Consultant – Los Angeles Metro Area

CCS Fundraising•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

CCS Fundraising is seeking a Consultant to partner with nonprofit organizations on fundraising initiatives that support transformational change. Consultants help plan, manage, and implement programs designed to achieve clients’ fundraising goals and mission impact. The role involves working across philanthropic sectors and collaborating with nonprofit executives, volunteer leaders, donors, and prospective donors. Work may include campaign planning studies, development assessments, fundraising analysis, prospect research, and the creation of campaign strategies and materials. Consultants may also develop individual cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies and prepare and deliver presentations. The position is based in the Los Angeles Metro Area and requires independent travel to client locations throughout the assigned region. Temporary relocation for regional assignments may be required. CCS offers 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.
Critical and strategic thinking, including the ability to identify the core of a problem, question, or issue quickly.
Clear, concise, and logical verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate strategies to varied audiences.
Ability to lead and manage projects successfully.
Ability to adapt to situations and remain open-minded to new ideas.
Keen business sense demonstrated in a professional or academic environment.
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 and computer proficiency.
Ability to travel independently to client locations throughout the assigned region.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

A diverse background and interest in philanthropy.
Motivation to work across philanthropic sectors in a mission-oriented environment.

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 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.
Develop individual cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
Write and deliver high-impact presentations and materials.
Travel independently to client locations throughout the assigned region, including outlying sites with limited or no access to public transportation or rideshare services.
Temporarily relocate for regional assignments when required.