Senior Consultant; Grant Writer, Foundation Relations, Institutional Giving

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. Our team works on behalf of nonprofit organizations across the country, furthering their organizational capacity via fundraising, business development, and organizational design. Our clients are socially conscious organizations seeking a thoughtful, agile, results-oriented firm to assist them in achieving their mission.

We are currently hiring a full-time senior consultant to contribute immediately to at least two client engagements, in close collaboration with other CIMA consultants.

• Providing top-tier project management, becoming a trusted strategic partner for our clients’ senior staff.
• Serving as Client Lead for two or more client engagements — leading the client team, managing scope of work implementation, and owning the day-to-day client relationship.
• Writing compelling narratives for letters of inquiry, proposals, and other collateral; working with clients to understand their organization and desired voice.
• Identifying funding opportunities through online research, phone calls, and email follow-up.
• Ensuring CIMA meets goals and client expectations through careful internal tracking of progress, Final date to receive applicationss, and reporting requirements.
• Managing and supporting growth of one or more CIMA team members on each client engagement, ensuring CIMA exceeds client expectations.

• Proven success in a client-facing project or account management role, including leading a team toward shared deliverables, and/or a track record of relationship building and accountability.
• At least five years’ of experience in grant writing and/or other development functions, a bachelor’s degree, or other equivalent experience in persuasive writing.
• A demonstrated appreciation for or commitment to the nonprofit sector.
• Proven ability to organize and synthesize large amounts of information into compelling written collateral on deadline.
• Experience using standard office software/platforms (Excel, Drive, Notion, etc).
• Skill in organizing and drawing conclusions from data (preferred but not required).

• Extremely organized and self-motivated, able to prioritize multiple deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills (communication and relationship building)
• Willing to collaborate, take direction and ask thoughtful questions, then work independently to complete tasks
• Keen writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, intellectual environment, with the feel of a start-up; willingness to listen, collaborate, and seize opportunities for growth
• Flexibility, dedication, and the ability to laugh at one’s self (and others, but only in a nice way)
• An understanding and appreciation of DEI principles

Our primary office is in Charlottesville, Virginia, but we have a hybrid, flexible-work schedule. While our preference is for team members to be based in central Virginia, qualified candidates wishing to work remotely will be considered.

Depending on experience and qualifications, candidates may be hired at a Consultant, rather than Senior, level.

Working Title:

Senior Development Consultant

Salary Range: $75,000-$100,000.

NOTE:

This pay scale represents the full range of opportunities for salary growth over time  employees will generally be brought in at the lower end of the range unless experience and/or specialized skills warrant higher placement.

Benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision, 401-k, Flexible PTO, Profit Share, WFH/PD Stipend

Exemption Status:
Exempt

Hybrid Work Available:
Yes. Preference for…