The Curtis Group, a leading national fundraising consulting firm, is seeking experienced professionals to join our growing team. We are hiring for both a consultant and an associate consultant position; both will play a critical role in our firm, working directly with a portfolio of clients across the US to help them achieve fundraising success. More information on each position is provided below.
Applicants should e-mail with the position they’re interested in, as well as a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements by Friday, May 16, 2025 to:
Rachel Kimble, Consultant
Rachel@thecurtisgroup.com
Consultant
The consultant position is a critical role in our firm, helping to guide and coach our clients toward fundraising success. This position works directly with the firm’s leadership and associate consultants to oversee a client portfolio focused on major-gift program expansion, campaign management and capacity building. This position requires a self-motivated professional who has a true passion for philanthropy and client relationships and an ability to think critically.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Overseeing the development and execution of capacity building, planning study and campaign strategy in a multi-client portfolio
• Ensuring all internal and client materials meet the highest standards and have been developed in a thoughtful and timely manner
• Conducting thoughtful, confidential one-on-one interviews with major philanthropists
• Developing individual cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for donor prospects
• Developing trusted partnerships with clients and campaign volunteers
• Providing guidance and oversight of other team members assigned to the client team and supporting the assigned lead for each client
• Delivering formal presentations to clients, their boards and external audiences
• Producing materials for, and participating in, client check-in meetings and committee meetings
• Maintaining timely follow-up after client meetings and overseeing project timelines
• Participating in, and at times leading, the training of campaign staff and volunteers
• Seeking and sharing industry trends and knowledge through presentations, webinars and written
articles
• Representing The Curtis Group at industry events and within the sector with key professional
organizations
This full-time position requires a professional who has demonstrated success in a fast-paced, dynamic, multi-faceted organization, preferably with major-gift and campaign management experience. The successful candidate will work well on a team as well as independently within established guidelines, be an energetic, self-directed, flexible, organized, detail-oriented individual with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks at one time and meet frequent deadlines. It is imperative that they possess
superior verbal and written communication skills, excellent presentation skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and hold a minimum of a BS/BA degree. The position requires 7+ years of development experience. After-hours meetings/events and travel are required.
This is a remote position, with periodic travel to client sites. Seeking candidates in the Central Virginia and DMV metro regions. The Curtis Group offers a competitive salary for this position in the range of $100,000-$120,000 (depending on experience) with opportunity for bonus and advancement. A generous benefits package includes health and dental insurance, retirement plan (with company match), paid time off, and holidays.
E-mail cover letter, resume, and salary requirements by Friday, May 16, 2025 to:
Rachel Kimble, Consultant
Rachel@thecurtisgroup.com
Associate Consultant
The Associate Consultant position offers a rare opportunity for an individual with a demonstrated interest in and passion for nonprofit development to assist our clients in building fundraising capacity and increasing impact.
The position works directly with the firm’s leadership and consultants to manage our clients’ campaigns, assessments and studies. The Associate Consultant serves as a critical project manager, ensuring day-to-day management and communication with multiple clients across diverse sectors and geographic regions. Successful candidates will be able to produce strategically thought-out written materials of the highest quality, ranging from abbreviated case statements to robust campaign planning study findings.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Developing trusted partnerships with clients, volunteers and internal project teams
• Contributing to development of planning studies and campaign strategy
• Coordinating materials for planning studies and campaigns including timelines, tracking documents, scheduling logistics, presentations/reports
• Producing materials for, and participating in, client study and assessment meetings
• Conducting prospect research
• Supporting preparation for formal presentations to clients and their boards
• Maintaining timely follow-up after client meetings and ensuring project timelines for key deliverables are met
• Seeking and sharing industry trends with teammates
• Representing The Curtis Group at industry events
The successful candidate will work well on a team as well as independently within established guidelines, be an energetic, self-directed, flexible, organized, detail-oriented individual with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks at one time and meet frequent deadlines. This is a writing-intensive position and it is imperative that they possess superior written communication skills and experience. The candidate must also have excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and hold a minimum of a BS/BA degree. The position requires 2-4 years of development or nonprofit sector experience. Occasional after-hours meetings/events and travel are required.
This full-time position requires a professional who has demonstrated success in a fast-paced, dynamic, multi-faceted organization. This is a remote position, with periodic travel to client sites. Seeking candidates in the Central Virginia and DMV metro regions. The Curtis Group offers a competitive salary for this position in the range of $65,000-$73,000 (depending on experience) with opportunity for bonus and advancement. A generous benefits package includes health and dental insurance, retirement plan (with company match), paid time off, and holidays.
E-mail cover letter, resume, and salary requirements by Friday, May 16, 2025 to:
Rachel Kimble, Consultant
Rachel@thecurtisgroup.com
