Wise Resource Development (WISE), a proud certified B Corp, is growing fast and looking for multiple Strategy Partners who are, in the words of author and leadership pioneer Patrick Lencioni, “hungry, humble and smart.” The ideal candidates are self-reflective lifelong learners who care about mission work and would like to connect their work view to their life view. Successful Strategy Partners are committed to WISE’s mission, corporate values and social impact commitment; thrive in a feedback culture with clear expectations; and have high integrity and degree of intrinsic motivation, as well as the capacity to learn quickly.

Our Mission: We transform communities by empowering impactful nonprofits and their leaders.

Our Corporate Values: Caring. Achievement. Integrity. Respect. Excellence. Strategy.

WISE is not your typical consulting firm. We see our clients as partners in our goal to transform communities. In every project, we provide tactical support in addition to strategic coaching and advice, with a goal of ensuring the sustainability of our partners. WISE’s unique business model allows us to customize strategic support to nonprofits of all sizes. Our clients’ annual budget sizes range from $250,000 to $40 million. While we specialize in fundraising consulting, we also provide support in operations and program design.

Strategy Partners joining the WISE team are required to have leadership and development experience within the nonprofit sector, providing valuable firsthand expertise to our clients. Additionally, Strategy Partners receive significant training in WISE standards of practice, grant writing and fundraising, and nonprofit management best practices. WISE requires active professional and personal development through individual and team activities, including Association of Fundraising Professionals membership, industry trainings, certification attainment, Positive Intelligence, Enneagram and leadership coaching. Growth opportunities within the company are self-paced and rooted in an active demonstration of the Three C’s (caring for clients, caring for colleagues and caring for company).

This is a full-time exempt salaried position reporting to the Senior Strategy Partner. Full-time at WISE is defined as 40 work hours/week.

Strategy Partner Expectations

I. High-Performance Project Management: Juggling multiple client deadlines and priorities with excellent communication and time management. Managing a flexible work week of billed and unbilled projects within required minimum billables and client budgets. Key performance indicators (KPIs):

a. Effectively managing time and projects, meeting a weekly minimum of 32 billable hours and planning monthly deliverables with accurate time estimates;

b. Leading and managing projects by setting clear deadlines, allowing for approvals and developing actionable, measurable plans;

c. Communicating clearly and respectfully to move projects forward, including setting expectations and maintaining boundaries;

d. Maximizing client meetings through structured agendas, strong leadership and timely follow-ups.

II. Strategy and Critical Thinking: Converting data to analysis, approaching client and company challenges with a solution-oriented focus, developing results-driven customized plans for clients based on their unique situations. Utilizing strong adaptive communications skills and emotional intelligence to communicate effectively with clients. KPIs:

a. Using data and evidence to build compelling cases for support for different types of audiences;

b. Applying best practices in fundraising, nonprofit management and program design to create tailored, actionable recommendations geared toward client sustainability;

c. Demonstrating the ability to synthesize complex information to determine trends, patterns and potential challenges or opportunities and translating it into strategic insights;

d. Communicating effectively and collaboratively, adapting style to client and team needs while listening to understand and learn from others.

III. Tactical Fundraising Support: Writing grants, creating and executing fundraising strategies, including foundation solicitation, individual giving campaigns, capital campaigns and corporate sponsorships. KPIs:

a. Writing compelling grant narratives using Associated Press (AP) style guidelines and WISE standards to support fundraising efforts;

b. Developing and implementing individual giving strategies, corporate giving, fundraising events and volunteer committee management;

c. Interpreting nonprofit financial documents to inform fundraising strategies and decision-making;

d. Demonstrating the ability to effectively develop and manage funding pipelines and plans to support clients’ fundraising planning and goals;

e. Demonstrating the ability to take every project as far as possible for a client.

IV. Thought Leadership and Coaching: Staying up to date on trends and data affecting nonprofits and clients’ missions and serving as the expert on assigned clients. Publicly and directly advocating for the advancement of the nonprofit sector and clients’ missions. Leading with humility and curiosity while incorporating feedback and professional/personal development opportunities. KPIs:

a. Coaching clients on donor cultivation and fundraising best practices to enhance sustainability and impact;

b. Committing to continuous learning and applying new knowledge to benefit clients, the team, the company and the community;

c. Contributing thought leadership through social media, blogs and advocacy for the nonprofit sector;

d. Engaging in professional development and pursuing CFRE (certified fundraising executive) credential, if not already achieved;

e. Fiercely upholding WISE mission, values and social impact commitment in words and actions.

V. Conscious Business Building: Making leadership contributions to a newly minted B Corp, demonstrating a mission-minded attitude, collaborating with high performers, contributing to team training, acting as a brand leader and representative of WISE’s mission, values and social impact commitment. KPIs:

a. Creating training tools for both internal and external audiences;

b. Actively supporting WISE branding through social media and community engagement, including volunteer service;

c. Championing WISE’s long-term sustainability, excellence and impact through proactive contributions;

d. Utilizing Become a Nonprofit Pro in one-on-one coaching and other training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years working as a fundraising professional in the nonprofit sector, preferably with some leadership experience;
• Grant writing experience required;
• Degree preferred;
• Must be enthusiastic about corporate-supported personal and professional development in a group setting;
• A passion for and commitment to mission work;
• An understanding of and personal commitment to the WISE mission, values and social impact goals;
• A valid driver’s license.

Our Commitment, Compensation and Benefits

WISE is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible company in which all employees feel welcomed, respected and empowered. WISE strives to pay fair wages and competitive benefits. WISE offers monthly revenue sharing that ranges from $650-$1,450 and a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, dental, vision, company-sponsored life insurance, long-term disability, flexible spending account for healthcare and childcare expenses, paid parental leave and 401K matching. Paid time off includes three weeks to be used as needed, six major holidays, volunteer time off and employee birthday. All Strategy Partners currently have a base salary of $80,000. Self-determined revenue sharing increases annual salary to a range of $87,800-$97,400.

Application

Apply through our website. Please provide a cover letter that describes your interest in working at WISE and your alignment with our corporate mission, values and social impact commitment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Plano, TX 75024