Vice President Consulting
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Job Description
Position Reports to: Chief of Client Services
Department: Consulting
Suite: Client Services
Location: USbased remote with a strong preference for candidates within commutable distance to one of NFFs Offices (Boston New York Philadelphia Oakland and Los Angeles
NFF is a fully remote organization however some roles require travel. As we continue to build our organizational culture there are some in person days (staff retreats etc. In addition staff benefit from being able to connect easily with one another.
About NFF
For more than 40 years weve worked to strengthen nonprofits and improve the way money flows to support social good. We do this by providing nonprofits with access to capital strategic financial consulting and advocacy so they advance community health wealth and wellbeing.
You can learn more about our work to achieve that vision by reading our Strategic Plan for our Values and Theory of Change.
None of this work would be possible without the incredible people who work here. Our team consists of a diverse group of passionate professionals who care deeply about NFFs mission. You can read more about what its like to work here and read a few examples of a day in the life for NFF staff on the careers page of our website.
Thank you for your interest in NFF. We hope youll join us.
About the Opportunity:
We are seeking a Vice President Consulting who will provide leadership and guidance for NFFs consulting practice and manage a department of 20 team members who deliver our client work. The Vice President of Consulting is responsible for the strategy and performance of NFFs complex consulting business.
NFFs Consulting team is a large department within NFFs Client Services suite. The team represents and helps build NFFs brand and thought leadership through mission and valuesaligned consulting services in the nonprofit sector. Core to their approach is supporting leaders of organizations who may be at an inflection point as they navigate change and systemic inequities. This team is one of the revenuegenerating teams within the organization.
NFFs consulting services support leaders individually and in a cohort model serving approximately 200 clients annually in a variety of sectors. The work is funded predominantly by NFFs philanthropic partners who deeply care about this mission as well as by directpay from clients. NFF consulting services support leaders to navigate growth and change like facility acquisition leadership transition and financial downturns as well as ongoing structural issues around government contracting social sector funding and financial management. The NFF team engages through a deep belief that it can only succeed by recognizing and complementing each organizations unique strengths aspirations and values.
This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader to continue to cultivate NFFs consulting practice to ensure our approach is tailored to the needs of communities and partners across the nation. Click here to learn more about our approach to consulting.
The position can be based remotelywith a preference for candidates within commuting distance to an NFF office (Boston Los Angeles New York Oakland Philadelphia). There is potential for up to 10 15 travel which will consist of client and partner meetings local/national conferences and occasional interoffice travel.
The Vice President Consulting will report to the Chief of Client Services who is based in New York.
What youll do:
Department Leadership and Strategy
- Support NFFs overall mission vision and business operations objectives by setting a vision and strategy for a large team that works directly with NFFs clients and external stakeholders.
- Support NFFs brand by delivering exceptional client services through the development of comprehensive implementation plans and teamlevel goals.
- Set and manage annual department goals and budget that engage the team and align with organizational goals.
- Work collaboratively to ensure that NFF meets its annual impact and financial goals
- Refine and adjust the financial model for NFFs consulting practice by collaborating with NFFs development community engagement and other business development leaders.
- Design develop and oversee the implementation of consulting practices and initiatives that meet client needs and align with NFFs strategic goals.
- Gather insights feedback and learnings from clients to inform team practices and approaches as well as insights for NFF as a thought leader in the CDFI and nonprofit sectors.
- Develop and oversee the implementation of consulting procedures systems and processes collaborating with NFFs operational and technology teams to design and implement improvements.
- Support organizational strategy and decisionmaking as a member of NFFs Leadership Team; collaborate directly with the organizations Vice Presidents and the Executive Team to champion internal and external initiatives cultivate and manage talent and create suitable conditions for people to work together to achieve a common goal.
Leadership and Management of the Business
- Lead by example fostering a culture of collaboration & goal attainment.
- Guide and manage the overall provision of consulting services and programs.
