DescriptionTITLE: Consultant - Greater Pittsburgh Area
LOCATION: Pittsburgh, PA
OFFICES: Philadelphia, PA
DEPARTMENT: Consulting
WORK TYPE: Full-Time
Please submit a cover letterCCS is unable to sponsor employment visas for this position, such as H-1B visas. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. This may apply to individuals currently authorized under temporary student or practical training visas, who will require sponsorship from CCS to maintain work authorization long-term.WHO YOU AREOutstanding 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.
We are looking for a dedicated professional who can:
- 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
- Adopt an approach to any given situation and remain open-minded to new ideas
- Thrive in a mission-oriented environment and is motivated by the idea of working across philanthropic sectors
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 temporarily relocate for regional assignments may be required
- Must have the ability to travel independently to client locations throughout the assigned region, including outlying sites with limited or no access to public transportation or commercial rideshare services
PROJECTS MAY INCLUDE- Developing work plans and materials for campaign planning studies and development assessments
- Conducting analysis of our clients through review of fundraising performance and interviews with organization's executives, volunteer leaders, and donors
- Preparing fundraising campaign materials, including strategic plans, operating materials, case statements, and major gift proposals
- Conducting in-depth prospect research
- Crafting individual cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
- Write and deliver high-impact presentations and materials
CCS offers competitive benefits, a dynamic training program, resources, career advancement, mentoring, and networking opportunities.
SALARY RANGE: $65,000-$120,000
Exact salary varies within salary range based on years of relevant experience and education.
Please submit a cover letter. 
