Consultant – Central Region

Summary

CCS Fundraising is an international strategic fundraising firm that partners with nonprofits to achieve transformational change and mission impact. The Consultant will lead and manage fundraising consulting projects, apply strategic and quantitative analysis, communicate recommendations to varied audiences, and develop campaign strategies, fundraising materials, prospect research, and donor engagement plans.

Responsibilities

• Successfully lead and manage projects from inception to conclusion
• Apply critical and strategic thinking to quickly identify the crux of a problem, question, or issue
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and logically both verbally and in writing and is comfortable articulating strategies with a variety of audiences
• Adopt an approach to any given situation and remain open-minded to new ideas
• Thrive in a mission-oriented environment and is motivated by the idea of working across philanthropic sectors
• Developing work plans and materials for campaign planning studies and development assessments
• Conducting analysis of our clients through review of fundraising performance and interviews with organization's executives, volunteer leaders, and donors
• Preparing fundraising campaign materials, including strategic plans, operating materials, case statements, and major gift proposals
• Conducting in-depth prospect research
• Crafting individual cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
• Write and deliver high-impact presentations and materials

Skills

• ***CCS is unable to sponsor work visas for this position, including H-1B. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.***
• Outstandingcandidates bring a diverse background, an interest in philanthropy, andambition to succeed in a rewarding career
• The ideal candidate is a highly self-motivated and passionate individual who possesses fundraisingexperience or transferable skills in consulting, communications,marketing, and strategic planning
• * Excellent quantitative analyticalskills
• * Keen business sense demonstratedin either a professional or academic environment
• * Exceptional interpersonal skills andability to work collaboratively with all levels of staff, volunteers, donors,and prospective donors
• * Outstanding organizational skillsand ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• * Great storytelling skills and strong public speaking skills
• * Professional demeanor
• * Computer proficiency
• * Ability to travel for assignments

Qualifications

Must Haves

• ***CCS is unable to sponsor work visas for this position, including H-1B. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.***
• Outstandingcandidates bring a diverse background, an interest in philanthropy, andambition to succeed in a rewarding career
• The ideal candidate is a highly self-motivated and passionate individual who possesses fundraisingexperience or transferable skills in consulting, communications,marketing, and strategic planning
• * Excellent quantitative analyticalskills
• * Keen business sense demonstratedin either a professional or academic environment
• * Exceptional interpersonal skills andability to work collaboratively with all levels of staff, volunteers, donors,and prospective donors
• * Outstanding organizational skillsand ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• * Great storytelling skills and strong public speaking skills
• * Professional demeanor
• * Computer proficiency
• * Ability to travel for assignments

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• A dynamic training program
• Resources necessary for growth throughout your career
• Career advancement
• Mentoring
• Networking opportunities