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Derval manages the firm’s work in Ireland and the UK and provides service to all sectors of the European nonprofit community. She has a strong focus on elevating the missions of education, health, and religious clients.

“From my perspective, this work is all about the difference we make for our clients. We enable them to realize their goals, and to do so in a focused, effective way with long-term benefits,” says Derval.

In her eighteen-year tenure with the firm, Derval has played an instrumental role in helping to raise funds for some of the region’s most important causes. She is also heavily involved with the professional development of CCS staff.

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CCS Perspectives on Philanthropy: Maximising Alumni Engagement to Increase Revenue

Driven by her passion for understanding the root causes of major societal challenges, Caroline has spent much of her life and the early part of her career immersed within communities that are deeply impacted by these obstacles. For the last two decades, Caroline has focused her career on partnering with nonprofit organizations to find and execute sustainable funding solutions to conquer our communities most unprecedented hardships.

Caroline is a Partner and Managing Director with CCS where she holds a seat on their Board of Directors. As a champion of innovative thinking, Caroline also co-chairs the CCS Innovation, Strategy & New Business Committee. Caroline joined CCS in 2005 where she has consistently brought unconventional fundraising strategies to organizations with financial goals ranging from $10 million to $3 billion. Caroline is respected by her clients as a strategic thought partner, leveraging her close partnerships and trusting relationships to help cultivate novel ideas within fundraising.

Caroline’s experience also includes working intuitively with organization’s Boards of Directors. Her Board of Directors expertise encompasses strategic advice and coaching related to governance, roles and responsibilities, committee structure, fundraising, board assessments and board development.

Caroline’s tenure has taken place at the CCS headquarters in New York, NY where she is supported by a dedicated team of experts to guide client partnerships throughout the NY/NJ region and beyond. In the latter half of her career, Caroline’s professional experiences have expanded beyond the NY region with her advancements of global fundraising programs, where she has successfully led partnerships across Asia, the Middle East and Europe.

Caroline is a recognized expert in the nonprofit sector and a leading voice for Women in Philanthropy. Her presentations and workshops have been featured by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), New Jersey Association for Independent Schools (NJAIS), and Women in Development.

Caroline is a proud graduate of Trinity College in Hartford, CT where she received her BA in Political Science with a concentration in Political Dynamics of the Middle East; and of Columbia University in New York, NY where she received her Master of Science in Social Work. She resides in Summit, NJ with her husband and three children, where she is involved in several local nonprofit and community-based organizations.

Caroline specializes in:

Campaign planning, design and implementation
Board development and executive coaching
Innovative funding models/impact investing
Strategic planning
Development assessment and feasibility studies
Staff and volunteer training and management
Gift planning strategy
Corporate and foundation strategies
Data utilization
Digital strategy
Strategic partnerships
Non-profit start-ups

select client partners

Clinton Foundation
PEN America
Schwarzman Scholars Program
Seton Hall University
Weill Cornell Medicine
Mount Sinai Health System
Morgan Stanley GIFT Cures powered by Harrington Discovery Institute
Jazz at Lincoln Center
Guggenheim Museum
Animal Medical Center
James Beard Foundation
The Nature Conservancy – China
New Jersey Audubon

Luke Driscoll has spent three decades at CCS Fundraising and works with clients mostly across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions of the U.S. He has worked in every sector of philanthropy with organizations across the country, as well as the UK and Bermuda. Luke oversees the CCS offices in Washington, DC while serving a myriad of client engagements.

The inquisitive nature that drew Luke to CCS still keeps him just as engaged and excited about his work today. Although he has significant experience in the faith-based, human services, and association sectors, Luke enjoys the variety of clients the firm serves. “On any day, I could be working with museum staff, engineers, physicians, clergy, or school parents,” he shares. “There aren’t many jobs where people can essentially ‘change channels’ and be in several different environments in the same day. That is one of the many reasons that make working at CCS so special.”

The people that Luke serves alongside every day inspire him to promote philanthropy and make a difference in communities across the country. In addition to his work at CCS, Luke is involved is many other related volunteer activities serving as a board member, mentor, and class agent.

select client partners

American College of Cardiology, Washington, DC
Audubon Florida, Tallahassee, FL
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA
Diocese of Charleston, Charleston, SC
Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, Raleigh, NC
Landscape Architecture Foundation, Washington, DC

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Promoting a Culture of Philanthropy Within Your School’s Volunteer Leadership

Managing Director Travis Carley has been privileged to help launch transformative fundraising initiatives across all sectors. “The opportunity to work hands-on with incredible organizations during what are the most important moments in their history is what initially drew me to CCS,” says Travis, who joined the firm shortly after graduating from the University of Michigan.

Since joining CCS in 2002, Travis has worked alongside organizations across all sectors, including national and international federated organizations and nonprofits of all sizes in the education, healthcare, human service, association, and religious sectors to help them realize some of the largest gifts in their histories. “CCS multiplies potential and builds capacity. We see that with clients on a daily basis where donors are making the largest gifts they’ve ever made to an organization,” says Travis.

