Colorado Nonprofit Association

Marketing & Events Manager

About Colorado Pet Pantry

Colorado Pet Pantry started in 2013 with a single bi-monthly pet food bank at a human food bank partner to keep pets in their loving homes. Recognizing the significant need, we expanded to four monthly pet food banks by 2014 under a fiscal sponsor. In 2018, we became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, dedicated to ensuring families have the resources to consistently feed their pets and prevent shelter surrenders. Demand skyrocketed during the 2020 pandemic, catalyzing statewide expansion of our work, and today, Colorado Pet Pantry is the largest organization of its kind in the U.S., distributing pet food at over 100 monthly pet food banks across 32 Colorado counties and supporting more than 100 animal rescues statewide.

Currently, we have 16 staff members and more than 1,050 volunteers, working together to build out and enhance organizational systems that support our programs, staff, volunteers, and partners.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing plan.
• Lead donor engagement efforts and expand the donor base.
• Oversee the marketing calendar and execute campaigns.
• Spearhead email campaigns, storytelling efforts, and social media collaborations.
• Develop marketing drip campaigns to engage new contacts.
• Track campaign performance and measure success.
• Manage the marketing budget.
• Act as project manager for marketing campaigns.
• Stay updated on marketing trends.

Event Planning & Coordination

• Plan and manage in-person events. (busy season is late Spring to early Fall)
• Secure sponsorships and promote events.
• Oversee operations during high-energy events.
• Develop and execute new major-donor fundraising events and outreach events.
• Evaluate events post-completion.
• Maintain and organize event supplies and storage.
• Prepare event materials and coordinate logistics.

Fundraising Management

• Lead fundraising campaigns like Raise the Woof Party and Colorado Gives Day.
• Manage silent and live auction teams and marketing materials.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in marketing, event planning, and/or nonprofit management.
• Strong project management, communication, and graphic design skills.
• Tech-savvy with experience using various software tools.
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend events.
• Ability to multi-task and problem-solve efficiently.
• Logistical and creative.
• Time management skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Positive, outgoing, compassionate attitude.
• Clean driving record and reliable transportation.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Hybrid remote and in-office (Boulder & Englewood, and occasional statewide travel).
• Collaborative team environment.
• Work pet food pantries and warehouse volunteer days throughout year to see program impact and develop marketing content (at least six during year, and potentially more).
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs for event setup.
• Occasional extended hours for events.