Associate Director, Client Partnerships

Responsibilities

• Serve as a project manager and strategic partner to nonprofit clients in the initial phases of project activity and for part-time projects, including but not limited to feasibility studies and development assessments
• Manage multiple onboarding projects simultaneously, effectively prioritizing tasks, identifying potential challenges, and proactively communicating with CCS team members
• Be the central point of contact and consultative liaison between the client and the CCS team
• Support relationship building and make a strong first impression on our client partners
• Lead in the design, execution, and facilitation of all initial planning calls and meetings
• Develop the foundational materials that will guide the engagement, including work plans, discussion guides, and other operational tools
• Develop strategy, create deliverables, and liaise with clients and executives as the primary director for part-time projects
• Facilitate the transition of each onboarding engagement to a full-time CCS team member
• Assist with proofreading, data entry, and client and director training, as needed

Qualifications

• The firm seeks talented professionals passionate about impacting the nonprofit sector.
• CCS values fundraising experience as well as transferable skills in project management, marketing, communications, and strategic planning.
• Other qualifications include:
• A minimum of three to four years’ experience in a related field
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Philanthropic values and a commitment to service
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build trust and work collaboratively with clients and CCS colleagues
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and teams simultaneously
• Outstanding organizational skills, time management skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Highly self-motivated with an inclination to take ownership
• Skilled in Excel; additional data analytics experience a plus
• Skilled in PowerPoint; additional graphic design skills a plus

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• A dynamic training program
• Resources
• Career advancement
• Mentoring
• Networking opportunities

Pay

SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $85,000 The exact salary varies within range based on years of relevant experience and education.