Consultant – Central Region

About the role

The Consultant – Central Region position is available in multiple offices across Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. The role is full-time and requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Successfully lead and manage projects from inception to conclusion
• Apply critical and strategic thinking to quickly identify the crux of a problem, question, or issue
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and logically both verbally and in writing and is comfortable articulating strategies with a variety of audiences
• Avoid preconceptions and remain open-minded to new ideas
• Thrive in a mission-oriented environment and is motivated by the idea of working across philanthropic sectors
• Develop work plans and materials for campaign planning studies and development assessments
• Conduct analysis of clients through review of fundraising performance and interviews with organization's executives, volunteer leaders, and donors
• Prepare fundraising campaign materials, including strategic plans, operating materials, case statements, and major gift proposals
• Conduct in-depth prospect research
• Craft individual cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
• Write and deliver high-impact presentations and materials

Qualifications

• Excellent quantitative analytical skills
• Demonstrated keen business sense in either a professional or academic environment
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of staff, volunteers, donors, and prospective donors
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Great storytelling skills and strong public speaking skills
• Professional demeanor
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to travel for assignments

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Strategic thinking
• Project management
• Prospect research
• Writing and presentation skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $65,000 - $120,000, varying based on experience and education
• Dynamic training program
• Resources
• Career advancement
• Mentoring
• Networking opportunities

Pay

• $65,000 - $120,000

Schedule

• Full-time

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Training program
• Resources
• Career advancement opportunities
• Mentoring
• Networking opportunities