Consultant - West Region

About the role

The Consultant - West Region position is located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, with offices in these cities and Seattle. This role falls under the Consulting department at CCS Fundraising.

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

Requirements

• Excellent quantitative analytical skills
• Demonstrated keen business sense 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

Qualifications

• Ability to temporarily relocate for regional assignments may be required; relocation/travel limited to the following states: California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada

Skills

• Computer proficiency

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Dynamic training program
• Resources
• Career advancement
• Mentoring
• Networking opportunities

Pay

Salary range: $65,000 - $120,000, exact salary varies within the range based on years of relevant experience and education.

Schedule

Full-time position.