Parish Campaign Director

TITLE: Central US - Parish Campaign Director

LOCATION: Cleveland, St. Paul, Chicago

DEPARTMENT: Consulting

TYPE: Full Time, Onsite

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CCS is unable to sponsor work visas for this position, including H-1B. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

CCS Fundraising is an international strategic fundraising firm that partners with nonprofits for transformational change. Since 1947, CCS has empowered many of the world’s greatest organizations across sectors to advance some of the most important causes in history. We plan, manage, and implement programs and initiatives that achieve fundraising goals and mission impact.

CCS provides tailored support to more than 700 nonprofit organizations annually. Headquartered in New York, the firm has over 600 professionals and 18 offices throughout the United States and Europe. Our people are our greatest strength. At CCS, you will join a diverse team of smart, passionate, and resourceful professionals who are driven by purpose and committed to performance.

Our consultants report that the best aspects of working for CCS are the relationships with colleagues, leading nonprofits, and philanthropists; the performance-based career paths; and the diversity of projects.

Our people are our greatest strength. The collective sum of the individual experiences, backgrounds, knowledge, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation of excellence.

Whether it’s in one of our regional offices or on the ground with our clients, you will have direct access to leaders in the field, expanding your opportunities to learn and build your network for future success. We invest in the training, tools, and support necessary for growth throughout your career and encourage peer collaboration in a lively and engaging environment.

Our consultants report that the best aspects of working for CCS are the relationships with colleagues, leading nonprofits, and philanthropists; the performance-based career paths; and the diversity of projects.

CCS is a leader in directing transformational, multimillion‑dollar raising campaigns for Catholic dioceses and parishes. Diocesan campaigns are driven by a team of dedicated CCS professionals serving as parish campaign directors. Each director is responsible for managing multiple parish campaigns at one time, contributing to overall campaign goals. Directors partner with on‑site campaign executives, fellow parish campaign directors, parish pastors, parishioner volunteers, and staff to carry out a phased and highly focused campaign plan.

This type of partnership and work requires Directors to be working on‑site at the client’s location Monday‑Friday, including regular weeknights and occasional weekends.

Diocesan campaigns are spiritually uplifting, locally mission based, multi‑faceted, and fast‑paced. The team‑based environment is supportive, fun and provides for a rewarding organization, spiritual and engaged experience. Diocesan campaigns also offer directors the opportunity to make an incredible impact on mission in partnership with pastors, volunteers and donors while utilizing and growing personal leadership 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.

We are looking for a dedicated professional who can:

• Thrive in a mission‑oriented environment
• Support clients, donors, and volunteers to ensure a positive and effective campaign experience
• 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…