Pope Coaching & Consulting · 2 weeks ago
Lead Consultant and Director of Development
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$35/hr - $50/hr
7+ years expPope Coaching & Consulting (PC&C) is a nonprofit fundraising firm dedicated to supporting BIPOC and LGBTQ+-led organizations. The Lead Consultant and Director of Development is a senior fundraising strategist who leads individual giving, annual fund, and development communications work for PC&C’s nonprofit clients, blending high-level strategy with hands-on donor communications.
Business Consulting and Services
Responsibilities
Serve as the lead consultant for a portfolio of nonprofit clients
Partner with the operations team to onboard and launch new client engagements
Train and advise clients on nonprofit fundraising best practices
Manage client deliverables, timelines, and overall workload
Lead grant strategy development and manage grant calendars for each client
Develop and implement annual fund campaign strategies
Participate in on-site client meetings, donor meetings, site visits, and attend events as required
Delegate tasks effectively to consultants based on capacity and expertise
Manage consultant deliverables and timelines using Click-up
Lead weekly check-ins with consultants to track progress and address needs
Manage consultant schedules for the weekly virtual office hours program
Deliver pro bono fundraising trainings to nonprofit partners
Participate in new client consultations alongside the Principal Consultant
Collaborate with the operations team to finalize contracts as needed
Qualification
Required
7–10+ years of nonprofit development experience relevant to this role
4+ years of experience managing annual fund campaigns and/or grant writing
2+ years of experience managing staff
Highly organized self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to work independently, follow through on assignments, and complete projects to completion
Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., non-profit management, communications, marketing, English)
A comparable combination of education, experience, or training commensurate to execute the duties and fulfill the goals of this role
Preferred
Proven success developing and implementing fundraising campaigns or managing grant portfolios of $2M+
Strong leadership skills with experience leading strategic initiatives and cross-functional teams
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including negotiation
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
Professional discretion and comfort engaging with high-level donors
Experience working with volunteers and boards of directors
Demonstrated ability to develop strategy, implement programs, and motivate others
Company
Pope Coaching & Consulting
Mike Pope is a Chicago-based Nonprofit Consultant and Leadership Coach.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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