Title: Senior Consultant / Advisor
Location: CA – 100% onsite
Ekman Associates, Inc. is a Southern California based company focused on the following services: Management Consulting, Professional Staffing Solutions, Executive Recruiting and Managed Services.
Summary: Consultant shall provide advisory services including a developing a Master Plan for WYS.
Responsibility / Objective
The primary objective of this engagement is to develop a comprehensive Master Plan for Fund
Development. This plan will serve as a strategic roadmap aimed primarily at increasing revenue for Western Youth Services (WYS).
Deliverable
By the end of the 90-day contract, the Vendor will deliver a finalized Master Plan for Fund
Development, incorporating insights gathered throughout the engagement and aligning with WYS's vision and goals.
Scope of Work - Throughout the contract period, the Vendor's activities will include but not limited to the following:
Organizational Engagement
- Conduct meetings with WYS leadership, including Chiefs, Directors, Managers, and Staff, to develop a deep understanding of services and internal operations.
- Hold regular touchpoint sessions with the CEO throughout the 90 days to ensure the vision, strategic direction, and tactical priorities are accurately reflected in the master plan.
- Integrate findings from internal meetings and external outreach into the master plan.
- Other tasks as assigned by the CEO.
External Engagement and Outreach
- Attend relevant networking events (e.g., school board breakfasts, luncheons, dinners), evening/weekend functions, seminars, and conferences to promote new business opportunities and philanthropic partnerships.
- Initiate outreach to school district superintendents and board members throughout Orange County to begin representing WYS in the broader educational and community landscape.
- BA/BS in business, computer science preferred or other technical field or appropriate work experience 10+ years of applicable experience in a technology environment, preferably for a large company.
- Ability to effectively summarize status and communicate with senior leadership.
- Results-oriented with initiative to work until job is complete .
- Exceptional technical, analytical, organizational, and research skills .
- Detailed oriented and strong communicator.
Qualified Candidates Only: If you wish to learn more about this opportunity and additional qualifications/responsibilities, please submit your resume. To learn more about Ekman Associates, Inc. please visit our website at www.ekmanassociates.com