Consultant – Northeast Region

CCS Fundraising; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Dynamic training program

Career advancement opportunities

Mentoring

Networking opportunities

Job summary

A leading fundraising consultancy is seeking a Consultant for its Northeast Region. The role involves managing projects, applying strategic thinking, and communicating effectively across various philanthropic sectors. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Competitive benefits and career advancement opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Business sense demonstrated in a professional or academic environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects from inception to conclusion.
• Apply critical and strategic thinking to identify problems.
• Communicate clearly with diverse audiences.

Skills

Quantitative analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Storytelling skills

Public speaking skills

Computer proficiency

Job description

Title

Consultant – Northeast Region

Location

New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island

Type

Full‑time

About Us

CCS Fundraising is an international strategic fundraising firm that partners with nonprofits for transformational change. For 76 years, we have empowered many of the world’s greatest organizations across sectors to advance important causes in history. We plan, manage, and implement programs and initiatives that achieve fundraising goals and mission impact.

Our Services

• Campaign Management
• Strategy, Evaluation & Planning
• Interim Development Management
• Learning & Leadership Development
• Data Analytics

Responsibilities

• Successfully lead and manage projects from inception to conclusion.
• Apply critical and strategic thinking to quickly identify the crux of a problem, question, or issue.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and logically both verbally and in writing and be comfortable articulating strategies with a variety of audiences.
• Adopt an approach to any given situation and remain open‑minded to new ideas.
• Thrive in a mission‑oriented environment and be motivated by the idea of working across philanthropic sectors.

Qualifications

• Excellent quantitative analytical skills.
• Business sense demonstrated in a professional or academic environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of staff, volunteers, donors, and prospective donors.
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Great storytelling skills and strong public speaking skills.
• Professional demeanor.
• Computer proficiency.
• Ability to temporarily relocate for regional assignments may be required.

Projects May Include

• Developing work plans and materials for campaign planning studies and development assessments.
• Conducting analysis of our clients through review of fundraising performance and interviews with organization’s executives, volunteer leaders, and donors.
• Preparing fundraising campaign materials, including strategic plans, operating materials, case statements, and major gift proposals.
• Conducting in‑depth prospect research.
• Crafting individual cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Writing and delivering high‑impact presentations and materials.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits.
• Dynamic training program.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Mentoring.
• Networking opportunities.

Salary Range

$60,000 – $120,000 (exact salary varies within range based on years of relevant experience and education)

Application Information

Please submit a cover letter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage a diverse pool of candidates to apply.