A moment that stands out for Travis is the over goal announcement and campaign celebration at Lions Clubs International’s 91st International Convention in Bangkok, Thailand. The campaign exceeded its $200 million campaign goal and was celebrated among tens of thousands of Lions. “That spirit of celebrating getting the job done together is really at the heart of our work,” says Travis.

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Fundraiser’s Guide to Smart Data: The Big, The Bad, & The Ugly

Tim Nurvala joined CCS in 2008 bringing with him 20 years of experience working with nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and international technology. He has worked in the education, healthcare, faith, environmental, and human services sectors. For Tim, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing clients successfully achieve their goals and make a long-lasting impact.

Before joining CCS, Tim started and ran a philanthropic foundation, managed fundraising and media campaigns, coordinated special events, and cultivated donors. Prior to CCS, Tim was President of the NVTC Foundation – a nonprofit organization created to help provide disadvantaged children with access to computers and technology after school.

Tim worked in the U.S. Department of Education as a Special Assistant to Secretary Lamar Alexander focusing on the AMERICA 2000 effort encouraging communities to get more involved with their school systems. Tim also worked in the White House Office of Public Liaison during the President George H.W. Bush Administration assisting in the planning of White House briefings, signing ceremonies, and official visits by foreign leaders.

Tim has a B.A. and M.A. from the University of Florida and a M.A., Ph.D. (ABD) from American University. He now resides in Gladwyne, PA and Jensen Beach, FL after living in the Washington, DC region for over 20 years, and serves on the board of the Finlandia Foundation National. Tim also previously served on the boards of the Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corporation, Celebrate Fairfax, Inc. as well as the Computer Learning Center Partnership.

Featured Projects

American Forests; Washington, DC
Botanical Gardens of the Piedmont; Charlottesville, VA
Children’s Museum of Naples; Naples, FL
City College of New York; New York, NY
Cleveland Clinic – Martin Health Foundation; Stuart, FL
Council on Competitiveness; Washington, DC
Crisis Management Initiative; Helsinki, Finland
Catholic Diocese of Richmond; Richmond, VA
Ethos Discovery; Washington, DC
Georgetown Day School; Washington, DC
Grounded Solutions Network; Washington, DC
Indian River Land Trust; Vero Beach, FL
Hagerstown Community College; Hagerstown, MD
Kennedy Krieger Institute; Baltimore, MD
Luminis Health – Anne Arundel Medical Center; Annapolis, MD
Michigan Technological University; Houghton, MI
Presbyterian Mission Agency; Louisville, KY
Prince George’s Community College; Largo, MD
Reading is Fundamental; Washington, DC
St. David’s Episcopal Church; Austin, TX
Temple Sinai; Washington, DC
The Arc of the United States; Washington, DC
United States Naval Academy Foundation; Annapolis, MD
United Way of Central Maryland; Baltimore, MD
University of Helsinki; Helsinki, Finland
University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore, MD
University of Miami; Miami, FL

recent resources

Land Trust Alliance RALLY 2021, “Campaign 101: Is Your Land Trust Ready?” (Webinar Recording) (Presentation Slides)

Conference on Community College Advancement 2022, “How to Conduct a Successful Campaign on an Accelerated Timeline”, October 27, 2022, Anaheim, CA

Executive Vice President Erik Kiernan joined CCS in 2003 and brings nearly 25 years of experience working with a wide variety of nonprofit organizations to every client engagement. Erik leads the New England Team’s faith-based practice and his areas of expertise include campaign design, project management, organizational development, data analysis, volunteer management, and major gift program development.

The ability to help nonprofits generate the resources they need to grow and thrive motivates Erik to offer a high degree of dedication and focus to match the passion our clients have for their causes. Philanthropy is in Erik’s blood. His mother is an accomplished fundraiser in her own right who continues writing grants even in retirement and who led a fundraising effort to build a state of the art child language clinic in Tucson, Arizona.

“I have always believed in helping the less fortunate and being able to provide for those in need. It was something I grew up around. I think it was very natural for me to consider philanthropy as a career choice as a result. There are so many opportunities out there to help fund great causes and help make a real impact,” says Erik.

Erik resides in suburbs of Worcester, Massachusetts with his wife and daughter. He spent his youth living in South America and Arizona, and is fluent in Spanish.

select client partners

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, MA
Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, Boston, MA
Trinity Episcopal Church, Boston, MA
Our Lady of Victories National Shrine and Basilica, Buffalo, NY
Cotuit Federated Church, Cotuit, MA
Mary, St. Helen & St. Thecla Parish, Hanover, MA
Catholic Charities of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
The Nature Conservancy Massachusetts Chapter, Boston, MA
Epiphany School, Boston, MA
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Buffalo, NY

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Fundraiser’s Guide to Smart Data: The Big, The Bad & The Ugly

Pronouns: she/her

As Managing Director, Lindsay Marciniak oversees CCS’s operations across the Central U.S., supporting career growth for CCS directors and fundraising efforts for client partners. Lindsay is an expert at designing and directing comprehensive campaigns, implementing major gifts programs, leading initiatives to build fundraising capacity, and developing strong relationships with senior leadership, staff, board members, and donors. Her efforts and leadership have resulted in more than $1 billion in philanthropic support secured for her clients.

