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 full-time role is offered by CCS Fundraising, an international strategic fundraising firm. CCS is known for empowering nonprofits to achieve significant impact and was named one of Forbes' America's Best Management Consulting Firms 2026.

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 preconceived notions 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
• 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
• 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

Skills

Outstanding candidates bring a diverse background, an interest in philanthropy, and ambition to succeed in a rewarding career. The ideal candidate is a highly self-motivated and passionate individual who possesses fundraising experience or transferable skills in consulting, communications, marketing, and strategic planning.

Benefits

CCS offers competitive benefits, a dynamic training program, resources, career advancement, mentoring, and networking opportunities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage a diverse pool of candidates to apply.

Pay

SALARY RANGE: $65,000-$120,000 Exact salary varies within salary range based on years of relevant experience and education

Schedule

Full-time position

Contact

Please submit a cover letter.