Southeast - Parish Campaign Director
Location: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland
Department: Consulting
Work Type: Full-time
About CCS Fundraising
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. At CCS, you will join a diverse team of smart, passionate, and resourceful professionals who are driven by purpose and committed to performance.
Key Services
- Campaign Management
- Strategy, Evaluation & Planning
- Interim Development Management
- Learning & Leadership Development
- Data Analytics
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 to 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
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement work plans, timetables, and customized materials
- Manage and train groups of volunteers
- Track and analyze fundraising progress
- Coach key leaders on fundraising best practices
- Provide insight into industry‑wide philanthropic trends
- Work on‑site at Catholic Parish Monday‑Friday and occasional nights and weekends
Qualifications
- Willingness and ability to relocate within Southeast Region for assignments and work on‑site, including nights and occasional weekends
- 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
- Spanish language proficiency a plus
- Possesses a valid driver’s license and has the ability to drive a motor vehicle
Salary Range
$60,000 – $90,000 (exact based on experience and education)
Benefits
CCS offers competitive benefits, a dynamic training program, resources, career advancement, mentoring, and networking opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage a diverse pool of candidates to apply.
Application
Please submit a cover letter. CCS is unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.