About LSSNCA

Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA) has served the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan region for over a century. We are rooted in a mission of creating thriving communities, focused on services for forcibly displaced people, strengthening families, and providing safe and loving homes for vulnerable children. As we evolve, we aim to increase our impact and innovative programs across sectors to provide client-centered and trauma-responsive services.

Opportunity Summary

LSSNCA invites qualified individuals to submit proposals for a Strategic Business Development Consultant role. This is a contract position with the potential to transition into a permanent executive leadership role, contingent on consultant interest, organizational needs, and Board approval. The consultant will lead a forward-thinking effort to position LSSNCA for strategic growth, diversification, and sustainability.

Scope of Work

The Consultant Will

• Identify LSSNCA’s core competencies and propose how they can be applied to new service populations beyond refugees and immigrants
• Conduct a market analysis to:
• Identify and evaluate target markets for LSSNCA expansion
• Assess needs and trends in those markets
• Define LSSNCA’s unique value proposition within them
• Develop a strategic business plan that includes:
• A growth strategy blending fee-for-service; federal, state, and local government grants; foundation funding; and corporate sponsorships
• A roadmap to diversify program offerings, expand populations served, and strengthen the breadth and depth of current services
• Strategies for program development, implementation, and evaluation, particularly in the areas of family preservation and behavioral health
• Advise on opportunities to braid public and private funding sources effectively
• Organizational Structure and Development Consulting to operate new programs
  

Desired Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic business development in a nonprofit or mission-aligned sector
• Expertise in program design and evaluation, organizational development, implementation of evidence-based practices, funding models, and behavioral health or family preservation services
• Strong track record of market research and business planning
• Familiarity with fee for service, federal, state and local government grants, philanthropic funding, and social enterprise models
• Relevant connections in the Washington, DC Metro area and available for onsite meetings as needed
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills
  
  

Proposal Requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

• Resume or CV
• Brief cover letter outlining qualifications and availability
• Proposed hourly or project-based rate and timeline
• Three references from recent strategic projects or consulting engagements
• Example of relevant business planning or market research work
  
  

Timeline

• Proposal Deadline: June 12, 2025
• Interviews Conducted: Weeks of June 16 and 23, 2025
• Start Date: No later than June 30, 2025
  
  

Submission Instructions

Please Submit All Materials To

[email protected]

Subject Line: Strategic Business Development Consultant Proposal – [Your Name]