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TAAF serves the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community by promoting safety, fostering belonging, and advancing prosperity. Launched in 2021 in response to the rise in anti-Asian hate and to address the long-standing underinvestment in AAPI communities by building safety and economic prosperity in cities, advocating for the teaching of AAPI history in classrooms, advancing decision makers and creatives in Hollywood and journalism, ensuring that we are represented across all levels of leadership, and conducting research to inform our communities. Through groundbreaking programs, essential research, and cross-sector partnerships, we’re creating a permanent and irrevocable sense of belonging for millions of AAPIs in the United States. For additional information about TAAF, please visit www.taaf.org or follow @TAAForg on Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Facebook or TikTok.

The Partnerships Associate plays a critical role in supporting the execution, operations, and performance of our partnerships and development efforts. This position sits at the intersection of partnerships, development, events, and operations ensuring smooth administrative processes, accurate data management, effective research, and timely support for internal teams and external partners. This is an ideal role for a detail-oriented, organized professional who enjoys building systems, supporting cross-functional teams, and contributing to streamlined processes.

• Support Chief Partnerships Officer in managing schedules and coordinating projects
• Conduct research and prepare memos on initiatives, partners, and donors to support relationship management and fundraising including WealthX, iwave, and online research
• Lead team meetings by preparing and managing agendas, documenting key discussionsand decisions, and distributing action items
• Assist with ad hoc special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned

• Support logistical and administrative contracting/payment processes (e.g., communicating with external vendors to collect necessary documents, including contracts, invoices, and W9s)
• Support Events team with budget reconciliation and vendor communications, ensuring accuracy and prompt vendor payments
• Manage Asana projects, track internal action items, and update internal project timelines

• Support team members to identify, implement, migrate information to, and maintain a Salesforce CRM for effective donor and data management across all Partnerships and Development teams
• Upload and maintain events, foundation, corporate, and individual donor records and files, specifically qualitative data to ensure contacts, accounts, and campaigns are updated
• Create and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), playbooks, and internal guides
• Compile lists for event attendance

• Undergraduate degree in a related field of study or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1-2 years of experience in project management, development, operations, and/or finance
• Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining databases

• Intermediate Excel/Google Sheets skills
• Familiarity with a customer relationship management (CRM) system such as Salesforce
• Exceptional attention to detail and task follow-through
• Ability to manage a variety of projects and special events with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Ability to carry out duties respecting the sensitive and confidential nature of donor-related information and materials, and to demonstrate mature judgment in handling donor concerns
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Passionately supports, understands, and can communicate our mission toserve the Asian American and Pacific Islander community in their pursuit of belonging and prosperity that is free from discrimination, slander, and violence

• In-Office Days: Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in our New York City office
• Remote Days: Mondays and Fridays offer work-from-home flexibility
• Travel: Occasional travel to provide hands-on support for live events, conferences and key team activities
• Requires occasional weekend, off-hours, or evening work

• At TAAF, we invest in your health and financial future with competitive pay, full medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a 100% 401(k) match on the first 5% of your salary.

The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) is committed to salary transparency and pay equity. The hiring range for this position is $79,600 - $89,550 which is carefully benchmarked against the market to ensure competitiveness. Final offers are determined through a structured analysis of relevant experience, skills, and role scope to ensure internal pay equity.