Strategic Planning Consultant

Overview

A nonprofit arts education organization is seeking an experience Consultant to facilitate a strategic planning process and develop a new five-year strategic plan.

Details

• Time Commitment: ~35 hours/month
• Contract Length:  11 months (June 2025 - April 2026)
• Role Level & Rate: Director ($70/hour)

Responsibilities

• Conduct prep work including review of existing strategic plans and key organizational documents
  
• Create a comprehensive work plan and timeline for the strategic planning process
• Gather and analyze input from staff, board members, committees, and other stakeholders
• Facilitate organizational assessments to identify internal and external challenges and opportunities
• Organize and facilitate strategic planning sessions with the board and planning committee
• Guide the development of strategic goals, outcomes, and a detailed written plan
• Prepare and present the final plan for review
• Develop an implementation plan to operationalize

Role Requirements

• Proven experience in strategic planning for nonprofit organizations (work samples must be provided)
• Strong facilitation skills and ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Ability to conduct comprehensive organizational assessments
• Familiarity with arts education or related fields is a plus

B/Suite Requirements for Directors

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in your area of expertise
• Experience in leadership roles with management responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage large projects

Compensation

Starting compensation for Director-level executives is $70/hour. All consultants are 1099 contractors. All executives are eligible for referral bonuses and free coaching and development.

Antiracism

Historically, people of color, women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals face insurmountable oppression within their professional lives. At the B/Suite, we know that talent knows no bounds and is not dependent on any single story. Our organization exists to carve out opportunities for the most targeted and harmed of these groups: Black and Brown people. Statistically, within all marginalized groups, no one suffers more than Black and Brown people. By centering these identities in our work, we can dismantle systems of oppression that impact all marginalized groups.