A.M. Crawford, Inc. · 3 weeks ago
Lead Consultant - Fundraising
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$85K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expA.M. Crawford, Inc. (AMC) is seeking a dynamic and strategic Lead Consultant to join our growing team and help advance our firm’s mission: Nonprofit Success. This role involves overseeing a portfolio of nonprofit clients, ensuring quality and timeliness, while serving as a fundraising strategist and mentor to the internal team.
ConsultingManagement ConsultingProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Manage multiple client contracts simultaneously; oversee all contract budgets, objectives, and deliverables, and be responsible for the overall success of the assigned client portfolio. Foster trust, manage expectations, and identify opportunities for deeper collaboration
Oversee the full lifecycle of awarded grants, ensuring compliance, effective fund utilization, accurate reporting, and alignment with funder expectations; develop and implement strategies that streamline financial oversight, performance tracking, and long-term funder relationships
Spearhead the incorporation of new tools (including AI platforms such as ChatGPT, NotebookLM, Claude and other AI tools) into our workflows
Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising and communications strategies tailored to each client’s mission and growth objectives
Lead project teams with clarity and purpose, effectively delegating, motivating, and holding the team accountable for results
Monitor budgets and billable hours; maintain transparent project management workflows in Asana
Review and sign off on written deliverables, ensuring consistency, quality, and strategic alignment
Partner with leadership to develop new service offerings and identify business development opportunities within existing client relationships
Mentor team members, providing guidance, feedback, and opportunities for professional growth
Consistently achieve or exceed 300+ client hours per quarter (1,200+ annually)
Qualification
Required
A minimum of five years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, communications, post-award grant management, or consulting
Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights
Strong financial acumen — comfortable coaching nonprofit staff and colleagues to create program budgets, interpret Form 990s, and read financial statements
Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, with an aptitude for building authentic relationships and influencing decision-makers
Proven project management expertise, balancing multiple deadlines while maintaining precision, professionalism, and grace under pressure
Proficiency with key technological platforms including ChatGPT, Asana, Google Workspace, Candid, Time Tracking tools, and/or other cloud-based systems
Fluency with AI and digital productivity tools — you are curious, adaptive, and comfortable using platforms such as ChatGPT, Notebook LM, Claude, or other emerging technologies to streamline work, enhance creativity, and drive results
A collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset and a genuine enthusiasm for AMC's mission and for helping organizations thrive
Benefits
Unlimited Vacation Time – Trust-based flexibility to rest and recharge.
Collective Disconnects – Company-wide breaks: one week between Christmas and New Year’s, plus 1–2 days around Independence Day.
12 Paid Holidays – Observed in accordance with the City of San Francisco calendar.
Comprehensive Health Coverage
401(k) with Company Match – 100% match on the first 1%, 50% match on 2-6%.
Matching Gift Program – Amplify your impact through philanthropy (match of up to $150/year).
Professional Development Funding – Invest in your ongoing learning and leadership growth.
Performance- and Business Development-Based Bonus Opportunities
Company
A.M. Crawford, Inc.
AM Crawford, Inc.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Andrea Marmo Crawford
Chief Executive Officer
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