Interim Development Team Consultant

• Provide part-time interim leadership and line management to the Development team (4 staff members)
• Deliver weekly coaching and facilitate high-performing team meetings that build trust and clarity
• Facilitate weekly team meetings and individual coaching sessions
• establish weekly/ monthly activity goals aligned to 2026 development objectives and OKRs
• Stabilize and advance the DC foundations grant portfolio and priority major donor pipeline
• Manage the DC foundations grant portfolio
• organize deadlines, assign responsibilities, and improve submission quality
• Coordinate with Board, Development Committee, and Marketing/Communications for integrated support of high-priority donor activities and event readiness
• Embed reliable operating rhythms (goals, dashboards, CRM practices) to sustain momentum beyond the engagement
• Prioritize and advance top donor and prospect relationships
• prepare briefing materials, strategies, and follow-up plans for Executive Director and Board members
• Foster a culture of trust, transparency, and accountability
• model human-centered leadership practices
• Review CRM organization and ensure timely updates to records, tasks, and stewardship procedures for all donors
• Meet at least weekly with Executive Director to review revenue status, prospect progress, team performance, and any emerging issues
• Adhere to data protection, confidentiality, and ethical fundraising standards

• Demonstrated success providing interim leadership and coaching to nonprofit development teams
• Expertise in fundraising strategy, portfolio management (major gifts and foundations), and development operations
• Strong facilitation, communication, and change management skills
• human-centered leadership approach
• Experience coordinating Executive Director/Board engagement in donor cultivation and stewardship
• Proficiency with common nonprofit CRMs and data-driven management practices

Knowledge of the Washington, DC foundation landscape