Consultant - Fairmount Ventures

Job Description

Fairmount Ventures is seeking an associate to contribute to the success of our client projects focused on strategic planning, fundraising, and leadership development. Associates will support client projects providing research, writing, and project management. Associates are part of project teams with other Fairmount team members and led by an account managers. This is an excellent opportunity for people looking to learn about and support a variety of non-profit organizations in the region.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Analysis – Conduct different types of research including best practices, demographic data, market data, budgeting and fundraising data, funding opportunities, foundations, and donor prospects. Conduct stakeholder interviews. Synthesize research and identify themes and implications to support strategy development and execution.

Writing – Write a variety of documents including needs assessments, concept papers, plans, outreach memos, proposals for foundations, corporate, and government funding, profiles for donors and funders, individual letters, and research reports.

 Project Management – Balance a diverse portfolio of client projects with multiple deadlines; develop and maintain project work plans and information trackers, schedule meetings and interviews, communicate with internal and external teams about findings, challenges, and progress. Manage online grant submission on behalf of clients.

Qualifications:

• Skills and experience to fulfill the key responsibilities
• Bachelor’s degree or knowledge normally acquired through a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or institution
• At least two years of professional experience
• Interest in nonprofit strategy, fundraising, and leadership

Location

This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Center City Philadelphia with a minimum of two days per week in the office.

 Compensation

Compensation for this position is between $50,000 and $60,000 based on the candidates’ qualification, experience, skills, and education. Fairmount offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, personal, and sick leave, medical, and dental coverage, and a 401k retirement plan.