Position Description
CONSULTANT
About The Ostara Group
The Ostara Group is a Seattle-based consulting firm that serves nonprofit organizations
in all sectors, including arts and culture, civic and public affairs, education, healthcare
and social services. The firm was launched in September 2009 with the mission of
building an equitable, healthy community by fostering strong nonprofit leadership and
a culture of philanthropy so that nonprofits succeed.
More information is available at www.ostaragroup.com.
Working at The Ostara Group
Ostara Group consultants have extensive experience in leadership and fundraising
across a variety of nonprofit sectors. Our growing team works both individually and in
teams to provide the right balance of expertise, experience and seniority for each client.
Over time, each consultant has opportunities to work with and gain knowledge from
every other consultant on our staff.
We expect extraordinary quality and knowledge leadership. We highly value
collegiality, integrity, professionalism and communication while working in a fun and
fulfilling culture.
The Consultant Position
A successful candidate will be an innovative and entrepreneurial individual who
demonstrates great creativity, energy, and a desire to both coach and be coached.
S/he will work collaboratively as a key member of Ostara project teams, and will work
independently in response to client needs. S/he will provide support in all areas of
fundraising and development.
The Consultant will:
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Prepare essential materials in support of the client’s fundraising efforts,
including development plans, activity calendars, annual giving materials, event
collateral, campaign materials, acknowledgement letters, and follow-up
correspondence.
Assist in keeping projects on established timelines, including communicating
contract progress, schedules and client needs with project leads and helping
clients stay on schedule.
Support and engage client staff and volunteers in fundraising activities,
including events, campaigns, appeals, major gifts, and grants.
Participate actively and regularly in The Ostara Group’s internal meetings,
events, workgroups and task forces.
Support clients with interim or part time day-to-day activities, depending on
their needs. This may include working on-site at client’s offices.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have at least five years’ prior work experience in direct
fundraising and setting development strategy for a small or medium size nonprofit
organization. The successful candidate will be an innovative and proactive fundraising
professional, or consultant, who is interested in using his/her skills and competencies to
benefit a wide range of organizations, while continuing to grow professionally and
actively learning from senior team members. Successful candidates must thrive in a
team environment while maintaining independence and taking initiative in their own
work.
In addition, s/he will possess the following:
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Minimum of five years of fundraising experience as a development manager that
includes specific expertise in development planning, individual giving, and/or
campaign management.
Experience working with two or more nonprofit organizations and an
understanding of the philanthropic climate.
The ability to earn the confidence of a wide range of internal and external
constituents, including senior consulting staff, client staff, volunteers, donors and
prospects.
Critical thinking skills, i.e., the ability to apply reasoning and logic to new or
unfamiliar ideas, opinions, and situations.
Excellent writing and communication skills, grant writing experience a bonus.
High degree of comfort and facility with technology, including donor
relationship management database knowledge and experience.
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A high degree of professionalism, sensitivity and integrity.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with individuals and groups
of varying size.
A high degree of initiative to collaborate with leaders across the firm and the
energy and ability to work independently.
Creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit and flexibility.
A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
The Ostara Group offers a competitive compensation package including continuing
professional development.
The Ostara Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion,
national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. The Ostara Group is an
equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to
achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Washington State
laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative
action.