Position:

Reporting to one of the two Assistant Directors, Project Partnerships, the Partnership Manager will be a seasoned member of a team working with a portfolio of diverse projects within the Project Partnerships Program, comprised of approximately 70 projects. In the context of the team, the Partnership Manager receives support, manages a complex portfolio, and experiences moderate room for growth within the team. The ideal candidate is an organized, reliable, and detail-oriented problem-solver with excellent judgment and significant prior experience in the non profit sector. They enjoy building relationships, adapting their working style to collaborate effectively with others, and bringing humor and compassion to their work. They thrive in a perpetual learning environment. They may have prior experience with a fiscal sponsorship practice and/or donor advised funds.

This position works closely with our Legal, Finance, Operations, and Human Resources staff to ensure the highest quality service to our fiscally sponsored projects and their donors. The ideal person will have a basic understanding of nonprofit operations, including finance, grants administration, legal compliance, and human resources. Experience with 501(c)(3) permissible lobbying and/or differentiating between 501(C)(3) and 501(c)(4) work would be a plus. This person has worked in a fast-paced environment, with responsibility for multiple time-sensitive deliverables. They are able to deliver exceptional customer service and set appropriate boundaries when faced with challenging demands. They work efficiently, independently, and proactively suggest process improvements.

Location:

NEO Philanthropy has its headquarters in NYC and the Project Partnerships department is based in that office. NEO HQ has a hybrid work remote structure based on job function. It is our expectation that this role will be able to be fully remote, with in-person meetings required 2 times per year.

Responsibilities:

Project Monitoring & Support

Serve as primary point of contact for assigned portfolio of projects, serving as a link to other internal NEO staff, including Finance, HR, Legal, Operations etc.
Provide deep partnership to portfolio of assigned
Lead regularly scheduled check-ins with leaders of assigned projects and hold projects accountable to compliance and operational requirements and deadlines.
With some support from the Assistant Director, serve as a strategic thought partner to projects with regard to operations, finance, grants management, organizational development, and HR, as
Ensure timely processing and updates of workflows across NEO’s systems, including Salesforce, the Project Portal, UKG (formerly Ultipro), and Nexonia.

Financial Management & Compliance

Work with the Assistant Director and Finance Team to ensure proper documentation and accurate accounting for all revenue and expenses, including tracking accounts payable and receivable and maintaining appropriate financial and project coding.
With some support from the Director, provide Excel-based financial management assessment and support to assigned projects, including management of the annual budgeting process, monthly financial reports, revenue and expense projections, cash flow analyses, and other support as requested.
Monitor overall fiscal health of assigned projects and work with NEO leadership to address any identified concerns or needs on behalf of these projects.
Review and process approved payment requests from assigned projects.
Manage online giving platforms utilized by assigned portfolio of projects, including Network for Good. Prepare reports for finance team and projects that track online giving.

Grant Administration

Manage the proposal submission process for assigned portfolio of fiscally sponsored projects, ensuring materials are accurate, 501(c)(3) compliant, and complete. Advise on budget preparation that is in line with NEO’s financial
Manage reporting calendar and work with projects and Finance team to ensure all reporting requirements and deadlines are
Review incoming grant agreements, work with Legal and project to resolve any problematic
For projects engaging in grantmaking, work with NEO departments to prepare grant agreements, as well as accurate and timely disbursement of grant payments and collection and review of grant
Participate in grantee, donor, and advisory committee meetings, as requested by assigned projects or NEO leadership.

Legal Compliance & HR Compliance

Work with the Director and Counsel to ensure that fiscally sponsored projects comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including relevant restrictions on lobbying and electoral campaigning activities as well as labor laws.
Draft all vendor and consultant contracts for review by Counsel for assigned
In conjunction with NEO’s HR team, ensure effective communication with project teams about HR requirements, timelines, and policy updates. With some support from HR and the Director, provide performance management and hiring support as needed.

NEO Program Responsibilities

With the Assistant Director, participate in development of programmatic resources and
Support the onboarding of new fiscally sponsored projects, as assigned.
Work with NEO leadership to communicate organization-wide policies and procedures to
Engage with and support NEO’s equity efforts following recommendations from the ELG and NEO’s leadership.
Participate in NEO working groups and systems testing, as needed.

Desired qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required
4 - 5 years of foundation, nonprofit, or public service experience required
Knowledge of non-profit management, including legal and financial compliance for nonprofits strongly preferred
Strong planning, and organizational skills; the ability to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines
Exceptional attention to detail while also seeing the big picture
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and proven ability to work effectively across multiple roles with diverse groups of people
Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks, tolerance for work under pressure, and strong ability to work independently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Personal and professional approach of working respectfully, thoughtfully, and collaboratively in a team environment
Interest in continuous learning and investment in sharing knowledge
Knowledge of budgeting and financial management
Strong proficiency with windows-based word processing, spreadsheets, databases and Internet Experience with Salesforce is a plus. The candidate must be comfortable in Excel.
Master’s degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred

Compensation:

Compensation for this role will vary depending on the experience of the candidate. The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $87,500 per year. NEO provides generous benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, and pet insurance. We also administer FSA, Commuter benefit, and 401k retirement plans and have generous Paid Time Off and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should apply here. Please include a resume and cover letter for consideration.

Please include responses to the four prompts below in your cover letter as well as any additional information that you think would help us better understand your candidacy. There is no specific format required.

What aspects of NEO do you find most appealing? What interests you the most about working in fiscal sponsorship?
Please explain how your professional experience relates to your understanding of nonprofit operations and compliance.
Please provide a specific example of how you have interacted with, supported, or communicated financial information (e.g. budgets, cashflow, and monthly financial activities, etc.).
Please provide a specific example that demonstrates your ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage your time effectively.

Applications submitted by October 17, 2025 will be considered Only those whose applications are being considered will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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NEO Philanthropy is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people in order to create a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and enables each of us to realize our potential. NEO's work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

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