Fundraising Campaign Consultant

Summary

Join our team as a consultant to help clients engage alumni in fundraising efforts. We utilize feasibility studies, case statements, and strategic assessments to maximize fundraising outcomes. The primary goals are conducting pre-campaign feasibility studies and directing capital campaigns. This role requires strong communication, project management, and relationship-building skills. You will work autonomously, manage multiple projects, and collaborate with colleagues and volunteers. The position offers a competitive salary and employee referral bonus.

Requirements

• 2+ years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, higher education, or consulting required
• BA/BS degree or equivalent
• Working knowledge of databases, and/or fundraising database software required; experience with Salesforce preferred
• Exceptional level of organization and project management skills
• Ability to develop strong, trusted relationships with clients and key contacts
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present, and influence at all levels of a non-profit organization
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail
• Ability to lead and manage internal account teams, assisting with communication campaigns, data maintenance and payments systems
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate challenges and deliver client-focused solutions based on customer needs

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously to achieve client and internal goals
• Communicate with a variety of stakeholders while producing high quality work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Conduct major gift prospect research
• Schedule and conduct interviews that will inform, educate, and cultivate major gift prospects for a campaign
• Analyze interview results and formulate recommendations for a capital campaign and present findings to contractual stakeholders
• Develop and implement campaign strategies specifically designed to achieve the goals of campaign
• Identify, recruit, train and manage volunteer campaign leadership on solicitations efforts
• Schedule and conduct solicitations, in conjunction with volunteers, to secure campaign contributions
• Embrace a forward-thinking attitude by continuously seeking out opportunities for personal and professional development
• Exhibit ideal team player traits by supporting colleagues and taking initiative to collaborate on tasks and projects beyond assigned duties
• Comply with Company policies, the Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethical Principles, and Standards of Professional Practice
• Maintain working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Salesforce, Monday.com, and Adobe Acrobat
• Periodic travel for meetings and volunteer training, up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for non-profits is a plus
• Membership in a Greek social organization preferred

Benefits

• Salary: $47,500-$55,000
• Employee Referral Bonus
• This position is eligible for a $1,000 employee referral