Consultant – Central Region

CCS Fundraising•Chicago, IL

17h

About The Position

CCS Fundraising is seeking a Consultant for the Central Region to partner with nonprofit organizations on fundraising programs and initiatives that advance their goals and missions. The Consultant may lead projects from inception through completion, apply critical and strategic thinking to identify issues, and communicate strategies clearly to varied audiences. The role involves working across philanthropic sectors in a mission-oriented environment and collaborating with clients, colleagues, volunteers, donors, and prospective donors. Projects may include campaign planning studies and development assessments; reviewing fundraising performance and interviewing organizational executives, volunteer leaders, and donors; preparing campaign plans, operating materials, case statements, and major gift proposals; conducting prospect research; developing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies; and writing and delivering presentations and other materials. Travel independently to client locations across the assigned region is required, including places with limited or no public transportation or rideshare access. Temporary relocation for regional assignments may be required. CCS offers competitive benefits, a dynamic training program, resources, career advancement, mentoring, and networking opportunities. 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 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, including sites with limited or no access to public transportation or commercial rideshare services.
Ability to temporarily relocate for regional assignments may be required.
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.
Interest in philanthropy.
A diverse background and ambition to succeed in a fundraising career.

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 interview 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.