Consultant – Northeast Region

CCS Fundraising•New York, NY

15h

About The Position

CCS Fundraising is seeking a Consultant for the Northeast Region. The role involves partnering with nonprofit organizations on fundraising initiatives and projects that support their missions. Consultants may contribute to campaign planning studies and development assessments, analyze client fundraising performance, interview organizational leaders and donors, prepare fundraising plans and materials, conduct prospect research, and develop cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies. The position requires clear communication, sound analysis, project management, and the ability to work collaboratively with varied stakeholders. Independent travel to client locations throughout the assigned region is required, and temporary relocation for regional assignments may be necessary. CCS provides training, tools, mentoring, networking, and career advancement opportunities in a collaborative, mission-oriented environment. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Fundraising experience or transferable skills in consulting, communications, marketing, or strategic planning.
Excellent quantitative analytical skills.
Strong critical and strategic thinking, with the ability to identify the central issue quickly.
Clear, concise, and logical verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate strategies to varied audiences.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with staff, volunteers, donors, and prospective donors at all levels.
Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong storytelling and public speaking skills.
Professional demeanor.
Computer proficiency.
Ability to travel independently throughout the assigned region.
Ability to temporarily relocate for regional assignments may be required.
Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage projects from inception to conclusion.
Develop work plans and materials for campaign planning studies and development assessments.
Analyze clients’ fundraising performance and conduct interviews with executives, volunteer leaders, and donors.
Prepare fundraising campaign materials, including strategic plans, operating materials, case statements, and major gift proposals.
Conduct in-depth prospect research.
Craft individual cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
Write and deliver high-impact presentations and materials.
Travel independently to client locations throughout the assigned region, including sites with limited or no public transportation or rideshare access.