AI for Nonprofits Specialist
Idealist Consulting
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $135,000 - $160,000 per year
About the role
- Guide the development and quality of Idealist Consulting’s AI for Nonprofits services through the selection of platforms, products, and integrated applications for solution implementation
- Research, evaluate, and report back on new AI products, releases, and agentic capabilities
- Steer scoping and other pre-sales processes as Solution Architect
- Serve as Idealist Consulting’s primary delivery contact with the Anthropic Partnership contacts and advise on joint go-to-market initiatives and co-development of nonprofit use cases
- Define and refine best practices within the AI for Nonprofits industry specialization
- Collaborate with Director of Service Delivery on AI implementation methodology and process documentation in the Idealist Way
- Champion responsible AI principles including transparency, data privacy, bias mitigation, and ethical use
- Develop standards for AI proof-of-concept (POC) and minimum viable product (MVP) evaluation in collaboration with clients and internal teams
- Provide mentorship for Consultants within the AI for Nonprofits industry specialization
- Contribute to performance reviews, talent development, and training efforts
- Assure service quality through project audits and common practice assessments
- Contribute to industry thought leadership and innovation
- Represent the company at industry events
- Lead project teams and Solution Architecture in the Idealist Way on assigned projects (50% utilization)
Requirements
- Excellent client-facing written and oral communications skills
- Proven ability to design and optimize business processes and integrate AI capabilities across disparate systems
- Minimum 3 years experience designing and deploying generative AI or LLM-based solutions in a consulting or enterprise context
- Minimum 3 years nonprofit sector experience, with deep familiarity with common nonprofit business processes: fundraising, case management, program delivery, advocacy, and volunteer management
- Minimum 2 years experience using story mapping methodology to capture business requirements
- Minimum 3 years leading technology implementation project teams
- Minimum 3 years experience utilizing Agile and Waterfall project management methodology
- Desire to learn new things and take on challenges
- Subject Matter Expertise in Nonprofit Solutioning
- Platform expertise in AI tools, LLM-based products, and agentic workflow configuration
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Benefits
- Equitable total compensation package with base salary commensurate with experience plus performance bonuses
- Standardized growth targets at 90 days, 1 year, and beyond
- Humane, no-overtime work weeks and a Hybrid Work Policy with remote options and flexible workday scheduling
- Healthcare coverage options with HSA/FSA contribution match
- Generous Paid Time Off and Family Leave policies
- Paid Volunteer Time to encourage civic engagement and community involvement
- 401k employer match and short-term leave available with tenure
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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