * Minimum 1+ years of experience in nonprofit development, partnership building, and/or wealth management * A proactive, highly organized, detail-oriented and enthusiastic administrative professional with prior relevant experience supporting senior managers and proven ability to multi-task while handling complex projects in a fast-paced environment * Ability to effectively prioritize and respond promptly to internal and external communications * Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve issues * Motivated self-starter and hard worker displaying high productivity and follow-through in all areas of responsibility * Team-oriented individual who seeks out tasks when work is completed and assists colleagues to ensure goals, requirements, and deadlines are achieved * An attitude of "no job is too small" and attention to detail that ensures rewarding experiences and outcomes for supporters and other stakeholders * Ability to work with people and interact positively with all levels of an organization, including desire and ability to support multiple team members * Effective oral and written communication skills * Willingness to provide on-site support at select events on nights or weekends, as appropriate, on occasion * Entrepreneurial spirit and mentality essential given the close involvement with the programmatic work of the Milken Institute * An individual with particular interest in financial markets and financial innovation * Bachelor’s Degree required * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); CRM or Salesforce experience a plus Working Conditions & Travel Requirements This position will work in a professional office environment. This person may be required to travel occasionally to local venues to assist with events as needed, requiring occasional work outside of traditional hours. Additionally, this position requires interacting virtually on a regular basis with Milken Institute staff based in other locations in the United States and around the world. Note We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. Please note, we are not sponsoring visas at this time, being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. This position will work a hybrid schedule consisting of three (3) days per week reporting in-person to the Santa Monica office location (Tuesday – Thursday), with the remaining two (2) days working remotely. Please understand, this schedule is subject to change at the Institute’s sole discretion. The statements herein are intended to describe the overall nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Please submit resume and cover letter illustrating how your experience and skills will contribute to the department and any unique qualities you bring to the position. If applying via Indeed, please upload your resume and any supporting documentation as one attachment. Any application that does not include both a resume and cover letter will be rejected. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact our Human Resources department to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Our Culture The Milken Institute is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran. Every person at the Milken Institute is treated with respect, supported with resources and training, and exposed to a broad range of experiences. We foster a space for growth with opportunities to share knowledge and passion with both clients and colleagues. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our leadership is actively involved in our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and fostering a culture that creates opportunities for everyone. Benefits * Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) * Retirement Plan - 403b (5% match) * Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) * Paid Time Off (Personal, Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) * Family Leave (Maternity & Paternity) * Fertility Support * Short-Term & Long-Term Disability * Flexible Spending Account (FSAs) * Pet Insurance Discount * Training & Development: * LinkedIn Learning – over 15,000 self-guided classes offered * Annual Mentor Program * Wellness Resources: * Employee Assistance Program * CALM app membership

Responsibilities

The Associate will support the Programmatic Fundraising team by managing renewals, pipelines, and account stewardship across various Finance Pillar areas. They will also assist in scheduling meetings, drafting communications, and coordinating logistics for events.