[Remote] Senior Managing Advisor, Philanthropy

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Jarrard, a healthcare-focused strategic communications consulting firm within Chartis, is seeking a Senior Managing Advisor to lead client projects primarily focused on philanthropy. The role drives client strategy, fundraising communications, project execution, team management, business development, client relationships, and mentoring in high-stakes healthcare engagements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with client leader (VP or Practice lead) to drive the execution of program tactics and the hands-on development of program materials (such as interviewing clinicians and scientists, drafting fundraising proposals and co-leading client workshops), leading the day-to-day strategy and execution of project work
• Develop client strategy and program plan against objectives and strategies of the client
• Lead clients to realize full potential, meeting all project objectives on time with the highest quality work
• Lead communications and client partnership to ensure steady flow of information and client satisfaction; present key client updates and plans with confidence
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships, helping to resolve issues that may arise
• Write and review work, ensuring the work is client-ready
• Actively explore opportunities to organically grow existing client relationships
• Identify opportunities for continuous quality improvement within the team
• Daily team advising and supervision
• Monthly/weekly staff planning/tracking including timely communications to internal leaders
• Grow current client business by identifying additional needs we can serve well
• Participate in new business development and pitches, as appropriate
• In collaboration with Practice leadership, contribute to pitch strategy and proposal development for targeted opportunities
• Ensure appropriate colleagues are brought into organic growth opportunities
• Capture and transfer best practices in key client management
• Actively participate in appropriate firm management meetings and/or discussions
• Demonstrate and nurture Jarrard Vision, Mission and Values
• Provide team mentoring and professional development, including career development for teammates; as appropriate, directly supervise younger team members
• Help identify qualified talent to join the team through networks, affiliations, etc
• Participate in Jarrard Academy, the firm’s venue for training and development

Skills

• • Bachelor's degree (Master's a plus) in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field
• • Proven expertise in working within a health-related fundraising operation required
• • Ability to work remotely
• • At least 5-7 years' experience in a preferred combination of a Communications role in fundraising, professional services firm (healthcare focus is preferred) and/or journalism

Benefits

• Remote work is allowed.
• Investment in your growth and development via our competency-based talent development platform
• May be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA
• FSA
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Wellness stipend
• Additional voluntary benefits

Company Overview

• The challenges facing US healthcare are longstanding and all too familiar. We are Chartis, and we believe in better. It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.chartis.com/.