Associate Fundraising Consultant

Position Overview

PACE Fundraising, a leading fundraising consultancy serving nonprofit organizations in the North Central Region, seeks a dynamic and experienced Associate Fundraising Consultant to join our team. This role is ideal for a motivated professional passionate about helping clients achieve their fundraising goals. The position requires at least five years of experience in fundraising or a related field. It entails extensive travel to work directly with clients and cultivate donor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Client Engagement (80%)

• Partner with clients to plan, execute, and evaluate fundraising campaigns
• Conduct feasibility studies and strategic planning sessions with nonprofit leaders and boards.
• Build and manage relationships with prospective donors, leading solicitations for significant gifts.
• Facilitate donor presentations and solicitations.
• Business development securing new contracts (feasibility studies & capital campaign contracts).
• Provide on-site coaching and support to nonprofit staff and volunteers.

Internal Operations (20%)

• Collaborate with the PACE Fundraising team to develop campaign materials, reports, and donor communications.
• Contribute to the firm’s ongoing development by sharing industry insights and best practices.
• Maintain accurate records of client progress and donor interactions using internal systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit management, sales, or a related field.
• Proven success in donor cultivation and solicitation, including securing major gifts.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to inspire trust and collaboration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort with frequent travel and flexibility to accommodate client schedules.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to assess client needs and develop tailored fundraising strategies.
• Adaptability: Skilled at managing multiple priorities and shifting focus as client needs evolve.
• Professionalism: Strong work ethic and ability to represent PACE Fundraising positively in diverse settings.
• Results-Oriented: Commitment to achieving measurable outcomes for clients.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Business development incentive compensation
• Mileage reimbursement and travel allowances.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to shannon@pacefundraising.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

PACE Fundraising is an equal opportunity employer.