Consultant - Dallas-Fort Worth Area

About the role

CSS is seeking a Consultant to join our team in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This role will provide tailored support to nonprofit organizations in the region.

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
• Avoid preconceptions 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 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

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 travel for assignments

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Strategic thinking
• Project management
• Data analysis
• Prospect research
• Writing and presentation skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $65,000 - $120,000
• Dynamic training program
• Resources
• Career advancement
• Mentoring
• Networking opportunities

Pay

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

Schedule

Full-time position.