About Idealist ConsultingIdealist Consulting is committed to global progressive action and provides Salesforce implementation, managed services, and the full AI adoption journey—from strategic planning and data readiness to integration, agent configuration, and user adoption. Idealist Consulting has been B Corp Certified since 2008. Idealist Consulting is an equal opportunity employer.About the roleIdealist Consulting is seeking an AI Solution Architect to guide the expansion of its AI for Nonprofits service offerings. Ideal candidates will be grounded in the latest AI and agentic solutions that support nonprofit business processes.How You’ll Contribute: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, including:Research, evaluate, and report back on new AI products, releases, and agentic capabilitiesSteer scoping and other pre-sales processes as Solution ArchitectServe as Idealist Consulting’s primary delivery contact with Anthropic Partnership contacts and advise on joint go-to-market initiatives and co-development of nonprofit use casesDefine and refine best practices within the AI for Nonprofits industry specialization, including:Collaborate with Director of Service Delivery on AI implementation methodology and process documentation in the Idealist WayChampion responsible AI principles including transparency, data privacy, bias mitigation, and ethical use—particularly in high-stakes nonprofit contexts such as casework, advocacy, and beneficiary dataDevelop standards for AI proof-of-concept (POC) and minimum viable product (MVP) evaluation in collaboration with clients and internal teamsProvide mentorship for Consultants within the AI for Nonprofits industry specialization, including:Contribute to performance reviews, talent development, and training effortsContribute to monthly Consultant meetingsAssure service quality through project audits and common practice assessmentsContribute to industry thought leadership and innovation, including:Demonstrate thought leadership and contribute content including blogs, capabilities content, customer stories, and sessionsRepresent the company at industry eventsLead project teams and Solution Architecture in the Idealist Way on assigned projects (50% utilization), including:Translate client business requirements into well-architected AI solutions that best leverage the Claude platform and integrated applicationsAssist Sales and Services Teams in preparing estimates for implementation, providing detailed level-of-effort estimates for proposed solutions as neededGuide project teams in the Idealist Way throughout the implementation cycle, including discovery, use case identification, prompt engineering, agent configuration, quality assurance, and user acceptance testingWhat You Bring to the Table:Baseline Expectation:Excellent client-facing written and oral communications skillsProven ability to design and optimize business processes and integrate AI capabilities across disparate systemsMinimum 3 years experience designing and deploying generative AI or LLM-based solutions in a consulting or enterprise contextMinimum 3 years nonprofit sector experience, with deep familiarity with common nonprofit business processes: fundraising, case management, program delivery, advocacy, and volunteer managementMinimum 2 years experience using story mapping methodology to capture business requirementsMinimum 3 years leading technology implementation project teamsMinimum 3 years experience utilizing Agile and Waterfall project management methodologyDesire to learn new things and take on challengesSubject Matter Expertise in Nonprofit SolutioningPlatform expertise in AI tools, LLM-based products, and agentic workflow configurationExceptional communication and presentation skillsExtra Credit:2 years+ working in the Idealist Way or equivalent delivery methodologyDirect experience with Anthropic’s Claude, the Claude API, or enterprise AI platforms (AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, Google Vertex AI)Proven track record of delivery Anthropic’s Claude-specific solutionsSalesforce Nonprofit Cloud Consultant certification or equivalent nonprofit CRM expertiseExperience building or managing an AI practice, center of excellence, or emerging technology offering at a consulting firmPMP Certification or similarPublished thought leadership, conference presentations, or community contributions in AI, nonprofit technology, or responsible techWhat You Can Expect:Equitable total compensation package with base salary commensurate with experience plus performance bonusesStandardized growth targets at 90 days, 1 year, and beyondHumane, no-overtime work weeks and a Hybrid Work Policy with remote options and flexible workday schedulingHealthcare coverage options with HSA/FSA contribution matchGenerous Paid Time Off and Family Leave policiesPaid Volunteer Time to encourage civic engagement and community involvement401k employer match and short-term leave available with tenureOn-Target Earnings (OTE):$135,000 – $160,000 (base salary + monthly utilization-based bonus tied to billable work)Additional perksDedicated education and training fundsReimbursement for home office setup
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