CCS Fundraising Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 107 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Which role are you interviewing for?
8 roles · 107 reportsCandidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at CCS Fundraising.
CCS Fundraising
Proposal Writer
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
So the standard process was phone screening, then an HR interview, then a writing sample, and finally the hiring manager interview. At first, they were super proactive and quick with communication. But after the last interview, they totally ghosted me for two weeks. HR didn't reply when I asked for an update, and then I just got a rejection email that didn't even get my name right. Throughout the whole thing, HR couldn't even answer my questions about the job or the team. I never felt like they were trying to convince me to join them, either. It was very corporate and formal, like I should be grateful for the chance and they didn't need to try.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about your experience writing for sales.
- Can you describe a time you had to meet a deadline?
CCS Fundraising
Campaign Director
Director Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
I had a quick phone screen, then a Zoom call about a week later with the same recruiter. It turned out they were interviewing me for a different role than I applied for, one I don't have experience in. The recruiter even said it'd be tough without prior experience, so it was weird they interviewed me. My questions got really general answers. She wasn't sure where I'd be working and said the whole hiring thing takes like four months. It just felt confusing and unclear overall.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you share your experience working with metrics?
- What drives your motivation?
- What's the proudest moment of your career?
CCS Fundraising
Director
Director Easy Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I applied to CCS in August 2024 and they took me through the whole process, only to reject me with a generic email. A year later, I circled back to HR and asked to interview again. They agreed, and I interviewed with HR on October 10. Then they had me do an extensive writing exercise (the same one as last summer), which I submitted on October 24. After following up, I heard back from HR only to be rejected again. I won't be interviewing here again. Not only am I qualified, but their communication is not good and they won't give candidates feedback on writing assignments that take hours of uncompensated work.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What new experience have you gained in the past year that better positions you for this role now?
CCS Fundraising
Executive Assistant
Executive Easy Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Group Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Other
The interview process was pretty standard and well-run. There were three rounds. First, I had an intake call with the recruiter to talk about my background, if I was a good fit for the role, and general expectations. Then, I had a more in-depth interview with the hiring manager about my experience, how I solve problems, and how I communicate. The last round was meeting some team members to see if I’d fit in and work well with them. Every part felt thought out and structured, which gave me a good idea of the company culture and what the job would be like day-to-day.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you share an instance where you developed or enhanced an operational process from its inception, and what metrics you used to evaluate its effectiveness?
CCS Fundraising Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from CCS Fundraising interview reports.
“Are you extremely judgmental and do you try to present yourself as more virtuous than others?”
Read reports →“What research would you conduct to identify potential donors for a project?”
Read reports →“How would you create a go-to-market strategy for a new region?”
Read reports →“What would you do if a Board Member cut you off during your presentation?”
Read reports →“If you're conducting training and a participant is talkative but also engaging, how would you handle them if you need to move on because you have another meeting immediately after the allotted time?”
Read report →“Are you okay with traveling 70% of the time?”
Read report →“During your first campaign cabinet meeting, you're presenting the plan, and the members seem inattentive. How would you address this?”
Read report →“What is your approach to developing a 5-year revenue growth plan?”
Read report →“Imagine you're on a team for Wave 2 of 3 waves working with Dioceses. The pastor you're collaborating with has a strained relationship with the diocese. How would you manage this situation?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 107 CCS Fundraising interview reports.