- Provide leadership and guidance to consulting functional areas by overseeing people management business development program delivery financial analysis and initiative management.
- Keep abreast of market trends to meet the current and future needs of the department.
- Represent NFF in public forums communicating NFFs mission strategy and services that support nonprofit leaders as they manage through structural and funding inequities.
- Lead select client work that requires the seniority or specific experience of the Vice President in support of the client and/or staff.
- Interface with NFFs Board of Directors and Program Committee regarding consulting strategy and activity.
- Oversee and ensure all CDFI compliance standards are met and risks and liabilities are mitigated.
- Inform and implement policies and practices to manage the business.
- Work with the Chief of Client Services to establish work plans that correspond to NFFs strategy and objectives supporting the goals and needs of the consulting department.
- Partner with the Vice President of Development to devise and support a strategically aligned annual fundraising plan in response to client network community and funder priorities.
Lead and Develop Consulting Team
- Manage and develop a team of 20 based on trust and collaboration
- Provide direct support leadership and management of the departments Senior Directors as they take increased ownership of consulting portfolios
- Ensure a department culture of learning where staff are supported in their work and trained to meet evolving client needs and develop professionally.
- Lead the consulting department in aligning client work with the organizations strategy and the departments business model; build capacity to achieve or exceed their goals
- Provide coaching and guidance on critical issues as well as implement professional development for the department focusing on growing skills and providing learning opportunities that support evolving client needs.
Who you are:
- You are an experienced leader with at least 1015 years of experience leading a consulting practice and/or a client services business in an executive leadership role. Experience in philanthropy government or financial services is also valuable.
- You are an expert with knowledge in nonprofit finance and excelbased financial model building and you understand the nuances of nonprofit finance.
- You are peoplecentered demonstrating success in setting vision leading and managing a team with diverse backgrounds and experiences to meet ambitious goals. You have a track record of supporting team members learning development career growth and building team culture aligned with organizational core values.
- You are a strategic and visionary leader able to apply strategy and innovation in designing and implementing processes systems and policies that support the organizations vision and growth including in emerging practice areas. You effectively identify solve and lead others in addressing challenges.
- You are highly relational and collaborative understanding the power of relationshipbuilding and collaboration both within the team and across the organization. You move work forward by building strong relationships while centering the needs of clients and communities as well as staff.
- You are flexible and resourceful delivering results and pivoting quickly when the organizations needs change.
- You are empathetic and able to lead people through change. You lead through influence bringing your team and collaborators together around a shared vision and strategy. You have experience with change management setting strategy and cascading goals in a highly matrixed organization.
- You are aligned with NFFs mission core values and commitment to equity. You foster an inclusive culture where people can show up authentically and thrive. You center your work around DEIB and racial equity and you have experience leading others in applying DEIB principles to their work.
- You embody NFFs mission core values and commitment to equity.
Compensation:
At NFF we are invested in discussing the depth and breadth of each candidates background and experience during the interview process and using that information to determine the best offer while considering internal pay equity.The salary range for this position is $170000 $187000. If provided an offer NFF will determine salary compensation based on relevant skills and years of experience. NFF also takes into consideration internal equity in setting salary bands for each role. NFF provides an attractive benefits package that currently includes up to 18 paid holidays 3 floating holidays unlimited vacation time off health insurance with a NFF funded health reimbursement account. We offer both employer match and nonmatch contributions toward a retirement plan. We provide a work from home fund and flexible spending accounts that cover medical commuter and childcare costs.
Please Note
All salaries are commensurate with experience and include an attractive benefits package.
NFF is an equalopportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race color religion sex national origin disability genetic information age or military or veteran status in accordance with federal law. In addition NFF complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. NFF also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. NFF does not employ individuals based outside of the United States.
This job posting provides a general list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It does not represent a contract for employment and NFF reserves the right to change the description and/or posting at any time without notice.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full Time
