Capacity Building Professional
Classification: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Schedule: Flexible hours. Requires dedicated home office and some in-person meetings.
Position Description: Provide capacity building services to nonprofit clients which includes, coaching, facilitating strategic and generative conversations, supporting the advancement of diversity, inclusion, and equity, teaching workshops and providing deep, ongoing progressive support.
Nonprofit Network organizational values integrated into all practices:
o Integrity: Nonprofit Network respects and models highest level principles, practices, values, and moral character. We believe our integrity enhances public confidence and trust in all we do.
o Respect: Nonprofit Network strives to have mutual positive impact on those we serve. We will be a partner, ally, and advocate, respecting the dignity of people with diversity of experiences, backgrounds, and cultures.
o Diversity: Nonprofit Network values, seeks, and recognizes the unique contribution of each individual who we partner with-including those who lead us, serve, and employ us. We know that a variety of lived experiences enriches and improves everything we do.
o Inclusion: Nonprofit Network strives to be a model of inclusion. We embrace individuality with dignity and respect. We include the thoughts, ideas, and perspectives of those who engage in learning alongside us. We seek the influence of diverse voices and know that our effectiveness is enhanced by our differences as well as our commonalities.
o Continuous Learning: Nonprofit Network honors the power of change through learning. We learn from the collective diversity of experiences and shape our services and practices accordingly. We envision a culture that encourages and improves our potential and that of nonprofits. We seek constant expansion of skills and mind-sets through continuous lifelong learning.
Responsibilities
Provide capacity building services to clients and members under supervision of the Executive Director, which includes:
Client Relations
• Building client relations, including email and telephone communication, and in-person meetings
• Providing excellent customer service to clients by being responsive, helpful, and resourceful.
• Building proposals in collaboration with your clients.
• Following the plan designed by your proposals.
• The majority of our clients are in Battle Creek, Lansing, and Jackson and many require in person meetings.
Facilitation and Presentation
• Planning and helping facilitate meetings with boards, staff members and other stakeholders
• Developing meeting agendas and meeting reports
• Preparing and assisting in making presentations to clients
Strategy and Governance Advising
• Assessing organizational strengths and challenges
• Assessing the organizational capacity of nonprofit clients and guiding their approach to improve and strengthen organizational systems and governance
Data Collection and Analysis
• Reviewing and summarizing secondary data, including reports and client background materials
• Developing written reports and presentations summarizing analysis and recommendations
Project Management
• Providing day-to-day project management
• Developing and monitoring project work plans and budgets
Supporting Nonprofit Network
• Working with NN teams in the development and implementation of strategies to attract new mission-driven work to Nonprofit Network
• Researching, identifying prospective nonprofit clients, and following up on leads
• Helping prepare for and participate in meetings with prospective clients
• Preparing proposals, including proposed budgets and work plans
• Representing Nonprofit Network at sector conferences and meetings
• Blogging and writing, through social media and other outlets, on issues and events in the firm’s service areas
Desired Skills/Background Education/Experience
• Demonstrated experience in the nonprofit sector and/or a degree relevant to nonprofit governance and management.
• Experience working in diverse communities and across social, economic, and cultural differences.
• Previous experience as a consultant preferred.
Qualifications
• Demonstrate commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Leading and actively participating in team meetings to discuss and develop findings and recommendations.
• Exceptional writing skills: Consultants must have the ability to present complex concepts, findings and recommendations in succinct, salient, and readable reports and memos.
• Exceptional analytical skills: Ability to tackle large and complex problems in topic areas of interest to our clients by parsing out issues, weighing pros and cons, and developing recommendations.
• Strong oral communication and presentation skills: Ability to facilitate meetings, present reports, and think on your feet in meetings.
• Strong client relations skills: Ability to pick up on different organizational cultures and work with a wide range of different types of nonprofit leadership, including boards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: Ability to work well both as a member of a team and
independently. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-starter: Ability to manage and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment and delegate work efficiently.
• Strong capacity to be self-reflective, commitment to personal and professional growth; Intellectual curiosity, creativity, strong desire and capacity for diversity in professional challenges.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Internet search engines and databases. Familiarity with Survey Monkey preferred.
Hourly: Range $33 - $39/hour. Commensurate with experience; competitive benefits package.
To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter demonstrating consulting experience and three references to: [email protected]. If invited for an interview, video samples will be requested that demonstrate your facilitation style.
No telephone calls, please.
Nonprofit Network is a nonprofit, equal opportunity employer. Each position at the organization is filled by the best qualified applicant available. Nonprofit Network does not discriminate against employees or applicants on any legally protected basis, including, but not limited to, race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, veteran's status, age, or disability which does not interfere with an individual's ability to perform the essential functions of his or her job position with or without reasonable accommodation. Nonprofit Network will provide equal opportunities in hiring, promotions, wages, benefits and other privileges, s, and conditions of employment.
