Consultant – Dallas-Fort Worth Area

CCS Fundraising•Dallas, TX

About The Position

CCS Fundraising is hiring a Consultant to support nonprofit organizations in advancing their missions through strategic fundraising programs and initiatives. The role involves working with clients across philanthropic sectors and contributing to campaign planning, development assessments, fundraising strategy, and related projects. Consultants collaborate with client executives, volunteer leaders, donors, prospective donors, and CCS colleagues to develop and deliver effective fundraising work. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, mission-oriented, analytically strong, and able to manage projects from inception through completion. Fundraising experience is welcome, as are transferable skills in consulting, communications, marketing, and strategic planning. The position is based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and requires independent travel to client locations throughout the assigned region. Temporary relocation for regional assignments may be required. 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

Fundraising experience or transferable skills in consulting, communications, marketing, and strategic planning.
Excellent quantitative analytical skills.
Keen business sense demonstrated in a professional or academic environment.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with staff, volunteers, donors, and prospective donors at all levels.
Outstanding organizational skills and the 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.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

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.
Craft individual cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
Write and deliver high-impact presentations and materials.
Communicate strategies clearly to a variety of audiences and collaborate with colleagues and client stakeholders.