Consultant – Greater Boston Area

CCS Fundraising•Boston, MA

17h

About The Position

CCS Fundraising is seeking a Consultant in the Greater Boston Area to support nonprofit organizations with fundraising strategy and execution. Consultants work on projects such as campaign planning studies and development assessments, analyzing clients’ fundraising performance, interviewing organizational leaders and donors, researching prospects, and preparing strategic plans, campaign materials, case statements, and major gift proposals. The role also involves developing tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies and delivering presentations and materials. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, interested in philanthropy, and able to lead projects from inception to conclusion. They apply critical and strategic thinking, communicate clearly with varied audiences, remain open to new ideas, and thrive in a mission-oriented environment. Fundraising experience or transferable experience in consulting, communications, marketing, or strategic planning may be relevant. The position may require temporary relocation for regional assignments and independent travel to client locations throughout the assigned region.

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.
Strong storytelling and public speaking skills.
Professional demeanor.
Computer proficiency.
Ability to travel independently to client locations throughout the assigned region, including outlying locations with limited or no public transportation or rideshare access.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future 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.
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.
Create individual cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
Write and deliver presentations and other materials.