Consultant - West Region

CCS Fundraising; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Dynamic training program

Career advancement

Mentoring

Networking opportunities

Job summary

CCS Fundraising is a leading international strategic fundraising firm partnering with nonprofits to drive transformational change. The West Region Consultant role covers a broad geographic area across multiple states, requiring travel to client sites and strong fundraising or consulting expertise.

The position emphasizes leadership of projects, strategic thinking, clear communication, and a commitment to mission-driven work 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.

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 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.

Skills

Quantitative analytics

Business acumen

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Storytelling

Professional demeanor

Computer proficiency

Job description

Consultant - West Region

LOCATION: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

OFFICES: Denver, San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles

DEPARTMENT: Consulting

WORK TYPE: Full-Time

CCS is unable to sponsor employment visas for this position, such as H-1B visas. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. This may apply to individuals currently authorized under temporary student or practical training visas, who will require sponsorship from CCS to maintain work authorization long-term.

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

Outstandingcandidates bring a diverse background, an interest in philanthropy, andambition to succeed in a rewarding career. The ideal candidate is a highly self-motivated and passionate individual who possesses fundraisingexperience 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 analyticalskills
• 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
• Ability to temporarily relocate for regional assignments may be required; relocation/travel limited to the following states: California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada
• Must have the ability to travel independently to client locations throughout the assigned region, including outlying sites with limited or no access to public transportation or commercial rideshare services.

PROJECTS MAY INCLUDE

• Developing work plans and materials forcampaign 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

BENEFITS

• CCS offers competitivebenefits, 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.

CCS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment, consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us so we can discuss your needs.

SALARY RANGE

$65,000-$120,000

Exact salary varies within salary range based on years of relevant experience and education