At Cause Strategy Partners, we embrace the deeply fulfilling work of creating a more just, vibrant, and equitable world. Our team of Causies is a passionate group of pragmatic optimists who build our business around collaborative relationships that strengthen the whole.

Program Associates enjoy working in an upbeat, collaborative environment. This position reports to a Program Manager and works closely with program staff and partners to execute programs and ensure successful program outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Delivery

• Drive the BoardLead outreach process to nonprofit organizations including:

  • Identifying organizations that could be a good fit for BoardLead

  • Developing and executing an individual outreach strategy to assigned organizations within BoardLead’s parameters and in partnership with programs and Marketing/ Comms

  • Providing feedback to support the development of an outreach strategy to organizations within BoardLead’s network in response to programmatic shifts

  • Executing the outreach strategy developed for organizations within BoardLead’s network in response to programmatic shifts

  • Ensuring assigned organizations receive information about BoardLead and how to apply

• Manage the BoardLead application process for all interested nonprofits and professionals, including:

  • Present the BoardLead opportunity to hundreds of nonprofit leaders in live information sessions

  • Serve as the main point of contact for professionals from F500 companies as they complete the online BoardLead application

  • Conduct interviews with select nonprofits to determine readiness and fit

  • Lead decision meetings to select nonprofit network participants

• Drive the BoardLead matching process, including:

  • Prepare matching materials to facilitate effective dialogue, specializing in understanding the governance needs of nonprofit participants

  • Participate in matching discussions with full BoardLead team

  • Match participating nonprofits and professionals

• Consult to nonprofits and professionals as they explore mutual fit, including:

  • Offer strategic advice at key points throughout the vetting, nomination, and election process for both nonprofit leadership and professionals

• Manage an individual set of responsibilities and goals to reach desired outcomes

• Support the growth of the BoardLead program by deepening our impact in existing markets through excellence in service delivery and looking for opportunities to expand into new geographies

• Coordinate with the learning experiences team to ensure participating nonprofits have access to all of the benefits that come with BoardLead network membership, including:
  • Being knowledgeable of services and supports offered through the BoardLead Network
  • Supporting communications efforts about BoardLead Network events and resources
  • Delivering some of the supports provided for as participants in the BoardLead network

• Deliver essential information to nonprofits and professionals who move through the process via video, phone, and in-person presentations
• Guide the ongoing development of program tools and resources, including:
  • Lead BoardLead data management efforts, as appropriate
  • Support BoardLead evaluation efforts
  • Contribute to quality assurance of program tools and systems
    

• Perform other duties necessary to effectively administer the program as it develops
  

General

• Support ongoing internal and external engagements in partnership with the Cause Strategy Partners team

• Engage with all employees at Cause Strategy Partners to ensure the overall success of the organization

• Perform other duties, as assigned

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

The Program Associate selected to fill this position will report into the BoardLead team. The individual(s) selected to fill this important position will be expected to perform their work in accord with the values of Cause Strategy Partners, and to have an understanding and belief in the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. They must be adept at a number of core competencies, including:

1. Strong verbal and written communicator: The Program Associate should be an effective, clear, and professional communicator, with an ability to make quick connections, leave positive impressions, and build positive relationships with a variety of external stakeholders, especially a nonprofit audience.

2. Detail & deadline oriented: Ability to manage workflow effectively, to track and keep tight deadlines.

3. Possess technological and design prowess: The candidate must be skilled in building and using effective program management and team management tools. Ideally, the candidate should be experienced with Google Suite, including Google Sheets.

4. Highly efficient & organized self-starter: The Program Associate will be expected to take responsibility for tasks and work both independently and collaboratively across the programs team. They will demonstrate the ability to manage workflow independently, effectively, and with excellence.

5. Possess social sector experience: Nonprofit governance is our passion; a familiarity with and understanding of the social good sector, either related to corporate social responsibility or nonprofits, is strongly preferred.

6. Creative & open team player: The Program Associate will embody a sense of positivity and openness, embracing creativity and the sharing of ideas within teams. They will embody a sense of positivity, enthusiasm, and team-building characteristics.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Base Salary Range: $50,00-$55,000, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

• Benefits: As an employee, Causies have access to a phenomenal set of fringe benefits, including:

  • Health, dental & vision insurance

  • Unlimited paid time off + generous company-wide vacation days

  • 6% match to your 401K Plan after one year of service

  • Employee Matching Gift Policy for Board Service + Charitable Donations

  • Budget for professional development

  • Annual technology stipend

• Remote work with opportunities to connect in person: Cause Strategy Partners’ headquarters are in New York City, but our organization will remain a virtual workplace for the foreseeable future. All open roles are remote opportunities, with the expectation that the employee is willing and able to travel to in-person team activities from time to time as deemed necessary.

*In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire

HIRING PROCESS

To apply: Submit your application. Please send an email (with the subject line: “BoardLead Program Associate”) with your resume and cover letter, including an answer to the following question, to:

Email: apply@causestrategypartners.com

Application question: What about this role are you interested in, and what qualifies you for this role?

1. We review your application based on skills and experience with particular attention paid to how you connect your experience to the responsibilities of this role.

2. Select candidates will be invited to a 20- minute phone screening

3. If selected to move forward, candidate(s) will be invited to a 45- minute interview with program leadership. An assessment will be assigned to prepare in advance of the interview.

4. If selected to move forward, you will be invited to a second video interview with Cause Strategy Partners leadership.

5. If applicable, offer & onboarding.

COMMITTED TO EQUITY

We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are inseparable from effective service, governance and leadership. Inclusive practices ensure that we go beyond platitudes and tokenism by giving voice, influence, and power to all who wish to productively engage in service of our mission.

Out of a shared commitment to practice what we preach, we invest our time, talent and treasure in learning about and from our communities, challenging our assumptions, and inviting new insights as we champion authentic leadership.

Cause Strategy Partners is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its employees and contractors, without regard to race, gender and/or gender identity or expression, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, unemployment status, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected basis. We believe we are stronger as a company when we are a diverse group of highly-qualified professionals. We are committed to equitable and inclusive practices in recruitment, hiring and promotion.

ABOUT CAUSE STRATEGY PARTNERS

Cause Strategy Partners’ mission is to inspire the world’s professionals to serve their cause. We work at the intersection of nonprofits and corporations to connect diverse and talented professionals interested in board service with value-aligned nonprofits seeking new board members.

Our curated and technology-enabled BoardLead process matches potential board candidates from the world’s leading corporations, professional services firms, and foundations with vetted nonprofits in their cause area. Through our BoardLearn platform and ongoing live trainings, we train candidates to be effective board members from day one.

Our individualized Concierge Board Placement service connects senior executives at top companies with high-profile nonprofits that have openings on their Board of Directors.

We partner with Fortune 500 companies and global professional services firms in the US and UK to help them retain talent, offer professional development opportunities, and advance their community engagement and CSR goals.

We train nonprofit leaders to work effectively with their board, help them attract talented potential board candidates via our BoardLead platform, vet candidates, and reduce friction in finding and selecting board members who can help them drive their mission forward.

See www.causestrategypartners.com to learn more about our work.