Faith-Based Fundraising Consultant – Central Region

CCS Fundraising; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic fundraising firm is seeking a Parish Campaign Director for the Central Region, responsible for managing fundraising campaigns and collaborating with volunteers and donors. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment. The position requires on-site work in Chicago, with the opportunity to impact fundraising initiatives. Salary range is competitive, commensurate with experience. Join a mission-driven team committed to philanthropic success.

Qualifications

• Willingness to relocate for assignments and on-site work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in fundraising or related transferable skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop work plans, timetables, and customized materials.
• Manage and train groups of volunteers.
• Track and analyze fundraising progress.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Storytelling skills

Public speaking skills

Business acumen

Computer proficiency

Quantitative analytical skills

Foreign language proficiency

Job description

Parish Campaign Director - Central Region

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Description

TITLE: Parish Campaign Director - Central Region

LOCATION: Cleveland, Chicago, St. Paul

OFFICES: Chicago, Dallas, Houston

DEPARTMENT: Consulting

TYPE: Full Time, Onsite

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 greatest 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.

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

CATHOLIC PARISH AND DIOCESAN CAMPAIGN PROJECTS

CCS is a leader in directing transformational, multimillion-dollar raising campaigns for Catholic dioceses and parishes. Diocesan campaigns are driven by a team of dedicated CCS professionals serving as parish campaign directors. Each director is responsible for managing multiple parish campaigns at one time, contributing to overall campaign goals. Directors partner with on-site campaign executives, fellow parish campaign directors, parish pastors, parishioner volunteers, and staff to carry out a phased and highly focused campaign plan.

This type of partnership and work requires Directors to be working on-site at the client’s location Monday-Friday, including regular weeknights and occasional weekends.

Diocesan campaigns are spiritually uplifting, locally mission based, multi-faceted, and fast-paced. The team-based environment is supportive, fun and provides for a rewarding organization, spiritual and engaged experience. Diocesan campaigns also offer directors the opportunity to make an incredible impact on mission in partnership with pastors, volunteers and donors while utilizing and growing personal leadership skills.

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:

• Thrive in a mission-oriented environment
• Support clients, donors, and volunteers to ensure a positive and effective campaign experience
• 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
• Adapt quickly to new and varied professional environments
• Effectively collaborate and lead in various team settings, while assuming autonomy over individual goals
• Quickly grow experience and expertise in the field of fundraising

Qualifications

• Willingness and ability to relocate to Cleveland, St. Paul Minnesota, or Chicago for assignments and on-site work, including regular weeknights and occasional weekends. (Chicago through Summer 2026, St. Paul through Summer 2027, or Cleveland through Summer 2028)
• 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
• Keen business sense demonstrated in either a professional or academic environment
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
• Commitment to supporting volunteer efforts to ensure a positive and purposeful campaign experience utilizing personal connection to mission
• Strong business acumen
• Computer proficiency
• Excellent quantitative analytical skills
• Foreign language proficiency a plus
• Possesses a valid driver’s license and has the ability to drive a motor vehicle

Responsibilities

• Developing work plans, timetables, and customized materials
• Managing and training groups of volunteers
• Tracking and analyzing fundraising progress
• Coaching key leaders on fundraising best practices
• Providing insight into industry-wide philanthropic trends
• Working on-site at Catholic Parish M-F and regular weeknights and occasional weekends

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: $60,000 – $90,000

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

Please submit a cover letter.