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Current Openings

Executive Assistant → COO (Remote to Start, Greater Cincinnati)

Skystone Partners | National Philanthropic Consulting Firm

Location: Greater Cincinnati (remote until 2026, then hybrid/in-person)
Salary: $65K–$85K, based on expertise. Profit sharing after 6 months, plus benefits.

About the Role

We’re looking for a systems-builder and force multiplier to partner directly with our CEO. This role starts as Executive Assistant & Manager of Administrative Services and is designed to grow into Chief Operating Officer within 2–4 years.

If you care about excellence, impact, and the role philanthropy plays in transforming our community, this could be the once-in-a-career opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

What You’ll Do

  •  Manage CEO’s calendar, priorities, and focus.

  • Oversee operations, proposals, and client deliverables.

  • Build workflows and systems that prepare the firm to scale.

  • Ensure professional polish across all communications.

  • Manage tech platforms (Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Monday.com, Zoom, Harvest).

What We’re Looking For

  • Systems thinker → designs and refines workflows that keep the firm running smoothly.

  • Time strategist → understands that time is the CEO’s most valuable resource and protects it with confidence.

  • Disciplined & structured → loves creating order.

  • Polished & professional → protects the brand.

  • Growth-minded → ready to step into COO leadership.

  • Loyal & discreet → trusted partner.

  • Tech-fluent & AI-comfortable → optimizes tools.

  • Committed to impact → aligned with the belief that philanthropy is a powerful force for good.

Why Join Us

Skystone Partners has been the trusted philanthropic consulting firm in Cincinnati for more than four decades, serving universities, hospitals, symphonies, zoos, and civic foundations. We combine ambition and excellence with the belief that philanthropy is a powerful force for good.

Apply

For confidential consideration, send resume and a thoughtful cover letter (polish matters here) to https://wkf.ms/4nFfQyw. Applications without both will not be considered.

Career Opportunities

Skystone Partners continues its 45-year tradition of designing elegant solutions that elevate our clients’ skills and transform their fundraising results sustainably and over time. If you are interested in discussing how you might fit in with Skystone Partners and our diverse team of fundraising consultants, we are always seeking world-class talent. Reach out to a member of our team to talk about a career with Skystone Partners.

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