--- title: 'Salesforce for Nonprofits: Salesforce Developer at Idealist Consulting' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/salesforce-for-nonprofits-salesforce-developer-idealist-consulting-chicago-jpq2czgw3j68' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Salesforce for Nonprofits: Salesforce Developer at Idealist Consulting - **Company:** Idealist Consulting - **Location:** Chicago, IL - **Employment:** contract - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-07-29 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/idealistconsulting/78d64b78-d670-4981-97ad-43713af7db53 ## Job description Tenacious, pragmatic, with a keen sense of humor? You just might be an Idealist! At Idealist Consulting, we are innovators and problem-solvers committed to global progressive action. We help organizations grow through Salesforce implementation, marketing automation, and custom application development. As a 1099 Contract Salesforce Developer, you’ll partner with project teams to guide, educate, and empower clients through digital transformation and optimization projects. How You’ll Contribute: - Build client-specific solutions on the Salesforce Platform using a blend of Flow / Apex / Lightning Web Components with the goal of providing clients with sensible solutions that can be managed and maintained within the budget and personnel resources available to them - Build integrations between external systems and Salesforce - Assist with migration of client’s current CRM data to Salesforce and create custom code as needed - Maintain internal library of reusable code for future project deployments - Provide guidance and best practices around Salesforce development for both clients and staff - Review project requirements and work with consultants and project managers to refine the technical details of project specifications - Develop and document user instructions and administrative maintenance requirements for use in Salesforce customizations - Contribute to the development of additional products and services Baseline Requirements: - Four or more years of Salesforce Platform development experience - ## Experience providing technical solutions for Nonprofits - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - including translation of technical requirements to non-technical individuals - Salesforce Administrator Certification and Salesforce Platform Developer I, or Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification - Demonstrated expertise in Salesforce development environments including Apex triggers / classes, Lightning Web Components, Flows, Visualforce pages / controllers, and other advanced Salesforce configuration such as Sharing and Profile & Permission Set security. - ## Experience with REST API integrations - Knowledge of object-oriented methodologies and approaches - Knowledge of relational databases Extra Credit: - Experience with MuleSoft integration platforms and API management solutions - Familiarity with nonprofit operations, especially in fundraising and program management - Salesforce Platform Developer II or Nonprofit Cloud Consultant Certification - Previous experience with Experience Cloud / Customer Community - Experience with code repositories such as Github and Bitbucket - Experience with automation tools like Workato / Zapier - ## Experience with ETL tools - Experience engaging in projects with technical and cross-functional components - Ability to solve a Rubik’s cube with your eyes closed What You Can Expect: - Communication: clear, respectful communications and expectations setting - Flexibility: as a contract Consultant, you define your own availability - Community: our Consultants thrive with mutual knowledge building in multiple support channels and optional monthly Consultant meeting - Common purpose: We help amplify the mission impact of nonprofits and other progressive organizations Contractor hourly rates are set based on experience, certifications, and specialization. Idealist Consulting reviews all contractor rate bands at least once annually. Independent contractors define their own availability and capacity. Contractors are not employees of Idealist Consulting and are therefore not eligible for benefits such as healthcare coverage and paid time off. Independent contractors are required to carry their own professional liability insurance policy. A Little More About Us: Idealist Consulting was founded in 2006 by returning Peace Corp volunteer Rob Jordan to help nonprofits and progressive organizations grow mission impact through technology. We’re committed to delivering innovative technical solutions to empower organizations working on some of the world's most important causes. Idealist Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. Idealist Consulting does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its consulting and employment policies. We have a majority female leadership team and believe in the B Corp Declaration of Interdependence which states that businesses should aspire to do no harm and benefit all. Read our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on our Ethics page. ## About Idealist Consulting ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Idealist Consulting is a B Corp-certified IT consultancy that helps nonprofits implement Salesforce CRM, leverage AI, and scale through managed services and marketing automation. - **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held) - **Headquarters**: Portland, Oregon, United States - **Founded**: 2006 - **Founders**: Not publicly available (founded by former Peace Corps volunteers according to company ethics page) ## Core Business - Primary industry: IT Services and IT Consulting, with deep specialization in the nonprofit sector. - Target customers: Nonprofit organizations, mission-driven enterprises. - Mission or purpose statement: “Using business as a force for good” – committed to racial equity, climate justice, and an inclusive economy. ## Products & Services - **Salesforce Implementation & Consulting**: End-to-end Salesforce architecture, administration, and custom development for nonprofits (Nonprofit Cloud, Experience Cloud, Marketing Cloud Account Engagement, Agentforce). - **Managed Services**: Ongoing support, data management, and scaling services for Salesforce and AI. - **Marketing Automation**: Strategy and implementation of marketing automation tools tailored to nonprofit needs. - **AI for Nonprofits**: Consulting on ethical AI adoption, including use of Claude, Salesforce Data Cloud, and custom AI solutions. - **The Idealist Grant**: 10% of every business project awarded as an annual grant to a current or former nonprofit client. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed. - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $3.1 million (USD) as of most recent data; total funding not applicable (bootstrapped/privately held). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Salesforce (long-time partner – over 15 years in ecosystem, Equality Partner), Amplify (nonprofit empowering underrepresented voices in tech), B Corp certification (among first in Oregon). - **Growth Signals**: Headcount of 29 employees (-11.1% YoY), LinkedIn followers 5,064 (+1.2% monthly, +14.3% yearly). Growth strategy appears focused on deepening nonprofit expertise and AI services rather than rapid scaling. ## Competitive Advantages - **Nonprofit specialization**: Two decades of exclusive focus on nonprofit technology, with deep expertise in fundraising, volunteer management, and case management. - **B Corp certification and social mission**: Strong brand alignment with mission-driven organizations, majority female leadership (75%), and a commitment to DEI that attracts like-minded clients and talent. - **Ethical AI policy**: Comprehensive AI governance framework that prioritizes client privacy, data security, and transparency – a differentiator in the consulting market. - **Remote-first, distributed team**: Consultants in all US time zones plus Portugal and Jamaica, enabling broad coverage and flexible engagement. ## Strategic Focus - Deepening AI integration for nonprofit clients (Agentforce, Claude, Data Cloud). - Expanding managed services and recurring revenue streams. - Maintaining B Corp standards and DEI leadership as a core part of brand identity. - Selective hiring focused on senior consultants and account executives rather than rapid headcount growth. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Collaborative, people-first environment with a focus on mission alignment and social impact. “Humane work weeks” and no micro-management philosophy. - **Remote/Hybrid**: Fully remote with distributed team across US time zones; Portland-based employees have a dog-friendly office. - **Benefits**: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, employer-sponsored health/dental/short-term disability, 401k matching, 8 hours paid volunteer time off, parental leave. - **Career Growth**: No prescribed growth path; emphasis on learning culture and personalized annual engagement plans. Leadership team is 75% women and 25% people of color. Blind hiring process removes names and photos to reduce bias. - **Notable Perks**: Recognized as “Best for Workers” by B Lab several cycles running. Employee rating on LinkedIn: 2.8/5 (44 reviews) – work-life balance (2.9), compensation (2.7), culture (2.8), career (2.6). Some negative reviews may reflect consulting pressures. ## Sources 1. [idealistconsulting.com/about](https://idealistconsulting.com/about) 2. [linkedin.com/company/idealist-consulting](https://linkedin.com/company/idealist-consulting) 3. [idealistconsulting.com/careers](https://idealistconsulting.com/careers) 4. [idealistconsulting.com/ethics](https://idealistconsulting.com/ethics) 5. 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