Nonprofit Development Consultant

Nonprofit Development Consultant (Part-Time)

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Northwest Suburbs Chicago is seeking a part-time nonprofit consultant to support fundraising, event planning, and volunteer coordination. This temporary role will report to the Board President and play a vital part in strengthening our organization’s financial sustainability and community impact.

We are a 100% volunteer-led organization, with an active board that remains deeply involved in operations. We are looking for a consultant to provide organizational support until we hire a long-term manager in early fall.

Key Responsibilities

• Systems Support – Establish systems for event coordination, volunteer scheduling, and long-term sustainability.

• Fundraising & Development – Develop and implement strategies to secure financial support through grants, donor cultivation, and fundraising events.

• Grant Administration – Lead the grant application process, ensuring timely submissions, compliance, and reporting. A key deliverable would be completion of pending grant applications.

• Volunteer Recruitment & Management – Expand and maintain our volunteer network, ensuring engagement and retention. A key deliverable would be expansion of the active volunteer base by at least 20 individuals and assignment of tasks to everyone in the volunteer database.

• Event Planning & Community Outreach – Plan events that effectively communicate NAMI NWSC’s mission and engage our community.

• Stakeholder Relations – Build and maintain relationships with donors, volunteers, board members, local businesses, and community partners.

• Transition Support – Assist in hiring and onboarding a long-term consultant or part-time manager.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising and donor cultivation (minimum 2 years).

• Strong knowledge of nonprofit development strategies across multiple revenue streams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• Passion for mental health advocacy and commitment to NAMI’s mission.

Compensation & Application Process

This is a consulting position for approximately 20 hours per week at $25/hour. We anticipate a 7/1 start date and a 3-month term.

To apply, please submit your resume below.