Consultant – West Region

CCS Fundraising; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CCS Fundraising, an international strategic fundraising firm with offices across the United States, is seeking a dedicated professional to lead and manage fundraising projects from inception to conclusion. Ideal candidates bring outstanding analytical abilities, strong storytelling, and the ability to communicate clearly with donors, volunteers, and clients.

You should be comfortable traveling to client locations within the assigned region, and may temporarily relocate for regional assignments.

Qualifications

• Excellent quantitative analytical skills.
• Burnish business sense from professional or academic settings.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work with staff, volunteers, donors, and prospective donors.
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Great storytelling skills and strong public speaking abilities.
• Professional demeanor and computer proficiency.
• Ability to temporarily relocate for regional assignments may be required.
• Must be able to travel independently to client locations throughout the assigned region, including areas with limited or no access to public transportation or rideshare services.

Responsibilities

• Developing work plans and materials for campaign planning studies and development assessments.
• Conducting analysis of 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.

Job description

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.

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.

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.

Please submit a cover letter.

This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship at this time.

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
• Ability to temporarily relocate for regional assignments may be required
• 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 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

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.

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.

Compensation Range: $65K - $120K