CCS Appoints Peter Hoskow Managing Director of CCS Midwest

CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CCS, an international fundraising management and consulting firm, announced today that Managing Director Peter Hoskow will lead CCS's Midwest Operations based in downtown Chicago. Hoskow has served CCS clients since 1999 and during his tenure with CCS he has been involved in the design and implementation of numerous programs, which have raised a combined total exceeding $1 billion.  Signature projects under Hoskow's direction have involved organizations across all non-profit sectors, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Archdiocese of Denver, Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, Denver Zoo, Denver Film Society, Food Lifeline, Seattle Goodwill, mGive Foundation, Sutter Roseville Medical Center Foundation, University of California, San Francisco, Glaucoma Research Foundation, San Francisco, University of Hastings College of the Law, and the Hogle Zoo.

"Peter brings thoughtful leadership and focus to each of his clients and colleagues. He provides innovative, practical, and sustainable solutions to solving complex funding needs and development initiatives. CCS clients have benefitted from his energy, enthusiasm and willingness to understand organizations from every angle. He is a trusted advisor and partner," said Lial Jones, Director, Crocker Art Museum.

Most recently, Hoskow served as Operational Vice President of CCS's West Coast Operations in San Francisco.  He is a member of the CCS Board of Directors and an active member of the Marquette University Alumni Committee.

"Cook County alone has close to 37,000 non-profit organizations who serve our community through the programs, services and experiences they offer.  As a team, we at CCS help organizations build an infrastructure and a culture of philanthropy that ensures continued and expanded social impact," comments Hoskow.

Currently in the Midwest, CCS serves as counsel to Advocate Health Care, Feeding America, Kiwanis International Foundation, Christian Hospital Foundation in St. Louis, MetroHealth in Cleveland, Music Hall in Cincinnati, Nashville Symphony, WYES-TV New Orleans, St. Viator High School in suburban Chicago, St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, Diocese of Cleveland, Ohio University, and University of Wisconsin, Platteville among others.

"Peter is a stellar professional with a deep understanding of the philanthropic landscape and a passion for advancing the missions of the non-profits we serve through fund development," said Robert Kissane, President of CCS.

Hoskow is a native of Wisconsin and a graduate of Marquette University in Milwaukee.

About CCS

CCS, a leading global fundraising consulting and management firm, provides fundraising, development services and strategic consulting to non-profit organizations worldwide. With offices throughout North America and in London and Dublin, CCS designs successful and sustainable development initiatives for organizations across every non-profit sector.  Founded in 1947, the firm is wholly owned by its ten partners and retains the largest and most experienced permanent staff in the industry. To learn more, visit www.ccsfundraising.com.

Contact: Kelly Albanese, 800-223-6733

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