*This is a full-time salaried position with benefits with M. Gale & Associates*

M. Gale & Associates is seeking a full-time Consultant to join their team in an exciting time of strategic organizational growth and implementation. The role reports to the Director of Consulting Services and will be part of the M. Gale operations team, sharing collective responsibility to deliver exceptional work to clients while meeting or exceeding the organization’s strategic initiatives, goals, functions and process. Quality and integrity stand at the top of our client interactions and deliverables, as well as with our team of employees and associates.

The Consultant will deliver fundraising consulting services to clients. As part of the Consulting Services team, the position will collaborate with employed consultants and contracted associates, and communicate directly with clients and their donors, as needed and appropriate. The position will help leverage the talents, skills and knowledge of our team of consultants to maximize deliverables and uphold the M. Gale formula to fundraising success – within predetermined time and budget parameters for each client.

This candidate will have direct fundraising experience, a talent for building relationships both external and internal to the organization, agile project management skills and proven track record in raising funds in the community. They will have experience working with nonprofit executives, boards and donors.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Consulting Services

• Provide fundraising consulting services to M. Gale & Associates clients, including work within the firm’s three services lines: Campaign Services, Fundraising and Nonprofit Management.
• Participate in the portfolio of client services, which includes within each account: working with the Lead Consultant and the clients; developing, maintaining and adjusting the engagement plan/timeline as needed; and timely and appropriate communication to and between team members.
• Manage the project components and delivery of work products to appropriate Lead Consultants that project a unified “voice” for the team, while contributing as a consultant on the project(s).

• Participate actively on client and internal planning meetings and team calls.
• Provide support for client needs that arise, including nonprofit resources, prospect research, data management and evaluations.
• Help develop, design and print assigned client materials, reports and presentations.
• Maintain records of relationship connections and activities for past, current and prospective clients.
• Support efforts to ensure the production of effective, high-quality proposals, reports, and deliverables.
• Serve in a support role to any employee or associate lead as needed, as it relates to client services.
• Maintain effective supporter journeys for the development of relationship and retention management programs for our clients.
• Ensure the quality of the M. Gale method of delivery is met or exceeded.

Administration
The Fundraising Consultant is a member of M. Gale & Associates operations team and as such will be responsible for playing a pro-active role including:

• Operations Strategic Planning, Development, and Implementation.
• Attending business, strategic, and sales or business development meetings.
• Participating in the sales process to include pre-sale on or offsite meetings with potential clients to help mold the scope of work for a particular proposed project or product being sold.
• Other duties as assigned or negotiated by Senior Management.

Strategy and Planning

• Work individually and cooperatively to achieve income targets across a range of revenue streams for any client or project.
• Participate in the organization as it strives to achieve new strategic initiatives through effective communication of the implementation of such initiatives to the employees and Associates being affected during a cycle of growth.
• As a member of the M. Gale & Associates Operations team, help to ensure consistent client delivery, and the production of materials and team resources.

Development Practices

• Understanding of the campaign fundraising process and relationship-based fundraising practices.
• Knowledge of all areas of the fund development process beginning with acquisition and annual fund to major gifts and planned giving.
• Drive for ongoing professional learning and attaining mastery of trends in fundraising.
• Strong written and verbal skills, ability to create and deliver written and oral presentations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications, business, or liberal arts related field.
• Experience: at least 5-7 years professional fundraising experience in nonprofit organization(s).
• Well-developed social skills and the ability to forge strong professional relationships.
• A person with a compelling presence who empowers others to take responsibility and set high goals for themselves.
• A hands-on, involved style that is marked by tenacity, cooperation, a willingness to “think outside the box” and leading by example.
• One who brings a sense of passion to his or her work, a commitment to M. Gale & Associate’s mission to improve non-profit organizations and a dedication to excellence.
• Comfortable in all types of social settings and able to interact with a wide range of constituencies
• Knowledge of computer operations and software products including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.
• Must demonstrate strong writing skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evening and weekend work; travel as required to ensure client satisfaction and deliverables

Level/Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000

Send your resume to Laura Hutyra, CFRE, at laura.hutyra@mgaleassociates.com or click the button below. Write “Full-Time Consultant Position” in the subject line.