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This role requires working primarily during standard Eastern Time business hours.\nREPORTS TO: Proposal Department Lead\nTYPE: Full-Time, Remote. Candidates based near CCS offices in New York, NY, or Boston, MA will be expected occasionally to work in the office one to two days per week in a hybrid capacity.\nPlease submit a cover letter.\nCCS 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.\n\nWHO WE ARE\nCCS 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. \nCCS 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.\nUNDERSTANDING THE ROLE\nWe are seeking a Director, Proposal Writer who produces high-quality, customized proposals, presentations, and sales materials that directly support CCS executives in cultivating and securing new business. Working collaboratively with selling executives and cross-functional partners, the Proposal Writer plays a critical role in transforming strategic ideas into persuasive, polished materials that reflect CCS’s value and expertise. This role requires exceptional writing, organization, and communication skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.\n RESPONSIBILITIES\nProposal Development & Writing\nWrite, design, and edit tailored proposals, presentations, and related sales materials in partnership with selling executives.\nJoin select lead or client calls to gather key insights and inform proposal structure, tone, and messaging.\nCollaborate with executives to define proposal scope, structure, and content that align with client needs and firm standards.\nDevelop and adapt language that effectively conveys CCS’s approach, services, and differentiators.\nEstablish and maintain internal timelines and deadlines to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery of all materials.\nSales Enablement Support\nProvide direct support to selling executives by helping prepare for upcoming sales and lead meetings, including drafting background notes or assembling key materials.\nDraft and send thank-you or follow-up emails after lead or proposal meetings, maintaining consistent and professional communication.\nDirectly manage and drive proposal progress, ensuring next steps and materials remain on track.\nPartner closely with the Executive Partnerships team to coordinate review time and ensure timely delivery of materials.\nEnsure all communications and materials reflect the highest professional standards and strengthen executive relationships.\nCollaboration & Quality Assurance\nWork collaboratively with the Proposal Department Lead and other proposal writers to share ideas, resources, and best practices.\nIncorporate feedback from executives and proposal leadership to continuously improve quality and efficiency.\nEnsure alignment of messaging and tone across all materials.\nProofread and edit other team materials, presentations, and deliverables to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.\nContent Management & Tools\nMaintain organized, well-labeled proposal and lead folders in SharePoint for easy access and consistency.\nUse approved templates and ensure brand, style, and tone alignment across all materials.\nWork with team database coordinators to ensure our information is up-to-date.\nLeverage writing and design tools (e.g., Grammarly, Canva) to enhance presentation and quality.\nIdentify opportunities to repurpose or improve existing proposal content and share with team leadership.\nQUALIFICATIONS\n5+ years professional experience with proven writing and project management track record\nExceptional ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment\nExcellent writing and visualization skills, with a keen eye for detail\nThorough proofreading skills\nExcellent time management and organizational abilities; capable of independently structuring time and tasks to meet deadlines\nDemonstrated resourcefulness and initiative in problem-solving and adapting to changing needs\nAdvanced knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook\nCreative presentation design experience - experience with InDesign, Photoshop, Publisher, Canva, and other graphic design programs a plus but not required\nComfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a team setting\nCCS offers competitive benefits, a dynamic training program, resources, career advancement, mentoring, and networking opportunities. 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