Associate Director

CCS Fundraising•San Francisco, CA

2d•$60,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CCS Fundraising is an international strategic fundraising firm that partners with nonprofits for transformational change. Since 1947, CCS has empowered many of the world’s greatest organizations across sectors to advance some of the most important causes in history. We plan, manage, and implement programs and initiatives that achieve fundraising goals and mission impact. CCS provides tailored support to more than 700 nonprofit organizations annually. Headquartered in New York, the firm has over 600 professionals and 18 offices throughout the United States and Europe. Our people are our greatest strength. At CCS, you will join a diverse team of smart, passionate, and resourceful professionals who are driven by purpose and committed to performance. Our services include: Campaign Management Strategy, Evaluation & Planning Interim Development Management Learning & Leadership Development Data Analytics Our people are our greatest strength. The collective sum of the individual experiences, backgrounds, knowledge, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation of excellence. Whether it’s in one of our regional offices or on the ground with our clients, you will have direct access to leaders in the field, expanding your opportunities to learn and build your network for future success. We invest in the training, tools, and support necessary for growth throughout your career and encourage peer collaboration in a lively and engaging environment. Our consultants report that the best aspects of working for CCS are the relationships with colleagues, leading nonprofits, and philanthropists; the performance-based career paths; and the diversity of projects. Outstanding candidates bring a diverse background, an interest in philanthropy, and ambition to succeed in a rewarding career. The ideal candidate is a highly self-motivated and passionate individual who possesses fundraising experience or transferable skills in consulting, communications, marketing, and strategic planning. We are looking for a dedicated professional who can: 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

Requirements

Excellent quantitative analytical skills
Keen business sense demonstrated in either a professional or academic environment
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of staff, volunteers, donors, and prospective donors
Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Great storytelling skills and strong public speaking skills
Professional demeanor
Computer proficiency
Possesses a valid driver’s license or can obtain one within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

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
Ability to temporarily relocate and/or travel for regional assignments, if requested, to the following states: California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada