Fiscal Sponsorships Manager
The Opportunity
FAS seeks an inaugural Fiscal Sponsorship Manager to manage a diverse array of fiscally sponsored projects across the science, technology and innovation ecosystem. Serving as point of contact for all fiscally sponsored initiatives, the ideal candidate will be an experienced relationship manager who has strong project and grants management skills and succeeds in working across internal and external stakeholders. The Fiscal Sponsorship program at FAS allows new initiatives a legal and fiscal home to launch or grow an initiative without the burden of building the financial and operational infrastructure at the outset.
About FAS
At the Federation of American Scientists, we believe in embracing a growth oriented and entrepreneurial mindset to drive impact for our colleagues, our customers and the world. The Fiscal Sponsorship Manager will work as part of the Impact Team and play a key role in managing, growing and enhancing FAS’s fiscal sponsorship offering.
What you’ll do: (Core responsibilities)
- Serve as point of contact for all fiscally sponsored initiatives at FAS (approximately 5 - 10 existing projects)
- Field all new prospects, clearly outlining FAS’s fiscal sponsorship model and offerings, working to grow the fiscal sponsorship program annually
- Work with FAS communications team to solidify FAS’s market position as a fiscal sponsorship program for the science, technology and innovation community
- Liaise between Project Directors and finance team to ensure all financial management is compliant, timely and accurate
- Ensure that projects work closely with FAS’s Grants & Development team and Finance team to support successful and timely submission of all grant applications and reports for fiscally sponsored projects
- Develop and manage to clear operating procedures clarifying roles and responsibilities for all parties involved with the fiscal sponsorship program
- Manage all regular meetings with fiscally sponsored project directors to ensure progress to goals and financial health
- Manage other ad hoc requests coming from sponsored project directors and their funders.
Skills and Experience (Requirements)
- 7-10 years not-for-profit project management experience
- A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and pursuing it within the mission of FAS.
- Strong relationship management skills are essential with clear ability to be a proactive and thoughtful communicator
- Experience in building operating procedures and processes from the ground up
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and across diverse internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated Grants Management experience
- Detail oriented with experience in managing a diverse portfolio of projects
Nice to haves
- Financial Management and budgeting experience
- Experience managing fiscally sponsored projects
Work Environment
This position will be a hybrid role, meaning that both remote and in-person work can be accommodated, generally two to three days per week on-site, and two to three days per week remote.
Salary Range
- $70,000 - $85,000
Hiring Statement
Don’t check off every box? Apply anyway! Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every listed qualification. At FAS we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and developing new voices. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway – you might just be the right candidate.
The Federation of American Scientists is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Federation of American Scientists prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. Employment is contingent on successful verification of eligibility to work in the United States. This position is included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit, and specific terms and conditions of employment are subject to collective bargaining.