Lindsay has spent her entire career working with nonprofit organizations to acquire the resources they need to fulfill their mission, realize their ambitions, and positively impact our communities – locally, nationally, and globally. Lindsay brings to every engagement a big-picture perspective and hands-on approach, immersing herself not only in the organization at large, but in the details – the facts, milestones, people – that make up each nonprofit and shape its unique approach.

This thorough immersion allows Lindsay to stay deeply connected to her clients’ respective mission, create actionable goals, and pave a strong path forward.

Within the greater philanthropic community, Lindsay regularly presents on fundraising topics to clients, board members, and development professionals both in the U.S. and internationally. She also shares insights, trends, and best practices as a presenter at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School Center for Nonprofit Management.

Lindsay resides in Chicago. She earned her MPA in Nonprofit Management at Indiana University and a BS in Psychology with honors from John Carroll University in Cleveland. She is a member of the 2021 Class of Leadership Greater Chicago (LGC) Fellows. She serves on the boards of Uptown United, her community development corporation, and Community Leadership Fellows, a leadership program for upcoming leaders on the West side of Chicago. In her spare time, Lindsay enjoys reading, hiking, kayaking, live performances, and spending time with her family.

select client partners

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
United Way of Greater Cleveland / United Way of Metro Chicago
The Salvation Army
Feeding America
Greater Cleveland Food Bank
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Saint Mary’s College
Grinnell College
Cuyahoga Community College
Bronson Health Foundation
North Shore Country Day School
Kiwanis International

Terence Curley is motivated to support and participate in causes that are founded upon a desire to effect positive change and growth for individuals, communities, and institutions. He gains immense satisfaction from collaborating with leadership, volunteers, and donors to exceed goals and forward missions. He has worked closely with staff leadership on campaign management, advising on goal-setting and campaign activity, as well as coaching board and committee members on messaging and donor engagement.

Originally from Dobbs Ferry, NY, Terence now resides in Fair Lawn, NJ with his wife, Alison and their 9-year-old son, Jack and 7-year-old daughter, Sarah Jeanne. He is a graduate of Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx and the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. Terence is a member of the Pastoral Council at the Church of Saint Anne in Fair Lawn, NJ.

select client partners

Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, New York, NY
Diocese of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT
Archdiocese of New York, New York, NY
Ellis Hospital Foundation, Schenectady, NY
Fordham Law School, New York, NY

Tyler Mark is a dedicated nonprofit professional committed to helping clients maximize their work on the communities they serve. Beginning his career as a special education teacher with Teach for America and later joining CCS, Tyler has helped a variety of clients build systems and teams that have led to significant positive impact.

At Texas Children’s Hospital (Houston), for example, Tyler analyzed the feasibility of funding the historic expansion of their neurological research enterprise. He went on to manage the launch of a $100 million campaign, working onsite to raise a monumental $42 million in less than six months. In all, his counsel has helped CCS client partners raise more than $350 million worldwide to advance important causes.

Other non-profit clients include The Rockefeller Foundation (NYC), KIPP Foundation (San Francisco), BRICK Education Network (Newark), Children’s Health Fund (NYC), Fairfield University (Fairfield), Cathedral of St. John the Divine (NYC), Good Reason Houston (Houston), and the UN’s International Telecommunication Bureau (Geneva).

Tyler holds a B.A. in International Relations from Colgate University. He volunteers as a crisis counselor for The Trevor Project in New York City and is an active Teach for America alum.

Shawn began his career working as a Mental Health Worker at Butler Hospital (Providence, RI) and served as the Director of Confirmation Retreats and Youth Ministry at his home parish, Immaculate Conception Church (Cranston, RI). Subsequently, he spent nearly eight years as the Director of Admissions and Communications at Saint Raphael Academy (Pawtucket, RI).

As a Senior Vice President with CCS, he leads capital campaigns, major gift efforts, development programs and operations, feasibility and planning studies, and organizational assessments. He partners with clients to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major individual, corporate, and foundation donors; create compelling cases for support and related donor communications; recruit, train, and manage volunteer leadership at the board/c-suite level; and design plans to meet target goals and outcomes among other responsibilities.

Shawn currently serves on the Advisory Board of Saint Raphael Academy (Pawtucket, RI). He resides in West Orange, NJ with his wife, Tracy, and their daughters, Sloane and Quinn. He has a passion for technology, music, theater, and design. Shawn is also a classically trained singer and has performed in many choirs, musicals, and plays.

Select Client Partners

Archbishop Molloy High School
Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Catholic Charities of Long Island
Diocese of Brooklyn – Catholic Foundation of Brooklyn & Queens
Diocese of Bridgeport
Diocese of Rochester
Fontbonne Hall Academy
Order of Malta American Association
Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women
Portsmouth Abbey School
Rome Health
St. Thomas More Catholic Center and Chapel at Yale
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk