Summary
Nevada GrantLab collaborates with local nonprofits to build capacity and unlock resources that empower our communities to thrive. The Senior Technical Assistance Advisor will develop and provide expert assistance and coaching that helps organizations strengthen their impact, operations and sustainability.
What You Will Do
Leverage experience to work directly with a wide range of Las Vegas-area nonprofits to help clarify and implement organizational strategies. As an example, you may work closely with a nonprofit founder to assess the core capacities of the organization, identify 2-3 key growth opportunities, develop an actionable plan to address the opportunities, then provide ongoing implementation support for 12 months. As a result of your assistance, the organization will achieve concrete, measurable results and build capacities for future growth.
Additionally, you will work collaboratively with the Director and other team members to identify best practices and promising approaches to develop, pilot, implement, evaluate and continuously improve GrantLab’s technical assistance services. You will join GrantLab at an integral time in our technical assistance program’s evolution and have a meaningful opportunity to contribute your experience and expertise.
Partner Services Responsibilities (85%):
- Facilitate organizational assessments - using industry-standard assessments such as the Core Capacity Assessment Tool (CCAT®) and/or internally developed approaches - that help partners identify and understand their unique growth opportunities and priorities.
- Work closely with nonprofit leaders and teams to develop actionable strategies and implement plans that address their unique circumstances and objectives.
- Support strategy implementation through ongoing coaching and hands-on assistance.
- Create excellent partner experiences, including onboarding, scoping, project management, and post-completion engagements.
- Prepare and deliver training and other presentations to groups of various sizes, backgrounds, and experience levels.
- As needed, source and collaborate with local and national experts to provide specialized technical assistance support (e.g., financial analysis, program evaluation, etc.).
Program and Project Administration Responsibilities (15%):
- Continuously develop and improve processes and programs to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
- Collect, analyze, and manage key program and project data such as service utilization, partner retention, evaluations, outcomes, budgets, etc.
- Perform project management functions, including budget preparation and monitoring, grant and other program reporting, etc.
- Work cross-functionally to align with and leverage GrantLab’s other programs so that community partners receive comprehensive, seamless services.
- Contribute to client and project record keeping.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Minimum eight (8) years experience providing consulting or technical assistance to nonprofits, foundations, or public agencies/governments, or leading change management or strategy functions inside such organizations.
- MBA, MPP, MPA or other relevant post-graduate degree is preferred. Relevant experience and proven success will be considered in lieu of formal education.
- Deep understanding of nonprofit organizations and the nonprofit sector, including demonstrated expertise in at least one (1) of the following functional skills: strategic planning, governance, data analysis, finance, fundraising, operations, program design and delivery.
- Strong coaching and convening skills.
- Comfortable and confident in presenting to groups, and able to make complex topics feel accessible.
- Demonstrated success in creating and implementing strategies/solutions that drove impact and organizational transformation or sustainability.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage budgets, timelines and deliverables.
- Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to clearly communicate sensitive information and present complex topics for a variety of audiences.
- Self-motivated, able to juggle simultaneous projects and competing priorities.
- Committed to confidentiality and discretion.
- Availability to work outside of traditional business hours, travel locally, and to occasionally travel regionally and nationally.
Working at GrantLab
- Compensation: The salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000 annually, plus a discretionary, performance-based annual bonus up to 5% of salary.
- Benefits: We offer an excellent benefits package that includes 401(k) with employer match up to 4%; health, vision, and dental insurance (100% premium coverage for employees, 50% for dependents); generous PTO and holidays; and professional development opportunities.
- Hybrid Work: Three days in office, up to two days remote.
Application Information
Nevada GrantLab is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a diverse candidate pool and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter and resume via email with “Senior Technical Assistance Advisor” in the subject line to careers@nevadagrantlab.org. We anticipate starting interviews in early- to mid-April.
About Nevada GrantLab
Nevada GrantLab, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization founded in 2020, collaborates with local nonprofits to build capacity and unlock resources that empower our communities to thrive. Our vision is for a thriving Nevada, catalyzed by great nonprofits. To date, we have facilitated more than 100 capacity building workshops, completed more than 60 technical assistance projects, and supported partners in winning more than $300 million in new federal grant funding to support local services in areas ranging from the arts to workforce development. Learn more about us and our work at www.nevadagrantlab.org.
