Atlantic
Natalie Skinner
Partner
Summary
Natalie Skinner is a Partner at CCS Fundraising whose work reflects strategic clarity, sector breadth, and a deep commitment to organizations advancing meaningful change. Since joining CCS in 2011, she has partnered with institutions across education, faith, healthcare, human services, arts and culture, and more—helping teams expand their vision and strengthen their capacity to achieve it.
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Natalie approaches every engagement with a mix of strategic insight, compassion, and respect for the missions at the heart of nonprofit work. Her work is fueled by a belief in generosity’s ability to build a more just and vibrant world.
Over the course of her CCS tenure, she has helped shape campaigns that have collectively raised more than $1 billion, including multiple nine-figure gifts. As a Partner, her work spans feasibility studies, strategic planning efforts, and complex capital campaigns, each grounded in thoughtful analysis and collaborative partnership.
Her contributions to CCS extend across the firm. She serves on the Client Services and People & Culture Committees and previously chaired the Recruitment Committee, helping attract and support the next generation of sector leaders. She also shares her experience widely, presenting at national associations and contributing to conversations shaping the future of the philanthropic profession. In 2025, she was recognized for Excellence in Client Service by Women Leaders in Consulting.
Natalie lives in Washington, DC, where she finds joy in the arts, community engagement, and time spent with family.
I am proud to serve nonprofits that effect transformational change across all sectors. It is an honor to provide the tools and partnership to enable these organizations to fulfill their missions and create a better world.