Strategic Fundraising Consultant (Houston Area)

CCS Fundraising; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CCS Fundraising in Houston seeks a dedicated professional capable of leading and managing fundraising projects from inception to completion, applying strategic thinking and clear communication across client and donor audiences.

The role includes developing campaign materials, conducting prospect research, and shaping cultivation and solicitation strategies while collaborating with a diverse team committed to mission impact.

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.
• 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.

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.
• Develop work plans and materials for campaign planning studies and development assessments.
• Conduct analysis of our clients through review of fundraising performance and interviews with organization’s executives, volunteer leaders, and donors.
• Prepare fundraising campaign materials, including strategic plans, operating materials, case statements, and major gift proposals.
• Conduct in‑depth prospect research.
• Craft individual cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Write and deliver high‑impact presentations and materials.

Skills

Quantitative analytics

Business sense

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Professional demeanor

Computer proficiency

Travel willingness

Job description

CCS Fundraising in Houston seeks a dedicated professional capable of leading and managing fundraising projects from inception to completion, applying strategic thinking and clear communication across client and donor audiences.

The role includes developing campaign materials, conducting prospect research, and shaping cultivation and solicitation strategies while collaborating with a diverse team committed to mission impact.