Consultant – Atlantic Region

CCS Fundraising•Washington, WA

About The Position

CCS Fundraising is seeking a Consultant for the Atlantic Region to help nonprofit organizations achieve fundraising goals and mission impact. The role involves leading and managing client projects, applying strategic and analytical thinking, and communicating strategies and recommendations to varied audiences. Consultants work across philanthropic sectors and collaborate with clients, colleagues, volunteers, donors, and prospective donors. Regional assignments may require temporary relocation and independent travel to client locations, including outlying sites with limited or no public transportation or rideshare access. Projects may include campaign planning studies and development assessments; analyzing client fundraising performance and conducting interviews with executives, volunteer leaders, and donors; preparing campaign strategies and materials; researching prospective donors; developing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies; and writing and delivering presentations. CCS offers training, mentoring, networking, resources, and career advancement opportunities. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. CCS is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout hiring and employment.

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 at all levels, volunteers, donors, and prospective donors.
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.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
Ability to temporarily relocate for regional assignments may be required.

Nice To Haves

Fundraising experience or transferable skills in consulting, communications, marketing, or strategic planning.
Interest in philanthropy and motivation to work across philanthropic sectors.
Critical and strategic thinking, clear and logical communication, and openness to new ideas.

Responsibilities

Successfully 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.
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 outlying sites.