Summer Associate - Greater Philadelphia Region

About the position

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. The 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Develop work plans and materials for campaign planning studies and development assessments
• Conduct analysis of our clients through review of fundraising performance and interviews with organization's executives, volunteer leaders, and donors
• Prepare fundraising campaign materials, including strategic plans, operating materials, case statements, and major gift proposals
• Conduct in-depth prospect research
• Write and deliver high-impact presentations and materials

Requirements

• Current enrollment in an MBA or Master program
• 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
• Philanthropic values and a commitment to service
• Strong work ethic, enthusiasm, and confidence
• Professional demeanor
• Microsoft Office proficiency

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Dynamic training program
• Resources for career advancement
• Mentoring opportunities
• Networking opportunities