Description
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.
Apply Here - https://forms.clickup.com/9015620004/f/8cnywd4-5095/WINXEFQG7P2ONR3U6H
About PC&C
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.
In this role, you will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team at PC&C and serve as the lead
consultant for our clients. You will design and execute customized annual fund plans, lead development
consultant teams, craft donor-centered messaging, and support clients in cultivating, stewarding, and
upgrading their donors. You’ll serve as a trusted thought partner to each client, translating ambitious
fundraising goals into clear, actionable deliverables and donor experiences that strengthen long-term
giving.
In this role, you will represent PC&C and our clients with warmth, professionalism, and confidence,
whether you’re leading donor meetings, coaching executives, or building integrated fundraising plans
with our internal team. This position is ideal for an experienced fundraiser who is equal parts strategist,
storyteller, and relationship-builder, and who thrives in serving small and minority-led nonprofits working
at the frontlines of community impact.
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.
Requirements
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.
