West Region Fundraising Strategist

CCS Fundraising; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Dynamic training program

Resources for career advancement

Mentoring and networking opportunities

Job summary

CCS Fundraising, a leading international strategic fundraising firm, seeks a dedicated professional in Denver to lead and manage client campaigns from inception to completion. You will apply strategic thinking, analyze fundraising performance, and collaborate with nonprofit partners to craft compelling proposals and stewardship plans.

Ideal candidates bring strong storytelling, exceptional interpersonal and public speaking skills, and the ability to travel regionally to meet donors and

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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Business acumen

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Professional demeanor

Computer proficiency

Willing to relocate

Travel readiness

Job description

CCS Fundraising, a leading international strategic fundraising firm, seeks a dedicated professional in Denver to lead and manage client campaigns from inception to completion. You will apply strategic thinking, analyze fundraising performance, and collaborate with nonprofit partners to craft compelling proposals and stewardship plans.

Ideal candidates bring strong storytelling, exceptional interpersonal and public speaking skills, and the ability to travel regionally to meet donors and