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Senior Consultant, Fund Development & Nonprofit Strategy Jobs in Washington DC-Baltimore Area at DiCam Strategic Solutions
Title: Senior Consultant, Fund Development & Nonprofit Strategy
Company: DiCam Strategic Solutions
Location: Washington DC-Baltimore Area
About DiCam Strategic Solutions
DiCam Strategic Solutions is expanding our consultant bench.
We are seeking experienced nonprofit strategists who can help mission-driven organizations move from fundraising uncertainty to predictable revenue systems, stronger board engagement, and sustainable growth.
DiCam Strategic Solutions is a national advisory firm working with nonprofit organizations, executive leaders, and boards to strengthen fund development strategy, governance, operations, and strategic partnerships. Our clients often serve historically under-resourced communities, with a focus on health, education, youth development, economic opportunity, and social impact.
Founded by fundraising strategist Dianna Campbell, DiCam works with organizations across the country to strengthen organizational and fundraising strategies, activate board leadership, and align operations with sustainable growth. The firm also supports corporate partners seeking meaningful social impact collaborations with nonprofit organizations.
Role Description
DiCam Strategic Solutions is seeking a Senior Consultant, Fund Development & Nonprofit Strategy to support a portfolio of nonprofit clients on a remote, contract basis.
This role is designed for an experienced strategist who can guide organizations through fund development strategy, board engagement, donor pipeline development, and operational alignment. Consultants work closely with executive leadership and boards to develop actionable plans that strengthen fundraising performance, leadership engagement, and organizational sustainability.
This is a hands-on consulting role for someone who can think strategically, manage client relationships, and help move work from recommendation to execution. Senior Consultants serve as trusted advisors while managing project milestones, facilitating strategic conversations, and supporting implementation of revenue and leadership strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage 2–3 client engagements simultaneously, ensuring clear progress toward agreed deliverables, timelines, and outcomes.
- Provide hands-on consulting support across a range of client needs. Some engagements focus on strategy development, while others require support for both strategy and implementation, including direct fundraising activation.
- Develop fund development strategies and revenue models, including donor pipeline development, corporate partnerships, foundation strategy, and major donor engagement.
- Support clients in fundraising activation, which may include prospect research, donor outreach strategy, proposal development, cultivation planning, and moves management.
- Conduct development audits and organizational assessments to identify opportunities to strengthen fundraising systems, leadership alignment, and operational effectiveness.
- Facilitate strategic planning conversations with executive leadership and boards to align mission, strategy, and revenue growth.
- Support board fundraising engagement, including clarifying expectations, strengthening governance practices, and activating board participation in philanthropy.
- Provide ongoing strategic guidance to executive teams on donor cultivation, partnerships, and positioning within the philanthropic marketplace.
- Prepare progress updates, strategic recommendations, and client reports that demonstrate clear movement toward fundraising and organizational goals.
- Collaborate with the DiCam team on emerging opportunities, client growth, and strengthening consulting practices across the firm.
Qualifications
- Must be located in or able to consistently work Eastern Time business hours.
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, philanthropy, fund development strategy, consulting, or social impact leadership.
- Demonstrated success working with major donors, foundations, corporate partners, board leaders, or executive teams.
- Experience supporting strategic planning, fundraising strategy, development audits, board engagement, or organizational development.
- Strong project management and client relationship management skills.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills, particularly with executive leaders and boards.
- Ability to work independently in a remote consulting environment while collaborating with a distributed team.
- Comfort with CRM systems, research tools, and digital collaboration platforms.
- Ability to translate strategy into clear work plans, client-ready deliverables, and measurable next steps.
- Commitment to advancing equitable outcomes and working alongside organizations serving historically under-resourced communities.
Preferred Experience
- Experience supporting organizations with $3M–$30M operating budgets.
- Background in health, education, youth development, economic opportunity, or community-based nonprofit sectors.
- Consulting experience or experience working across multiple organizations.
- Experience managing donor pipelines, sponsorship strategies, foundation outreach, or board fundraising activation.
- Familiarity with moves management, prospect research, fundraising systems, and revenue planning.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is comfortable working with ambiguity, asking strong strategic questions, managing multiple client priorities, and translating ideas into practical next steps. This person should be equally comfortable in a board conversation, a donor strategy discussion, a project planning meeting, and a client check-in focused on outcomes. We are looking for someone who brings strategic thinking, sound judgment, strong writing, and the ability to help clients move from planning to action.
What We Offer
- Flexible remote contract work.
- Opportunity to support a growing national consulting firm.
- Engagement with nonprofit clients doing meaningful work across health, education, youth development, economic opportunity, and social impact.
- Estimated 10–12 hours per week per client, depending on scope and availability – average 20-25 hours per week.
- Collaboration with a strategic, mission-driven team.
- Opportunities to contribute to fund development strategy, board activation, revenue systems, and client growth.
- Health insurance options may be available, if needed.
Compensation
Contract hourly rate commensurate with experience, role fit, and client scope. Range $55-$85 per hour.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief note sharing:
- Relevant nonprofit fundraising, consulting, or strategy experience.
- Experience working with executive leaders or boards.
- Availability for contract client work.
- Why this opportunity is a strong fit.
About the Work
This role is ideal for a senior nonprofit professional who wants to use their fundraising, strategy, and leadership experience to help organizations build stronger systems, activate relationships, and grow sustainable revenue.
DiCam Strategic Solutions is building a team of consultants who understand that nonprofit growth requires more than ideas. It requires strategy, structure, accountability, and execution.
Qualifications
- Expertise in Fund Development and Fundraising Strategy, including experience creating and implementing comprehensive plans
- Proven skills in Partnership Development and Nonprofit Consulting, with a focus on fostering impactful collaborations
- Proficiency in Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, and Operational Consulting
- Strong ability in Research, Data Analysis, and Problem-Solving
- Excellent verbal and written communication, stakeholder engagement, and presentation skills
- Proficiency in project management and the ability to work independently
- Experience with nonprofit organizations and/or social impact partnerships is highly desirable
- Bachelor's degree required; a Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus
