Volunteer Consultant for Fundraising and Development

Would you like to use your hard-earned fundraising skills to give back in a meaningful way to the community you care about? Interested in being a part of a network of more than 140 trained consultants with lifelong skills and distinguished management careers? 

Empower Success Corps (ESC), a nonprofit organization, seeks seasoned development/fundraising professionals for high-impact, skills-based volunteer opportunities. 

ESC provides valuable management consulting and capacity building services to nonprofits across New England. By matching nonprofits with high-caliber, volunteer consultants, ESC helps organizations operate more effectively to better meet the needs of their communities. 

Experience: 

• Over 20 years of experience in business, nonprofit, government or academic sectors 

• Expertise in helping nonprofits plan, organize, and direct fundraising initiatives including major gifts programs, annual funds, planned giving, special events and capital campaigns 

• History of involvement with nonprofits as a board member or volunteer preferable 

Availability: 

• Commitment to 1-2 projects per year 

• Attendance at ESC training courses and seminars 

Skills: 

• Analysis and critical thinking: able to effectively analyze situations and think strategically 

• Versatility: work well with diverse groups of people and types of nonprofits 

• Strong communication skills: active listening, writing, speaking and presenting 

• Passion: genuine interest in helping nonprofits succeed 

• Computer skills: email and Word required; PowerPoint helpful 

What You Gain by Volunteering for ESC: 

• Use knowledge, skills and wisdom you have gained throughout your career to help New England nonprofits. 

• Collaborate and connect with inspiring, like-minded people who are motivated by the satisfaction of creating lasting change. 

• Impact a broad array of nonprofit organizations versus volunteering for just one or two. 

• Enhance lifelong learning experiences through professional training and challenging engagements. 

• Receive a deep sense of fulfillment from contributing to a dynamic professional organization that helps New England nonprofits achieve their missions. 

• Make a difference in your community within a flexible, part-time schedule.