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Director, Enterprise Strategy & Operations

United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jun 2026

💰 $120,000/yr($70,000/yr – $120,000/yr)

About the role

TITLE: Director, Enterprise Strategy & Operations
LOCATION: Remote. Preference will be given to candidates based in the Chicago area, though candidates located near any CCS office will be considered (Boston, New York, Baltimore, Miami, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Denver, San Francisco, Seattle). The individual should be comfortable working primarily during Central Time hours
REPORTS TO: EVP & Head of Enterprise Strategy & Operations
DEPARTMENT: Operations
TYPE: Full Time, Remote (Limited travel (approximately 10% or less) is expected, including occasional travel to Chicago and other CCS locations for team meetings, retreats, and key planning sessions.)
MIN. EXPERIENCE: Mid-Level

Submission of a cover letter is required for consideration.

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.

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 leading 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. This year, we were named one of Forbes’ America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2026, based on recommendations from clients and consulting peers.

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

The Director, Enterprise Strategy & Operations serves as a key strategic and operational partner to the EVP & Head of Enterprise Strategy & Operations in advancing CCS’s evolving enterprise S&O operating model, firmwide strategic priorities, and cross-functional operational coordination efforts.

The Enterprise Strategy & Operations function supports operational coordination, organizational effectiveness, and strategic execution across CCS’s four regions — Atlantic, Central, Northeast & Europe, and West. The function oversees six core departmental areas across Strategy and Operations, including Marketing, Business Development, Proposals, Executive Partnerships & Office Operations, Business Systems, and Engagement (including regional staffing and learning & development initiatives).

This role helps operationalize enterprise priorities across regional S&O teams through structured planning, communications, KPI tracking, process implementation, project management, and operational follow-through. The Director plays a central role in helping organize, prioritize, and advance a broad portfolio of enterprise S&O work while supporting greater consistency, scalability, and operational excellence across regions.

This role will partner closely with the Director, Enterprise Staffing to help ensure strong coordination between enterprise staffing strategy and the broader S&O operating model.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Enterprise S&O Operating Model

Partner with the EVP & Head of Enterprise Strategy & Operations to design, refine, and implement CCS’s enterprise S&O operating model, including regional structures, department charters, role expectations, hiring guidance, governance rhythms, and shared operating standards.
Help evaluate future structural changes across S&O, including how work should be organized across regions, departments, Corporate functions, and enterprise roles.
Support the continued development of shared definitions of S&O excellence, including scorecards, KPI frameworks, progress tracking, and other tools to help regions assess performance and consistency across departments.
Help prepare for, attend, and manage follow-up from key S&O meetings and leadership forums, including weekly S&O Lead meetings, bimonthly S&O Leaders Forums, annual retreats, and select cross-functional working sessions.
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