Associate, Programmatic Fundraising

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 Washington, DC. 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 Strategic Philanthropy Pillar by conducting prospect research for new funders/partners, assisting the team in drafting supporter proposals and communications, supporting engagement for donor and prospects across the Institute’s platform of events, and contributing to ongoing business development deliverables as needed, as well as the administrative support for the renewals of the Philanthropy Leadership Collective (PLC) memberships. As part of the Institute's commitment to building efficiency into everyday work, this role is expected to actively use AI and other available tools to support day-to-day responsibilities, with continued attention to accuracy and quality in all final deliverables. This position will also be responsible for capturing updates and providing administrative support for revenue pipeline management, deliverable tracking, and project management for the Programmatic Fundraising Team. 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.  Individuals with a passion for outside of the box thinking and tech for good mindset, along with experience in fundraising, relationship management, partnership and proposal development, and project management are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities • Work to manage renewals, pipelines, and account stewardship across the Strategic Philanthropy Pillar areas, including Environmental and Social Innovation (Building the Future Portfolio, Prize Program), the Philanthropy Leadership Collective (Social Innovation Collective, SPARC Collective, Corporate Philanthropy Leadership Collective), Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (Rare Disease, Oncology, Mental Health, Neurological Disorders, Science Ecosystem) • Manage data-entry tasks, including but not limited to CRM management in Salesforce and programming tracking software  • Assist in external and internal meeting scheduling and other administrative responsibilities for the Business & Program Development team to support specific Strategic Philanthropy prospect engagement or around signature events, as needed • Draft externally facing emails, proposals, and discussion documents for relationship managers  • Provide project management support and deliverable tracking for project funding  • Leverage AI tools and other digital tools to support prospect research and identify opportunities to improve team processes • 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 Strategic Philanthropy 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  • Interest in and familiarity with AI platforms and tools, with an eagerness to apply them to improve research, writing, and process efficiency • An individual with particular interest in philanthropy and social 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 on a hybrid schedule consisting of three (3) days per week reporting in-person to the Washington, DC 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. This person will also be required to travel occasionally to other offices and/or 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 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. 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. 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