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Associate Director, Executive Partnerships & Special Projects
CCS FundraisingUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Apr 2026
💰 $80,000/yr($60,000/yr – $80,000/yr)
About the role
TITLE: Associate Director, Executive Partnerships & Special Projects
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
REPORTS TO: Assistant Vice President, Executive Partnerships
DEPARTMENT: Strategy & Operations
TYPE: Hybrid, In-Office 2-3 days a weekPlease submit a cover letter. 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 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 ROLEWe are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and strategically-minded professional to serve as an Associate Director, Executive Partnerships supporting our Central U.S. leadership team. This individual will act as a trusted partner to senior executives, providing operational leadership, project coordination, and decision support that drives effectiveness, strengthens client engagement, and enhances cross-department collaboration. More than a standard Executive Assistant position, this role requires proactive problem-solving, independent management of complex workflows, strong cross-team information coordination, and seamless execution of priorities in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.
RESPONSIBILITIESExecutive Partnership & Strategic Support
In partnership with Office Manager and Executive Partnerships Team in Chicago:
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
REPORTS TO: Assistant Vice President, Executive Partnerships
DEPARTMENT: Strategy & Operations
TYPE: Hybrid, In-Office 2-3 days a weekPlease submit a cover letter. 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 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 ROLEWe are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and strategically-minded professional to serve as an Associate Director, Executive Partnerships supporting our Central U.S. leadership team. This individual will act as a trusted partner to senior executives, providing operational leadership, project coordination, and decision support that drives effectiveness, strengthens client engagement, and enhances cross-department collaboration. More than a standard Executive Assistant position, this role requires proactive problem-solving, independent management of complex workflows, strong cross-team information coordination, and seamless execution of priorities in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.
RESPONSIBILITIESExecutive Partnership & Strategic Support
- Act as a strategic and trusted partner to the executives, exercising sound judgment, discretion, and proactive insight to anticipate needs across client work, internal priorities, and business development activities.
- Oversee complex calendar management, travel coordination, timekeeping, and expense workflows, ensuring seamless execution through strong planning, accuracy, and timely follow-through.
- Lead end-to-end meeting preparation for prospect, client, and internal meetings by developing agendas, curating materials, synthesizing background research, and equipping executives with the information needed for strong decision-making.
- Guide executives through post-meeting follow-up by managing next steps, drafting communications, coordinating scheduling, and partnering with other Strategy & Operations teams to drive momentum.
- Maintain a high-level understanding of each executive’s client portfolio, leadership focus areas, team structure, and external commitments to ensure alignment and continuity in planning and execution.
- Ensure consistent, professional, and timely communication across all correspondence, promoting clarity, alignment, and strong constituent relationships.
- Oversee key timelines for prospects, client meetings, reports, and presentations, ensuring executives are fully prepared and that all supporting materials and coordination occur in a timely and organized manner.
- Maintain high-level oversight of executive records - including biographies, contact lists, and meeting notes - ensuring accuracy, organization, and accessibility for leadership and cross-functional partners.
- Ensure compliance with timekeeping and expense policies across supported executives, exercising discretion and sound judgment when resolving discrepancies or identifying process improvements.
- Manage highly confidential information with professionalism and discretion, maintaining organized and secure digital filing systems that support efficient workflow and information retrieval.
In partnership with Office Manager and Executive Partnerships Team in Chicago:
- Ensure smooth coordination of essential office logistics, including printing, shipping, supplies, and catering for internal and external meetings, by partnering with the Office M
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