Consultant - West Region

About the role

Consultant - West Region position covering Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming, with offices in Denver, San Francisco, Seattle, and Los Angeles. Full‑time role in the Consulting department, supporting nonprofit clients across the western United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop work plans and materials for campaign planning studies and development assessments
• Conduct analysis of clients through review of fundraising performance and interviews with 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

• Outstanding candidates bring a diverse background, an interest in philanthropy, and ambition to succeed in a rewarding career
• Highly self‑motivated and passionate individual with fundraising experience or transferable skills in consulting, communications, marketing, and strategic planning
• Ability to 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; comfortable articulating strategies with a variety of audiences
• Adopt an open‑minded approach to any given situation and remain receptive to new ideas
• Thrive in a mission‑oriented environment motivated by working across philanthropic sectors
• 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; relocation/travel limited to the following states: California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship (CCS unable to sponsor H‑1B or similar visas)

Benefits

CCS offers competitive benefits, a dynamic training program, resources, career advancement, mentoring, and networking opportunities.

Pay

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