North Park University · 3 weeks ago
Nonprofit Leadership Program Development Specialist
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$47K/yr - $58K/yrNorth Park University is a Christian university committed to serving diverse populations. They are seeking a Nonprofit Leadership Program Development Specialist to design and deliver nonprofit leadership training and capacity-building resources for partner organizations across the Evangelical Covenant Church, leveraging expertise from NPU's Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Create and adapt nonprofit leadership training modules tailored to ECC conferences, camps, and affiliated organizations
Develop curricula focused on fundraising, governance, financial management, and organizational leadership
Ensure programs are accessible and relevant for diverse contexts, including small and mid-sized ministries
Identify and secure content experts to offer capacity-building workshops, webinars, and learning cohorts for partner organizations
Coordinate with ECC leaders and NPTS faculty to integrate nonprofit competencies into continuing education offerings
Provide coaching and consultation to partner institutions on capacity-building strategies
Work closely with the One Covenant Community project team to align training with broader grant objectives
Partner with denominational leaders to identify common needs and design scalable solutions
Contribute to shared resource development for the centralized continuing education hub
Collect feedback from participants and assess program effectiveness
Adjust content and delivery methods based on evaluation data and emerging needs
Support reporting requirements for grant evaluation and sustainability planning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Experience in nonprofit leadership, training, or capacity-building programs
Strong facilitation and communication skills
Ability to design curriculum and deliver training in both in-person and virtual formats
Ability to work across diverse settings and groups
Preferred
Master's in Nonprofit Management, Business, or related field preferred
Familiarity with faith-based or denominational contexts preferred
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Company
North Park University
Preparing students for lives of significance and service since 1891.
Founded in 1891
501-1000 employees
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