Lead Consultant and Director of Development

Job Title: Lead Consultant and Director of Development
Position Type: Hourly / Contractor / Full-Time (30–40 hours per week)
Compensation: $35 - $50 per hour (based on experience). This is a 1099 Contract position.
Location: Chicago, IL. Works remotely but must be able to attend in-person client meetings and events.
Interviews: The Hiring process will involve a physical interview.

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Pope Coaching & Consulting (PC&C) is a nonprofit fundraising firm dedicated to supporting BIPOC and LGBTQ+-led organizations. Led by Principal Consultant Mike Pope, PC&C partners exclusively with small and mid-sized nonprofits under $15M, providing strategic guidance and hands‑on support tailored to each client’s needs.

About the Role

The Lead Consultant and Director of Development is a senior fundraising strategist who leads the individual giving, annual fund, and development communications work for PC&C’s nonprofit clients. This role blends high-level strategy with hands‑on donor communications, ensuring that every client has a clear, compelling, and relationship-centered approach to fundraising.

Key Responsibilities

• Client management (50%)
  • Serve as the lead consultant for a portfolio of nonprofit clients
  • Partner with the operations team to onboard and launch new client engagements
  • Train and advise clients on nonprofit fundraising best practices
  • Manage client deliverables, timelines, and overall workload
  • Lead grant strategy development and manage grant calendars for each client
  • Develop and implement annual fund campaign strategies
  • Participate in on-site client meetings, donor meetings, site visits, and attend events as required
• Consultant management (20%)
  • Delegate tasks effectively to consultants based on capacity and expertise
  • Manage consultant deliverables and timelines using Click-up
  • Lead weekly check‑ins with consultants to track progress and address needs
• Manage Pro Bono Portfolio (10%)
  • Manage consultant schedules for the weekly virtual office hours program
  • Deliver pro bono fundraising trainings to nonprofit partners
• Business development (5%)
  • Participate in new client consultations alongside the Principal Consultant
  • Collaborate with the operations team to finalize contracts as needed

***Pope Coaching & Consulting is committed to advancing equity in the nonprofit sector and strongly encourages applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), as well as LGBTQ+ candidates and those with lived experience in underrepresented communities.

Minimum Requirements

• 7–10+ years of nonprofit development experience relevant to this role
• 4+ years of experience managing annual fund campaigns and/or grant writing
• 2+ years of experience managing staff
• Highly organized self‑starter with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, follow through on assignments, and complete projects to completion

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven success developing and implementing fundraising campaigns or managing grant portfolios of $2M+
• Strong leadership skills with experience leading strategic initiatives and cross‑functional teams
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including negotiation
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Professional discretion and comfort engaging with high‑level donors
• Experience working with volunteers and boards of directors
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategy, implement programs, and motivate others

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., non‑profit management, communications, marketing, English)
• A comparable combination of education, experience, or training commensurate to execute the duties and fulfill the goals of this role