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

Core Responsibilities

• Support the direction of multiple client engagements, providing top-tier project management across multiple deliverables and client fundraising priorities
• Write compelling narratives for letters of inquiry, proposals, reports, and other collateral; working with clients to understand their organization, impact, and desired voice
• 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 across the country further their organizational capacity via fundraising, business development, and organizational design, enabling them to better serve their communities and advance their missions.

Required qualifications:

• At least three years of experience in institutional fundraising, individual giving, grant writing, and/or other development functions
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in persuasive writing
• Proven success in a client-facing project or account management role, and/or a track record of relationship building and accountability
• Experience using standard office software/platforms (Excel, Drive, Airtable, etc.)
• Demonstrated appreciation for or commitment to the nonprofit sector

Compensation and benefits:

• Salary range: $32-$38 per hour
• 401-k retirement plan
• Flexible PTO (paid time off)
• Profit sharing
• Work from home/professional development stipend
• Hybrid, flexible-work schedule

CIMA Consulting is a small 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.