Faith-Based Fundraising Consultant – Northeast Region

CCS Fundraising • New York, NY

11h • Onsite

About The Position

CCS Fundraising is hiring a Faith-Based Fundraising Consultant to manage multiple Catholic parish campaigns simultaneously and help achieve overall diocesan campaign goals. Consultants work closely with onsite campaign executives, fellow consultants, pastors, parish staff, and volunteers to carry out a phased, structured campaign plan. The work is mission-driven, community-focused, fast-paced, and collaborative, with opportunities to build relationships with pastors, volunteers, and donors and to develop leadership and fundraising skills.

The position requires onsite work at Catholic parishes Monday through Friday, with regular evening hours and occasional weekend commitments based on parish needs. Consultants must be willing and able to temporarily relocate within the Atlantic Region for assignments if they are not local. Prior fundraising experience is welcome but not required; candidates with transferable experience in consulting, communications, marketing, project management, or strategic planning are encouraged to apply. The role is suitable for early-career professionals and recent college graduates, and no Catholic or religious background is required.

CCS describes its support as including training, mentorship, learning resources, career advancement, and networking opportunities. Temporary relocation support may include up to four weeks of hotel and meal expenses, temporary lease application fees, and approved lease and utility costs; rental cars or leased vehicles may also be available depending on the assignment. CCS does not sponsor employment visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Willingness and ability to temporarily relocate within the Atlantic Region for assignments if not local, and to work onsite, including regular nights and occasional weekends.
• 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.
• Keen business sense demonstrated in a professional or academic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Commitment to supporting volunteer efforts and creating a positive, purposeful campaign experience through personal connection to mission.
• Strong business acumen.
• Computer proficiency.
• Excellent quantitative analytical skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a motor vehicle.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Prior fundraising experience is welcome.
• Transferable experience in consulting, communications, marketing, project management, or strategic planning is encouraged.
• Spanish language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Implement campaign work plans, timelines, and customized materials.
• Manage, motivate, and train groups of volunteers.
• Track, measure, and analyze fundraising progress.
• Coach key leaders on fundraising best practices.
• Contribute insights into industry-wide philanthropic trends.
• Work onsite at Catholic parishes Monday through Friday, with regular evening hours and occasional weekend commitments based on parish needs.
• Support clients, volunteers, and donors to ensure a positive and effective campaign experience.
• Lead and manage projects from start to finish.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits.
• Dynamic training program and learning resources.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Mentoring and networking opportunities.
• Temporary relocation support for qualifying campaign assignments, including up to four weeks of hotel and meal expenses, temporary lease application fees, and approved lease and utility costs.
• Depending on the assignment, access to rental cars or leased vehicles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed