AI for Nonprofits Specialist

Job Description:

• 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

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