Development Strategy & Operations Coordinator (Contract)

GID Consulting is seeking a skilled and solutions-oriented Development Strategy & Operations Coordinator to provide high-level support for a major fundraising consulting engagement. This is not an entry-level administrative role. The ideal candidate will bring a solid background in nonprofit fundraising and campaign support, with the ability to contribute strategically, anticipate needs, and execute deliverables aligned with high-level fundraising consulting work.

This role will support the CEO exclusively behind the scenes and will play a key part in ensuring the successful execution of client deliverables. The Coordinator must be able to understand the work of fundraising consulting, contribute ideas, and manage projects and deliverables proactively and independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational support to the CEO for the successful delivery of fundraising consulting services.
• Draft, refine, and prepare high-quality client-facing reports, assessments, feasibility study materials, donor interview guides, meeting briefs, and recommendations.
• Conduct donor and stakeholder research, synthesize insights, and prepare strategic summaries.
• Coordinate internal project timelines, deliverable schedules, and task management systems to ensure flawless execution.
• Contribute to problem-solving and brainstorming to support the CEO’s fundraising counsel and recommendations.
• Prepare data summaries, analyses, and presentation materials to support case development and campaign strategies.
• Draft internal memos, talking points, and strategies for meetings, interviews, and community listening sessions.
• Manage internal records, data, and files related to the engagement.
• Monitor progress on all components of the engagement and flag potential risks or delays.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of nonprofit fundraising, campaign operations, or philanthropic consulting experience required.
• Strong understanding of donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategy development, not just execute administrative tasks.
• Excellent writing, research, and project management skills with an ability to produce polished client-ready deliverables.
• Ability to think critically, problem-solve, and offer strategic recommendations to internal leadership.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment with limited oversight.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and project management tools (Asana, Trello, etc.).
• Familiarity with donor databases, prospect research tools, and campaign planning resources is a plus.

Compensation & Commitment

• Hourly Rate: $30/hour
• Term: Month-to-month, with the possibility of extension based on project needs.