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Amanda weingarten
Founder and Principal
Amanda Weingarten is a dynamic leader with over two decades of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, and communications. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in History of Art and Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania and has specialized in building high-impact, sustainable programs across a variety of sectors including international aid, higher education, civil rights, and healthcare.
In her most recent role as Chief of External Affairs at the International Crisis Group (2020-2024), Amanda led a global team of 28 and increased revenue by 40% over four years. She was responsible for managing relationships with top-level stakeholders, including trustees, foundations, government and multilaterals, ultra-high-net-worth individuals and establishing innovative fundraising, communications and impact tracking systems.
Prior to her time at the Crisis Group, Amanda served as Senior Consultant at Graham-Pelton (2017-2020), where she advised nonprofits on strategic planning, campaign strategy, change management, and board relations. Her clients included the International Rescue Committee, UnidosUS (previously named National Council of La Raza), The New School, Jewish Theological Seminary, and Swedish Medical Center Foundation, and others.
Earlier in her career, she held key roles at academic institutions such as The Citadel and the College of Charleston, where she spearheaded major fundraising campaigns and initiatives that drove significant growth in alumni engagement and revenue.
Amanda has been a thought leader in the field, with published works and presentations on topics like burnout prevention and performance improvement, philanthropy strategy, and nonprofit management. She holds a Korn Ferry TalentQ Administrator certification and serves on the Board of Advisors for the University of Pennsylvania's Learning Resource Center. Amanda grew up in London, and lived in Paris, Quito, and New York – where she now resides.
CAREERS
Seven Cranes Consulting is a growing fundraising and nonprofit systems consultancy. Our work is project-based and client-driven, which means our staffing needs evolve throughout the year.
Rather than hiring on a fixed schedule, we open roles as client engagements require and review applications on a rolling basis in alignment with project team needs. If you don’t see a role posted today, we encourage you to check back often—new opportunities arise regularly.
Our Consulting Model
Seven Cranes works with nonprofit organizations to design and implement strong fundraising infrastructure, systems, and processes. Our consultants are trusted advisors who bring deep practical experience, strong judgment, and a collaborative approach to every engagement.
We value:
Clarity over complexity
Thoughtful, well-documented systems
Practical solutions that nonprofits can sustain
Respect for both strategy and execution
Associate & Senior Consultant Opportunities
When we engage Associates or Senior Consultants, we look for professionals who bring significant depth and perspective to our work.
Ideal Associate candidates typically have:
At least 20 years of experience in a combination of:
In-house nonprofit Development leadership roles, and
Fundraising or nonprofit consulting engagements
Hands-on experience with fundraising strategy, operations, and systems
The ability to translate strategy into practical, implementable solutions
Comfort working collaboratively in a project-based consulting environment
Our Associates are often engaged to support specific client projects, bring subject-matter expertise, or provide senior-level guidance within larger consulting teams.
How to Express Interest
Because our needs are driven by active and upcoming client work, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Submitting your information allows us to reach out when a project aligns with your experience and availability.
If you’re interested in working with Seven Cranes Consulting, we encourage you to use our Contact form to share your background and check back periodically for new opportunities.
Current Openings