Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-DC) Washington, DC Metro Area Chapter · 1 day ago
Senior Consultant
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expThe Curtis Group, a leading national fundraising consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to join their growing team. This role involves serving as a trusted fundraising strategist and philanthropic partner to nonprofit clients, overseeing a client portfolio focused on major-gift program expansion, campaign management, and capacity building.
Fundraising
Responsibilities
Serving as a lead consultant overseeing development and execution of capacity building, planning study and campaign strategy in a multi-client portfolio
Ensuring all internal and client materials meet the highest standards and have been developed in a thoughtful and timely manner
Conducting thoughtful, confidential one-on-one planning study interviews with major philanthropists
Developing and guiding individual cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for donor prospects
Developing trusted partnerships with clients and campaign volunteers and serving as a strategic advisor to organizational leadership and boards
Providing guidance and oversight of other team members assigned to the client team
Ensuring accountability to agreed-upon timelines by proactively managing client expectations, guiding next steps, and addressing barriers to progress
Delivering formal presentations to clients, their boards and external audiences
Reviewing and approving materials for, and participating in, client check-in meetings and committee meetings
Maintaining timely follow-up after client meetings and overseeing project timelines
Participating in, and at times leading, the training of campaign staff and volunteers
Actively contributing to business development efforts by identifying, cultivating, and supporting new client opportunities, leveraging an established professional network, and collaborating with firm leadership on growth opportunities
Seeking and sharing industry trends and knowledge through presentations, webinars and written articles
Representing The Curtis Group at industry events and within the sector with key professional organizations, with particular emphasis on engagement in the DMV region
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated success in a fast-paced, dynamic, multi-faceted organization
8–10+ years of development experience
Prior fundraising consulting experience strongly preferred
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks at one time and meet frequent deadlines
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Excellent presentation skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Minimum of a BS/BA degree
Experience in major-gift and campaign management
Strong client leadership skills
Established presence in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) region
Ability to work well on a team as well as independently within established guidelines
Energetic, self-directed, flexible, organized, detail-oriented individual
Ability to conduct thoughtful, confidential one-on-one planning study interviews with major philanthropists
Ability to develop trusted partnerships with clients and campaign volunteers
Ability to provide guidance and oversight of other team members assigned to the client team
Ability to ensure accountability to agreed-upon timelines by proactively managing client expectations
Ability to deliver formal presentations to clients, their boards and external audiences
Ability to maintain timely follow-up after client meetings and oversee project timelines
Ability to participate in, and at times lead, the training of campaign staff and volunteers
Ability to actively contribute to business development efforts by identifying, cultivating, and supporting new client opportunities
Ability to seek and share industry trends and knowledge through presentations, webinars and written articles
Ability to represent The Curtis Group at industry events and within the sector with key professional organizations
Benefits
Health
Life
Disability
Dental insurance
Retirement plan (with company match)
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-DC) Washington, DC Metro Area Chapter
The Washington DC Metro Area Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP DC) is one of the largest and most active chapters in the nation, offering members the opportunity to connect with colleagues, engage in creative thinking, network with new friends and achieve great results in their work.
2-10 employees
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