Associate Director, Success Teams

Sunflower Services PBC

Associate Director overseeing relationship management for a portfolio of complex projects at Sunflower Services. Providing operational excellence and leadership in fiscal sponsorship and nonprofit advocacy.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, operational leadership, and grants management within the nonprofit sector, ensuring compliance with IRS and federal regulations while fostering team collaboration and effective communication.

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Project ManagementGrants ManagementFinancial ManagementStakeholder ManagementCompliance with IRS Regulations

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Hard Skills

BudgetingForecastingContract ManagementFinancial Statement ReviewDue DiligencePerformance ManagementAdvocacy ComplianceLobbying StructureRestricted Funding ManagementProposal Development

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem-SolvingTime ManagementTeam CollaborationMentorship

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit SectorFiscal SponsorshipPolitical AdvocacyPhilanthropic Sector501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) Contracts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

independently project manage a portfolio of complex fiscally sponsored projects by leading workstreams, fostering team communications, and overseeing the execution of work completed by junior staff members
build strong relationships with project staff, earning trust through clear and consistent communication, strong project management, and adherence to accountabilities, and consistently approach client service with a problem-solving mindset
provide expert operational leadership, grounded in Client Service Standards, including sound contract management, financial management and legal compliance to ensure projects remain financially sound and compliant with IRS, federal, and state regulations
grants management including overseeing the contract and subgrant processes from initial review and due diligence to drafting and implementation
oversee and manage the complexities of incoming funds, including proposal oversight, spend down tracking, and reports to funders
highlight concerns, propose solutions, and notify internal stakeholders of trends within the portfolio
deftly manage towards multiple deadlines and continuously ensure priorities align with the needs of all stakeholders, pulling in subject matter expert teams as needed
manage relationships between multiple stakeholders, including internal team, funders, programmatic staff, and grantees
participate in advocacy training, applying learnings to recognize and enforce advocacy and lobbying regulations to ensure your portfolio of projects adheres to ensure compliance with IRS, federal, and state regulations
ensure project data is accurately maintained
lead scoping, pricing, and monitoring of ongoing profitability of assigned projects within portfolio
oversee and manage performance accountabilities including setting individualized goals and managing to role expectations for each direct report
contribute to professional growth and satisfaction of early career staff on your project teams by providing appropriate direction, support, guidance, and mentorship on project work
promote a firm culture that centers equity and belonging; develop and share relevant skills and issue-area expertise
as needed, people manage a team of 3-5 junior staff members, including performance management and a focus on developing, motivating, and mentoring direct reports
oversee time keeping for direct reports; liaising with assigned capacity director as needed
convey, support, and as appropriate, translate firm messages from leadership to direct reports
participate in specialized team initiatives as assigned
support the development of more efficient processes, systems, and technology as assigned
participate in training and learning activities throughout the year
support new business development by meeting with potential clients, evaluating projects, and developing collateral, proposals, and budgets as assigned
implement and adhere to department and organizational policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

6-8 years of relevant professional experience
experience with operational policies and processes such as finance, HR, compliance and legal in the nonprofit, philanthropic, or business sector
demonstrated proficiency with budgeting, forecasting, and/or reviewing nonprofit financial statements
experience with grants management (either as incoming or outgoing funds), including due diligence and reporting
experience managing direct reports
strong project management and elevated stakeholder management skills, including delegation, conflict management, and management of highly sensitive situations
excellent time management skills, effective prioritization, ability to meet deadlines, and drive multiple projects simultaneously
ability to solve complex challenges by identifying innovation and creative solutions
ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with diverse teams and audiences
strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate difficult messages; adapt style, tone, and content to meet various needs
ability to use available resources and feedback to continually pivot, adapt, and grow
familiarity and/or experience working within a fiscal sponsorship structure is a plus
experience making processes more efficient
experience with or understanding of nonprofit (c3 & c4) advocacy compliance
experience in compliantly structuring lobbying and politically related activities and guiding those projects
experience in tandem/shared 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) contracts
experience with grantmaking for lobbying or political purposes
experience working with funders in the advocacy/political space
experience with complex restricted funding, such as voter registration, project grant rule, etc.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision insurance
flexible spending account and health savings account
401k with a company match
commuter benefits
generous paid time off (16 days vacation, 10 days personal time, 20 hours volunteer time)
11 company holidays and 4 optional holidays
parental leave
UrbanSitter membership
Employee Resource Groups
fitness and telecommunications reimbursements
education reimbursement and professional development
disability and life insurance
access to Teladoc and Health Advocate