Analyst for Consulting Services (DC, Chicago and New York City Offices)

Analyst for Consulting Services (DC, Chicago and New York City
Offices)

Organization Description
Arabella Advisors is a dynamic consulting firm dedicated to helping
individuals, families, institutions, and corporations make better
philanthropic decisions. We believe philanthropy should involve the same
strategic analysis and due diligence as financial investments.
We influence hundreds of millions of dollars in contributions and
grants, helping our clients fight hunger and disease, improve early
childhood education and advance conservation, among other issues. We
provide clear-eyed research and analysis of issues and nonprofit
organizations as well as strategy development, management and evaluation
support, enabling our clients to give with confidence. Our clients range
from the world’s largest philanthropists to small family foundations and
include the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Annie E. Casey
Foundation, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, The Kresge Foundation, the
Mead Family Foundation, the Steans Family Foundation, Microsoft,
Novartis and Hyatt Hotels.

A Career with Arabella Arabella’s core value is to create an outstanding
place to work. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining
exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic,
rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. We encourage
participatory decision making and collaboration, while always keeping a
sense of humor and goodwill. We encourage people to pursue their
passions both inside and outside of work, respecting work-life balance.
In keeping with this core value, our firm is committed to providing
excellent benefits to our employees. We are also dedicated to creating a
fun, flexible and healthy work environment. Arabella offers 100% premium
paid health, vision, dental, prescription insurance, long and short term
disability, life insurance, personal and volunteer leave time, strong
participation in an organization retirement plan, fitness benefit,
pre-tax commuter benefit and more.

Position Description
The Analyst supports the firm in serving its expanding individual and
family, corporate and institutional client base. This is an excellent
opportunity for someone interested in learning more about the field of
philanthropy and the nonprofit community.

Applying
Candidates interested in applying should submit a resume and cover
letter through Arabella’s careers site:
https://arabellacareers.silkroad.com/
Candidates should note in their cover letter and within the application
system what location(s) they are available for.
Please no calls. All inquiries can be directed to
careers@arabellaadvisors.com
Responsibilities
Client Services
 Conduct research and provide analysis in support of client projects
and meetings
 Assist in drafting and revising client reports and presentations
 Provide logistical support for client meetings (including travel and
scheduling)
 Draft briefing memos and correspondence
 Assist in responding to client requests for information
 Assist in the dissemination of marketing materials to prospective clients
 Transcribe notes for external and internal meetings
 Assist staff in preparation for external presentations and conferences
 Assist staff with developing Arabella thought-leadership projects
 Provide additional administrative support as necessary
Requirements
Education
 Bachelor’s degree required
Skills
 Excellent organization and communication skills
 Ability to synthesize large amounts of information
 Ability to draft high quality written materials and correspondence
 Ability to accurately proofread and edit
 Good customer service skills (telephone, email and in-person)
 Experience handling multiple tasks
 Ability to work independently, and to function effectively as part of
a team
 Ability to complete projects in a timely fashion
 Research skills and ability to use the Internet effectively
 Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite software
Characteristics
 Detail-oriented
 Task-oriented (motivated by implementing systems and processes)
 Flexible
 Has an interest in philanthropy
 Has a sense of humor