Faith-Based Fundraising Consultant – Central Region

CCS Fundraising • Cleveland, OH

12h • Onsite

About The Position

CCS Fundraising is hiring a Faith-Based Fundraising Consultant to support Catholic parish and diocesan fundraising campaigns in the Central Region. The consultant manages multiple parish campaigns at once and contributes to overall diocesan campaign goals. Working closely with onsite campaign executives, other consultants, pastors, parish staff, and volunteers, the consultant carries out a phased, structured campaign plan and builds relationships with community leaders, volunteers, and donors.

The role is based onsite at Catholic parishes Monday through Friday, with regular evening hours and occasional weekend commitments based on parish needs. Consultants may need to temporarily relocate for assignments. The work is mission-driven, community-focused, fast-paced, and collaborative, and offers opportunities to develop fundraising, project management, and leadership skills. Prior fundraising or religious experience is not required; candidates with transferable experience in areas such as consulting, communications, marketing, project management, or strategic planning are encouraged to apply.

CCS describes its support as including training, mentorship, learning resources, career development, and collaboration with colleagues. For employees assigned to campaigns outside their home or working state, CCS provides temporary relocation assistance, including up to four weeks of covered hotel and meal expenses, temporary lease application fees, and approved lease and utility costs. Depending on the assignment, rental cars or leased vehicles may also be available.

Requirements

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, donors, and prospective donors at all levels.
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Great storytelling skills and strong 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 ensuring a positive, purposeful campaign experience through personal connection to the mission.
• Strong business acumen.
• Computer proficiency.
• Excellent quantitative analytical skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a motor vehicle.
• 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.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language proficiency.
• Prior fundraising experience is welcome.
• Transferable experience in consulting, communications, marketing, project management, or strategic planning.
• No Catholic or religious background is required.

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.
• Manage multiple parish campaigns and contribute to achieving overall diocesan campaign goals.
• Collaborate with onsite campaign executives, fellow consultants, pastors, parish staff, and volunteers to execute a phased campaign plan.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits.
• Dynamic training program, resources, career advancement, mentoring, and networking opportunities.
• Temporary relocation assistance for eligible campaign assignments, including up to four weeks of covered hotel and meal expenses, temporary lease application fees, and approved lease and utility costs.
• Depending on assignment, access to rental cars or leased vehicles.
• Dedicated mentors and extensive learning resources.

What This Job Offers

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