Sarah Krasin

Sarah’s path into philanthropy began in political fundraising, where she coached candidates at every level of government. Those early experiences sharpened her instincts for strategic storytelling, bold goal-setting, and mobilizing leadership, donors, and volunteers around a shared purpose.

At CCS, Sarah brings that same mission-oriented mindset and creativity to her client partnerships. She works closely with boards, executives, and advancement leaders to design and execute complex fundraising strategies, including feasibility studies, campaign planning, and organizational capacity-building. She is deeply invested in building partnerships that are collaborative, thoughtful, and grounded in each organization’s culture. During her nearly 15 years at CCS, she has advised institutions at a wide range of scales, from emerging programs to multi-billion-dollar enterprises.

As Managing Partner for the West Region, Sarah plays a central role in shaping CCS’s strategic direction and firm-wide evolution. She co-chairs the Board’s Innovation Committee, chairs the Business Strategy Committee, and co-founded CCS Elevate, the firm’s platform for advancing philanthropic thought leadership and cross-sector dialogue. Previously, under her leadership, CCS’s New England office more than doubled in size and impact—experience she now brings to supporting growth and collaboration across the West.

Sarah is a frequent speaker and trusted advisor to nonprofit leaders nationwide, with presentations at conferences including AFP, AHP, CASE, AAMC, and Women in Development. Her insights have been featured in the Chronicle of Philanthropy and across sector podcasts.

Sarah lives in Los Angeles with her husband and young daughter.