Northeast
Steven Picciano
Senior Vice President
Summary
Steven Picciano is a Senior Vice President at CCS Fundraising whose work reflects a commitment to human dignity, generous partnership, and mission-first strategy. Since joining CCS in 2017, he has supported faith communities, universities, healthcare organizations, and human services nonprofits in advancing fundraising efforts that strengthen their ability to serve others.
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Steven approaches fundraising with both strategic discipline and a deep regard for the people at the center of every mission. His career has spanned campaigns ranging from $2 million to $250 million, each shaped by careful planning, collaborative leadership, and an emphasis on building sustainable systems for long-term success.
As a Senior Vice President at CCS, his work across faith-based institutions, higher education, healthcare, and human services reflects a steady commitment to helping organizations translate bold aspirations into lasting impact. Steven’s approach emphasizes listening closely, aligning teams around shared purpose, and creating pathways that honor both vision and community needs.
Beyond his client partnerships, Steven contributes to the broader philanthropic landscape through board service and advisory roles. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, WI, and is an Advisory Board Member for the Neonatal Comfort Care Program at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. His academic background includes degrees from Georgetown University and Seton Hall University, and he is a graduate of Delbarton School in Morristown, NJ.
Steven lives in Nutley, NJ, with his wife, Juliette, and their four children. He finds joy in community life, faith, and mentoring emerging professionals in the field of philanthropy.
I’m grateful for the opportunity to partner with nonprofit leaders and philanthropists whose work uplifts the dignity of every person. It’s inspiring to help them advance missions that bring hope, compassion, and lasting good to the communities they serve.