Wise Resource Development (WISE) is growing fast and looking for multiple Strategy Partners who are, in the words of Patrick Lencioni, “hungry, humble and smart.” The ideal candidates are self-reflective lifelong learners who care about mission work and would like to connect their work view to their life view. Successful Strategy Partners are committed to a culture of excellence, thrive in a feedback culture with clear expectations and have high integrity, the capacity to learn quickly and a high degree of intrinsic motivation.

WISE is committed to providing customized strategic support to nonprofits of all sizes. Clients range from $250,000 to $20 million in annual budget size. While WISE specializes in fundraising consulting, we also provide support in operations and program design. Strategy Partners provide tactical support in addition to strategic coaching and advice.

Strategy Partners receive significant training in WISE standards of practice, grant writing and fundraising and nonprofit management best practices. WISE also encourages ongoing professional development through Association of Fundraising Professional membership, industry trainings and certification attainment. Growth opportunities within the company are self-paced.

This is a full-time exempt salaried position reporting to the Senior Strategy Partner. Full-time at WISE is defined as 40 work hours/week. WISE offers monthly bonuses and a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, dental, vision, company-sponsored life insurance, long-term disability and 401K matching.

Duties and Responsibilities

Follow guidelines, policies and procedures set forth by WISE to ensure that work product meets or exceeds standards and is consistent with the brand and reputation of the company
Perform a minimum of 30 billable hours per week
Work with clients to develop customized fundraising strategies
Follow WISE’s high performing project management best practices
Write grant proposals that follow WISE’s standards of practice
Manage efficient use of WISE and client resources
Consider ways to exceed expectations and bring value to clients, especially during their times of greatest need or stress
Manage deadlines effectively
Take initiative to recommend solutions to challenges – both internal and external facing
Provide clients with the resources and tools that they need to be successful, either directly or through referral
Interpret financial data to fill out applications, build budgets, develop sustainability statements, evaluate revenue trends and fundraising strategies, develop goals and determine return on investment or rate of return
Be an active and supportive member of the WISE team
Maintain confidentiality with WISE and client data and information
Research and identify potential funding sources
Stay current on nonprofit trends, best practices, funder interests, and other issues that may impact WISE and our clients
Stay up to date on research, statistics and other current events that impact the mission work of clients on a local and national scale
Actively represent and promote WISE within the nonprofit sector through in-person events and social media
Perform other duties as assigned

Skills Required

Ability to build relationships and respectfully influence individuals
Attention to detail
Excellent writing skills, grant or technical writing experience preferred
Ability to interpret financial reports and build budgets
Ability to communicate effectively with public speaking skills, actively listening, and open/respectful dialogue
Ability to use computers, Microsoft products and online tools effectively
Employ servant leadership skills and mindset both internally and externally
Ability to synthesize large quantities of information to determine connective themes and strategic solutions
Ability to develop SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, timebound) goals

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years working in the nonprofit sector, preferably in a leadership position
Degree required and master’s degree preferred
A passion for and commitment to mission work
Must have a valid driver’s license

our commitment, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

WISE is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible company where all employees feel welcomed, respected and empowered. WISE strives to pay fair wages. The base salary for the position is $80,000 plus monthly bonuses.

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