Senior Strategist

Position Description

Nonprofit Nav is a national nonprofit consulting firm serving organizations across the sector, from grassroots movements to international foundations, trade associations, and charities. Our work centers on governance, strategic planning, program development, and organizational growth. We are a selective team with a strong reputation and ambitious plans for where we are headed.

The right individual for this role will have a high degree of tenacity, a strong work ethic, and a desire to raise the bar for nonprofit consulting. Those interested in joining the team must have demonstrated experience in the following areas: 

• Nonprofit Governance
• Public Policy/Government Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Non-Traditional Growth Strategies (earned income/fee for service, government funding)
• 501c3 and 501c6 Organizational Structures/Design
• Legal requirements of nonprofit organizations

Required Education & Experience

An undergraduate degree in a related field (business, organizational theory, nonprofit leadership, public policy, etc.) is required. 

Qualified candidates should bring a diverse background in nonprofit management and leadership, including:

• At least 7 years of work experience in the nonprofit sector, preferably with some or most of those years in leadership roles.
• Experience serving on and reporting to a nonprofit board of directors
• Experience in governmental or association roles is highly desired

Desired Skillset

While this may seem like an exhaustive list, it’s intended to give candidates an idea of Nonprofit Nav's culture and expectations. A successful candidate will be a self-starter and will need the following skill sets:

• Project management and strong organizational skills, including a high level of accountability.
• Research skills, including the development of surveys, environmental scans, and experience leading focus groups or similar research-related projects.
• Design aptitude. Ability to create, or minimally, recognize, presentations and documents that are aesthetically impressive.
• Sales experience, including negotiations. A word about sales: A 20% bonus on procured contracts is part of the compensation package for a reason. If selling your expertise feels uncomfortable, this role is not the right fit. 
• Client relationship management. A natural ability to build trust quickly, read the room, and maintain strong professional relationships across a diverse nonprofit client base.
• Adaptive thinking. Ability to move forward confidently with incomplete information and pivot quickly when priorities shift.
• Independent judgment. With limited hand-holding available, the candidate must be comfortable making sound decisions quickly, knowing when to escalate and when to rely on experience to navigate a situation.
• Technology fluency. Comfortable adopting new tools quickly. Polished and confident on video calls across platforms, with the presence and tech literacy to run seamless remote meetings.
• Financial acumen. Comfort working with budgets, interpreting basic financial statements, and advising clients on resource allocation, grant management, and organizational sustainability.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, remote-first environment where readiness and "thinking on your feet" is the name of the game.

Position Specifications

This is a full-time, fully-remote, exempt position with a salary plus bonus compensation package. Candidates based in West or Northern Michigan are strongly preferred, as periodic in-person collaboration is a natural part of how we work.

Full-Time Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week

Typical Hours: M-F, Flexible scheduling with core working hours of 8:00-4:00pm ET (occasional weekends and extended hours due to client-related travel)

Full-Time Compensation: $75,000/year + 20% bonus on procured contracts

401k Plan with 3% Match after Year One

Unlimited PTO

Nonprofit Nav Values

Relevancy

It’s difficult to provide guidance to the sector when you’re no longer in it. Our team engages in board service, volunteerism, and contract leadership to keep our relevance.

Simplicity

Trending lingo, the latest theories, and strategic fads are lost on us. We use what works and what can be easily understood by our clients. Everything else is for scholars. We’re practitioners.

Raising the Bar

We don’t just aim to set the bar; we attempt to raise it with every engagement. We are competing with ourselves.

Always Learning

We have something to learn from each person we interact with - especially our clients. The things we have figured out may need to be refigured tomorrow. It’s ok, we’re committed to always learning.

Demonstrated Confidence (Not Declared)

Our introductions will never take the air out of the room. Our confidence is demonstrated by our intellect, belief in our systems, and familiarity with the sector. We don't feel the need to declare it.

It’s Not About Us

We believe our gifts are being stewarded for a greater purpose. God and our clients get the glory. We get the honor of supporting their work.

Nonprofit Nav Diversity Statement

Nonprofit Nav believes all individuals have the power to create positive change in the world, and no one group or individual is more or less powerful or valuable in this regard. We believe that the greatest innovations arise from collaborations where there is diversity, acceptance, and equity. We are an equal-opportunity employer. 

How to Apply

Interested candidates can send their resumes, including employment references (2-3), to info@nonprofitnav.com, Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.  

How to Apply

Interested candidates can send their resumes, including employment references (2-3), to info@nonprofitnav.com, Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.