Nonprofit Strategic Planning Consultant
About Stronger Consulting
Stronger Consulting is a mission-driven firm that partners with K–12 schools, charter management organizations, and nonprofits nationwide. We specialize in strategic planning, talent development, leadership coaching, compensation studies, and organizational design. Our work is grounded in equity, inclusion, and sustainability, helping clients design and implement strategies that deliver meaningful results for the communities they serve.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Nonprofit Strategic Planning Consultant to join our consultant network. This role involves guiding nonprofit organizations through inclusive, equity-centered strategic planning processes that set bold visions, establish measurable goals, and create actionable paths to impact. The consultant will facilitate engagement with diverse stakeholders, design multi-year strategies, and help organizations align resources, governance, and capacity to their mission.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end strategic planning processes for nonprofit organizations, from discovery and data analysis through final plan development and adoption.
- Facilitate inclusive stakeholder engagement, including boards, executive leaders, staff, funders, and community partners, to ensure diverse perspectives shape the plan.
- Apply frameworks such as Liberatory Design and Stronger’s equity-centered, results-driven approach to ensure planning is action-oriented and equity-driven.
- Develop 3–5 year strategic plans with clear goals, measurable outcomes, and implementation roadmaps, including KPIs, accountability structures, and progress monitoring systems.
- Guide nonprofits in aligning resources, staffing, governance, and structures to strategic priorities.
- Provide coaching and support to executive teams and boards to strengthen implementation capacity and accountability.
- Build client capacity for sustainability and execution, including project management tools, progress monitoring, and board/staff alignment strategies.
- Deliver high-quality reports, presentations, and facilitation sessions to boards and leadership teams.
- Serve as a thought partner to nonprofit leaders on sustainability, growth, fundraising, and mission impact.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit consulting, strategy, or senior leadership, with demonstrated success in strategic planning.
- Proven ability to lead multi-year planning processes with nonprofits, foundations, or social impact organizations.
- Strong facilitation skills with diverse groups, including boards, staff, funders, and community stakeholders.
- Deep understanding of nonprofit governance, fundraising, and program design.
- Skilled in developing measurable goals, KPIs, and monitoring systems to track progress.
- Exceptional communication, project management, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices.
- Experience with Liberatory Design, Results-Based Accountability, or similar frameworks preferred.
*Note: The ideal candidate will hold a business license and have prior experience operating under it.
Benefits
Compensation
$45 - $85 / hr depending on experience
This is a contract-based, project-dependent role. Consultants will be engaged as independent contractors and will only be offered assignments and compensated when client work is available. Stronger Consulting is building a pool of consultants to draw from as we expand our client partnerships