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UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE
Our Chicago Office, located downtown on Randolph and Wacker, is currently seeking an Associate Director, Client Partnerships to work collaboratively with our nonprofit partners to onboard new engagements, support directors in new assignments, and lead select client services on a part-time basis. This is a new position to expand our existing team with opportunities for growth. You will have direct access to leaders in the field and expert training, expanding your opportunities to learn and building your network for future success.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as a project manager and strategic partner to nonprofit clients in the initial phases of project activity and for part-time projects, including but not limited to feasibility studies and development assessments
SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $85,000
Associate Director, Client Partnerships
TITLE: Associate Director, Client Partnerships
LOCATION: Central US Region
REPORTS TO: Managing Director – Client Partnerships Executive
DEPARTMENT: Directing
TYPE: Full Time, Hybrid (two days in-office)
LOCATION: Central US Region
REPORTS TO: Managing Director – Client Partnerships Executive
DEPARTMENT: Directing
TYPE: Full Time, Hybrid (two days in-office)
This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship.
WHO WE ARE
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 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE
Our Chicago Office, located downtown on Randolph and Wacker, is currently seeking an Associate Director, Client Partnerships to work collaboratively with our nonprofit partners to onboard new engagements, support directors in new assignments, and lead select client services on a part-time basis. This is a new position to expand our existing team with opportunities for growth. You will have direct access to leaders in the field and expert training, expanding your opportunities to learn and building your network for future success.
As part of the CCS Central United States team, you will support engagements with nonprofits of all shapes and sizes across our 20-state region. You will join a rapidly growing team of high-performing professionals that specialize in getting new projects off the ground, collaborating with clients on case messaging strategy, project sequencing, and initiative best practices, especially for feasibility studies and development assessments. This is a client-facing role.
This role will interact with senior level executives on the Central United States team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as a project manager and strategic partner to nonprofit clients in the initial phases of project activity and for part-time projects, including but not limited to feasibility studies and development assessments
- Manage multiple onboarding projects simultaneously, effectively prioritizing tasks, identifying potential challenges, and proactively communicating with CCS team members
- Be the central point of contact and consultative liaison between the client and the CCS team
- Support relationship building and make a strong first impression on our client partners
- Lead in the design, execution, and facilitation of all initial planning calls and meetings
- Develop the foundational materials that will guide the engagement, including work plans, discussion guides, and other operational tools
- Partner with nonprofits in the development of preliminary case statements, including collecting key materials, gathering insights through conversations, and workshopping document drafts
- Write and design donor-facing materials
- Conduct high-level data analysis to review our clients’ past fundraising performance and support identification of new potential
- Review and understand contracts, deliverables, and project timelines to kickstart partnership activity and meet deadlines in advance of primary director assignment
- Support both client and internal team members in all aspects of project setup, and develop internal tools and resources for effective project implementation
- Develop strategy, create deliverables, and liaise with clients and executives as the primary director for part-time projects
- Facilitate the transition of each onboarding engagement to a full-time CCS team member
- Assist with proofreading, data entry, and client and director training, as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
The firm seeks talented professionals passionate about impacting the nonprofit sector. CCS values fundraising experience as well as transferable skills in project management, marketing, communications, and strategic planning. Other qualifications include:
The firm seeks talented professionals passionate about impacting the nonprofit sector. CCS values fundraising experience as well as transferable skills in project management, marketing, communications, and strategic planning. Other qualifications include:
- Minimum three to four years’ experience in a related field
- A bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Philanthropic values and a commitment to service
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build trust and work collaboratively with clients and CCS colleagues
- Ability to think critically, evaluate multiple perspectives, and navigate complex situations
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and teams simultaneously
- Outstanding organizational skills, time management skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Highly self-motivated with an inclination to take ownership
- Skilled in Excel; additional data analytics experience a plus
- Skilled in PowerPoint; additional graphic design skills a plus
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.
SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $85,000
The exact salary varies within range based on years of relevant experience and education.
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