Consultant – Greater Pittsburgh Area

CCS Fundraising•Pittsburgh, PA

19h

About The Position

CCS Fundraising is seeking a Consultant to support nonprofit organizations in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. Consultants work on fundraising strategy and implementation projects that help clients meet fundraising goals and advance their missions. The role calls for a self-motivated professional with an interest in philanthropy, fundraising experience or transferable skills, and the ability to lead projects, analyze problems, communicate strategies, and collaborate with varied audiences. Projects may include developing plans and materials for campaign planning studies and development assessments; analyzing client fundraising performance and conducting interviews with executives, volunteer leaders, and donors; preparing campaign materials such as strategic plans, operating materials, case statements, and major gift proposals; conducting prospect research; developing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies; and writing and delivering presentations and materials. The position may require temporary relocation for regional assignments and independent travel to client locations throughout the assigned region, including outlying sites with limited or no public transportation or rideshare access. CCS cannot sponsor employment visas for this position; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Excellent quantitative analytical skills.
Keen business sense demonstrated in a professional or academic environment.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, donors, and prospective donors at all levels.
Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Great storytelling skills and strong public speaking skills.
Professional demeanor.
Computer proficiency.
Ability to travel independently to client locations throughout the assigned region, including locations with limited or no access to public transportation or commercial rideshare services.
Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Fundraising experience or transferable skills in consulting, communications, marketing, or strategic planning.
A diverse background, interest in philanthropy, and ambition to build a career in the field.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage projects from inception to conclusion.
Apply critical and strategic thinking to identify the central issue in a problem or question.
Communicate clearly and logically, verbally and in writing, and articulate strategies to varied audiences.
Develop work plans and materials for campaign planning studies and development assessments.
Analyze clients’ fundraising performance and conduct interviews with organizational 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.