Consultant – San Francisco Bay Area

CCS Fundraising; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Dynamic training program

Mentoring and networking opportunities

Job summary

CCS Fundraising is looking for a Consultant to join their San Francisco Bay Area team. This full-time, hybrid position offers a salary range of $70,304 to $120,000, varying with relevant experience and education.

The ideal candidate will lead and manage projects while maintaining a strong focus on philanthropy and consulting skills. CCS provides training, mentoring, and career advancement opportunities as part of their commitment to employee success.

Qualifications

• Highly self-motivated with fundraising experience or skills in consulting, communications, marketing, or strategic planning.
• Ability to apply critical and strategic thinking to solve problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from inception to conclusion.
• Conduct analysis and prepare fundraising materials.
• Develop campaign planning studies and assessments.

Skills

Quantitative analytical skills

Business sense

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Storytelling skills

Public speaking skills

Computer proficiency

Job description

Consultant - San Francisco Bay Area

Location: San Francisco, CA

Office: San Francisco, CA

Department: Consulting

Type: Full Time, Hybrid/Onsite (based on client needs)

Please submit a cover letter.

CCS is unable to sponsor work visas for this position, including H-1B. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

Who We Are

CCS Fundraising is an international strategic fundraising firm that partners with nonprofits for transformational change. Since 1947, CCS has empowered many of the world’s leading organizations across sectors to advance some of the most important causes in history. We plan, manage, and implement programs and initiatives that achieve fundraising goals and mission impact. This year, we were named one of Forbes’ America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2026, based on recommendations from clients and consulting peers.

CCS provides tailored support to more than 700 nonprofit organizations annually. Headquartered in New York, the firm has over 600 professionals and 18 offices throughout the United States and Europe. Our people are our greatest strength. At CCS, you will join a diverse team of smart, passionate, and resourceful professionals who are driven by purpose and committed to performance.

Our services include:

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

A Career at CCS

Our people are our greatest strength. The collective sum of the individual experiences, backgrounds, knowledge, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation of excellence.

Whether it’s in one of our regional offices or on the ground with our clients, you will have direct access to leaders in the field, expanding your opportunities to learn and build your network for future success. We invest in the training, tools, and support necessary for growth throughout your career and encourage peer collaboration in a lively and engaging environment.

Our consultants report that the best aspects of working for CCS are the relationships with colleagues, leading nonprofits, and philanthropists; the performance‑based career paths; and the diversity of projects.

Who You Are

Outstanding candidates bring a diverse background, an interest in philanthropy, and ambition to succeed in a rewarding career. The ideal candidate is a highly self‑motivated and passionate individual who possesses fundraising experience or transferable skills in consulting, communications, marketing, and strategic planning.

We are looking for a dedicated professional who can:

• 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 is 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 is motivated by the idea of working across philanthropic sectors

Qualifications

• Excellent quantitative analytical skills
• Keen business sense demonstrated in either 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
• Possesses a valid driver’s license or can obtain one within six months of employment

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
• Write and deliver high‑impact presentations and materials
• Ability to temporarily relocate and/or travel for regional assignments, if requested, to the following states: California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada

CCS offers competitive benefits, a dynamic training program, resources, career advancement, mentoring, and networking opportunities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage a diverse pool of candidates to apply.

Salary Range: $70,304 – $120,000

The exact salary varies within range based on years of relevant experience and education.