Development Consultant (Foundation Relations, Development Strategy, Fundraising Generalist, Institutional Giving) - Part Time

• Support the direction of one or two client engagements, providing top-tier project management and becoming a trusted strategic partner for clients’ senior staff.
• Write compelling narratives for letters of inquiry, proposals, reports, and other collateral.
• Identify funding opportunities through online research, phone calls, and email follow-up.
• Ensure CIMA meets goals and client expectations through careful internal tracking of progress, application deadlines, revenue targets, and reporting requirements.

This role helps nonprofit organizations build their capacity through fundraising and strategic support, enabling them to further their missions and create positive social change.

• Proven success in a client-facing project or account management role, and/or a track record of relationship building and accountability.
• At least three years of experience in institutional fundraising, individual giving, grant writing, and/or other development functions.
• A bachelor's degree or other equivalent experience in persuasive writing.
• Demonstrated appreciation for or commitment to the nonprofit sector.

Salary range: $31.25-$40.87/hr (part-time). Benefits include 401-k, flexible PTO, profit share, and WFH/PD stipend. Hybrid work available with preference for candidates in or around central VA.

CIMA Consulting is a firm in Charlottesville, VA, providing clients with strategic insight and support through institutional fundraising (grant writing) and a range of other deliverables, working on behalf of nonprofit organizations across the country.