Principal, Client Engagements

• Lead complex consulting engagements with philanthropic and nonprofit clients from scoping through implementation, serving as the primary day-to-day client lead and trusted advisor.
• Design and manage client work plans, facilitate strategic planning processes, and guide clients through campaign strategy, fundraising planning, and donor engagement.
• Contribute to business development by cultivating relationships, developing proposals, and participating in client pitches.
• Manage and mentor a project manager, oversee timelines and budgets, and ensure alignment with EPA's values and client goals.

This role enables mission-driven organizations and philanthropists to achieve their goals more effectively, amplifying their positive social impact through strategic guidance and capacity building.

• 8+ years of experience in client-facing consulting or advisory roles in philanthropy, nonprofit management, fundraising, or related social impact fields.
• Demonstrated ability to design and lead complex projects, manage multiple workstreams, and deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.
• Strong skills in fundraising or donor advising, with a track record of partnering effectively with senior leaders and boards.
• Exceptional communication skills, including facilitation, presentation, and clear written materials; comfort with qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Full-time, fully remote position. Compensation details not specified. The firm is woman- and LGBTQ+-owned, grounded in values of social justice, equity, and authentic partnership.

Effective Philanthropy Advisors (EPA) is a boutique consultancy that partners with mission-driven organizations, philanthropists, and social impact leaders to address complex challenges through tailored strategic solutions, with expertise in fundraising, campaign strategy, and donor advising.