Summer Associate - Philadelphia/Pittsburgh
Company: CCS Fundraising
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Summer Associate - Philadelphia/ Pittsburgh (Hybrid)Location:
Philadelphia or Pittsburgh Minimum Experience: Earning a graduate
degreeDuration: 10 weeks (June to August) -About CCS FundraisingCCS
Fundraising is an international strategic fundraising firm that
partners with nonprofits for transformational change. For 76 years,
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 500 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 services include:
Campaign ManagementStrategy,
Evaluation & PlanningInterim Development ManagementLearning &
Leadership DevelopmentData Analytics -Summer Associate OverviewThe
ten-week internship program is designed to expose MBA and Master's
students to different types of CCS projects through a rotational
program with one to three clients. It is designed to offer a robust
learning experience for individuals interested in impacting the
nonprofit sector through a career in philanthropy and fundraising.
Associates will have the opportunity to participate in the ongoing
development efforts of a CCS client, work on projects to further
fundraising initiatives, and/or support business development
operations. Summer associates will be directly supervised by a CCS
consultant and will be in regular communication with CCS
Executives. At the end of the program, each intern will present on
key learnings to CCS Executives and team members. Based upon
performance, each associate also will be considered for a full-time
employment offer. -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:
Apply critical and strategic thinking
to quickly identify the crux of a problem, question, or
issueCommunicate clearly, concisely, and logically both verbally
and in writing and is comfortable articulating strategies with a
variety of audiencesAdopt an approach to any given situation and
remain open-minded to new ideaThrive in a mission-oriented
environment and is motivated by the idea of working across
philanthropic sectors -Qualifications include:
Current enrollment in an MBA or
Master programExcellent quantitative analytical skillsKeen business
sense demonstrated in either a professional or academic
environmentExceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work
collaboratively with all levels of staff, volunteers, donors, and
prospective donorsOutstanding organizational skills and ability to
manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyGreat storytelling skills and
strong public speaking skillsPhilanthropic values and a commitment
to serviceStrong work ethic, enthusiasm, and confidenceProfessional
demeanorMicrosoft Office proficiency -Projects may include:
Developing work plans and materials
for campaign planning studies and development assessmentsConducting
analysis of our clients through review of fundraising performance
and interviews with organization's executives, volunteer leaders,
and donorsPreparing fundraising campaign materials, including
strategic plans, operating materials, case statements, and major
gift proposalsConducting in-depth prospect researchWriting and
delivering high-impact presentations and materialsCCS 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.Powered by JazzHR
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