Development and Database Associate Consultant

Rally Consulting provides database and fundraising consulting services to nonprofit organizations. We are known for our expertise in Raiser's Edge but support a variety of CRM, fundraising, and communication platforms. Our focus areas include interim development support, database training, best practices guidance, fundraising operations, and strategic project work. The Associate Consultant supports multiple client engagements through database management, gift processing, donor stewardship, prospect research, fundraising support, and related consulting services.

Consultants work with multiple nonprofit clients simultaneously, balancing priorities while delivering high-quality service and strategic support.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, client-focused, highly organized, and passionate about helping nonprofit organizations strengthen their fundraising operations and donor engagement.

• Serve as a trusted resource to client organizations.
• Train client staff on database usage, gift processing procedures, and fundraising best practices.
• Develop standard operating procedures and process documentation.
• Research and recommend solutions to client challenges.
• Provide strategic recommendations that improve efficiency, data integrity, and fundraising effectiveness.

• Process charitable contributions and maintain accurate donor records.
• Reconcile gifts and fundraising records with finance staff as needed.
• Prepare acknowledgement letters, tax receipts, and donor communications.
• Monitor and improve the quality, accuracy, and integrity of donor databases.
• Generate reports and provide data analysis to support fundraising efforts.

• Conduct donor and prospect research utilizing available research tools.
• Provide support for database use and/or strategy to all fundraising initiatives: annual giving, major gifts, grants, sponsor ships, and fundraising events.
• Help prepare fundraising materials, proposals, reports, and donor communications.
• Research, write, and submit grant proposals; maintain grant pipelines and deadlines.

• Manage multiple projects and client assignments simultaneously.
• Track deadlines, deliverables, and project progress.
• Communicate regularly with clients and team members regarding project status.

• Assist with proposal preparation and business development activities.
• Support prospecting, networking, marketing, and relationship-building efforts.
• Contribute ideas that strengthen Rally Consulting's services and growth.

• Stay current on fundraising trends, nonprofit best practices, database technology, AI tools, and relevant regulations.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.
• Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.