Faith-Based Fundraising Consultant – Central Region

About the role

Catholic Parish and Diocesan Campaign Projects
CCS is a leader in directing transformational, multimillion dollar campaigns for Catholic dioceses and parishes. Our diocesan campaign work is carried out by a team of dedicated CCS consultants serving as Faith-Based Fundraising Consultant. Each consultant manages multiple parish campaigns simultaneously and contributes to achieving overall diocesan campaign goals.

Responsibilities

• Implement campaign work plans, timelines, and customized materials
• Manage, motivate, and train groups of volunteers
• Track, measure, and analyze fundraising progress
• Coach key leaders on fundraising best practices
• Contribute insights into industry-wide philanthropic trends
• Work on-site at Catholic parishes Monday–Friday, with regular evening hours and occasional weekend commitments based on parish needs

Qualifications

• Willingness and ability to temporarily relocate within the Central Region for assignments if you are not local and work on-site, including regular nights and occasional weekends
• 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
• Keen business sense demonstrated in either a professional or academic environment
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
• Commitment to supporting volunteer efforts to ensure a positive and purposeful campaign experience utilizing personal connection to mission
• Strong business acumen
• Computer proficiency
• Excellent quantitative analytical skills
• Spanish language proficiency a plus

Skills

Thrive in a mission-oriented, community-focused environment
Support clients, volunteers, and donors to ensure a positive, effective campaign experience
Lead and manage projects from start to finish
Apply critical and strategic thinking to identify the core of a problem or question
Communicate clearly and confidently—both verbally and in writing—with a variety of audiences
Approach new situations with curiosity and openness
Adapt quickly to new and varied professional environments
Collaborate effectively in team settings while independently driving personal goals
Seek opportunities to build experience and expertise in fundraising and nonprofit consulting

Benefits

Competitive benefits, a dynamic training program, resources, career advancement, mentoring, and networking opportunities

Pay

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