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Administrative Assistant
About TPI
For nearly two decades The Philanthropic Initiative, Inc. (TPI) has been a leader and innovator in the field of philanthropic advising, helping serious donors identify their passions and tackle the most daunting challenges that society faces. We are a mission driven, not-for-profit organization dedicated to (1) helping donors make their giving more effective and more satisfying; (2) fostering creative philanthropic approaches to social/global challenges; (3) inspiring more players to become more deeply engaged in philanthropy, and (4) stimulating interest in critical issues and ideas for effective philanthropy. TPI believes that individuals, families and corporations are increasingly drawn to philanthropy as a source of meaning and an outlet for civic engagement. We also believe that when elected governments or free markets struggle for answers, civil society institutions provide the essential intellectual and practical bridge to solutions. They invent the new ideas, advocate for the unusual solutions, and support the catalytic actions that lead to true and meaningful change.
TPI plans to grow briskly in both its outreach and impact over the next decade. Since our founding in 1989, we have worked directly with more than 250 philanthropic individuals, foundations and corporations in North America and around the world. We have reached thousands more through our donor learning programs, research, reports, convenings and collaborations. We currently have a staff of 16 and are located in Boston’s financial district.
About the Position
TPI seeks a motivated, energetic, enthusiastic team player for an entry level position in our growing organization. Opportunities for advancement available as the organization grows.
Reports to: President/CEO and CFO
Areas of responsibility:
• Provide administrative support to the President and CEO including:
- Maintain schedule and make travel arrangements
- Schedule meetings and conference calls
- Edit, mail, and file correspondence
- Database management
- Assist with in-house meetings: setup and breakdown, mailing invitations, handling RSVPs, catering arrangements
- Organize off-site conferences and meetings including: identifying sites, communicating with participants, making arrangements, facilitating events
• Provide administrative and research support for general office, including:
- Respond to telephone inquiries
- Conduct Internet and library research
- Support for grant programs, including mailings and tracking proposals
- Draft, edit, and format reports and other written materials
- Assistance with travel arrangements, scheduling and filing
• Maintain the TPI website:
- Post new website content and make edits to existing content (knowledge of HTML is not required)
- Solicit information from TPI staff about news, events and client work and assist the staff in writing and editing website text
Skills:
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft® Access, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet research
• Ability to take initiative and be resourceful; problem-solver
• Very strong organizational and planning skills
• Very strong attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact with different kinds of people
Personal Attributes:
• Self-directed, problem solver
• Collegial approach to work
• Ability to work as part of a team on various projects
• High energy
• Ability to provide good communication flow between co-workers and project leaders
• Flexible
A bachelor’s degree is required.
Please forward your resume to:
Wendy Staggs
The Philanthropic Initiative
160 Federal Street 8th FLR
Boston, MA 02110
wstaggs@tpi.org
No phone calls please.
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