Senior Consultant / Senior Manager
Graham-Pelton Consulting, Inc. is a leading fundraising and nonprofit management firm with offices nationwide. At Graham-Pelton we believe that a strong culture of philanthropy will help clients achieve immediate goals, as well as enhance the mission, image, and strength of the institution for lasting sustainability. We customize our fundraising services to the needs of the client and the institution’s culture, providing campaign management, planning studies, board training and development, major gift counsel, interim staffing, and other uniquely tailored services.

Graham-Pelton hires talented, confident, articulate leaders with the emotional intelligence and organizational skills needed to build client relationships and deliver superior service on time and within budget. Requirements include a demonstrated track record of success in capital campaigns, major gifts, and/or annual giving. The firm also seeks transferrable professional services management experience. A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred.

If you fit this description, Graham-Pelton would like to hear from you.

Candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and desired salary range/level to careers@grahampelton.com. No phone calls please.

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Executive Assistant
Graham-Pelton seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to work directly with the President, CEO, and other Executives as needed. The ideal candidate will be an organized, motivated, and dynamic team player who enjoys a professional, fast-paced environment. S/he will have a proven ability to independently manage multiple tasks and projects with competing deadlines. S/he will conserve Executive time by demonstrating sound judgment and decision-making. This position will be required to work during regular business hours in the Graham-Pelton headquarters in Summit, New Jersey. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide high level of administrative support to the President of Graham-Pelton, including but not limited to: managing calendars and scheduling meetings, and off-site travel
• Utilize Graham-Pelton’s core technology applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AtTask, and GoTo Meeting
• Play a supporting role in the ongoing improvement of Graham-Pelton’s internal software-based systems  
• Prepare meeting materials in advance
• Develop and demonstrate knowledge of Graham-Pelton’s services and current clients
• Proactively develop relationships with key internal/external clients
• Trouble-shoot straight-forward to moderately complex problems and issues under general supervision
• Proactively notify the appropriate individual on issues of quality, confidentiality, or risk
• Use sound judgment of firm policies when sharing sensitive information
• Oversee the logistics of all client and internal meetings hosted at the Summit office

Qualifications:

• 4-year degree
• 3-4 years of experience as Executive Assistant or similar title preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience with AtTask and Salfesforce preferred
• Desire to explore new opportunities and add value to the organization
• Strong internet research skills

Summer Internship and Fellows Program
Graham-Pelton is currently accepting applications for the Summer Internship and Fellows Program.

Internship Program
Graham-Pelton Summer Interns hold a bachelor’s degree or are between their third and fourth year at an accredited university. At Graham-Pelton, interns are immediately assigned to a current project, and work side by side with top-level professional development consultants and staff to fulfill their project component. Interns may work in the areas of client services, marketing, and analytics. Graham-Pelton establishes a formal mentor relationship at the start of each internship, and provides entry, mid-stage and final evaluations to further hone the intern’s mechanical and professional skills. Interns bring their unique skill set and experience base, but are expected to demonstrate a desire to begin a career as a professional fundraiser. Summer Interns receive a stipend. Graham-Pelton Summer Internships are fulltime and primarily based out the headquarters office in Summit, NJ.

Fellows Program
Graham-Pelton Fellows hold or are in the process of completing a professional degree and demonstrate a sound commitment to begin a career as a fundraising professional. Fellows at Graham-Pelton are immediately assigned to a client project, and take on the responsibilities of a Consultant. Working side by side with Graham-Pelton’s top-level fundraising professionals, Fellows gain firsthand consulting experience, learn the “Graham-Pelton Way,” and make long-lasting connections with clients. Fellows will be given the opportunity to advance within Graham-Pelton as soon as they demonstrate capacity and desire. Summer Fellows receive a stipend. Graham-Pelton summer Fellowships are fulltime and based in one of our 8 geographical regions.

Apply
Interested applicants should apply for a summer Internship or Fellowship by submitting a resume, cover letter and writing sample. Successful candidates will specify an interest area related to current client categories. Please specify start/end dates in your cover letter.

Send all materials to apply@grahampelton.com and include [Name, Summer Internship or Fellows Application] in the subject line.

Application open date: October 1st
Round I closing date: December 1st
Round II closing date: March 1st

Ongoing Internship Opportunities:
Send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references to apply@grahampelton.com and include [Your Name, Title of Position, Location] as subject line. No phone calls, please.

Marketing Intern
Location: Washington, D.C.
Dates: Spring Semester, 2012
Graham-Pelton Consulting, Inc. is seeking a talented Marketing Intern (Intern & Fellows Program description). This position will provide critical support to the Marketing Team and will report directly to the Executive Director of Marketing.

Global Operations Intern
Location: London, England OR Barcelona, Spain
Dates: ASAP + Spring Semester, 2012
Graham-Pelton Consulting, Inc. is seeking a talented Intern to support business development in Europe. This position will report directly to the Director of Global Operations.

Intern
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Dates: ASAP + Spring Semester, 2012
Graham-Pelton Consulting, Inc. is seeking a talented Intern for the West Coast office, based in Los Angeles. This position will provide critical support to the West Coast Senior Vice President.