Colorado Nonprofit Association

Vice President of Communications and Outreach

The Vice President of Communications and Outreach leads the Foundation’s communications team, serving as a strategic partner for organization-wide work and as project director for communications and outreach efforts. The Vice President of Communications and Outreach helps advance the mission of the Foundation by leading efforts to market Foundation-related opportunities, services, events and asset development campaigns; highlight the work of the Foundation and its donor and grantee partners; amplify the Foundation’s thought leadership on key issues and policy matters; oversee media- and outreach-related grantmaking and help promote a culture of engaged philanthropy in the Greater Denver community.

Personal Characteristics

The ideal candidate will possess an extensive background in strategic communications, excellent writing, organizational and interpersonal skills, and a passion for community engagement. A strategic and creative thinker who is both a manager and a doer – this position will play a leadership role in promoting the Foundation’s work and driving awareness and engagement
with existing and prospective stakeholders and partners.

Across our team, we value humor, humility and self-awareness, empathy and strong personal and professional integrity and ethics. Rose Community Foundation strives to continually evolve and has an organizational orientation towards growth and learning, so we look for team
members who demonstrate flexibility and a growth mindset. This role will contribute to a positive work environment and organizational culture, finding personal and professional alignment with the Foundation’s mission and values of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, empathy, generosity, community and transformation through collaboration.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Strategy and Operations

Public Relations and Marketing

Grantmaking

Supervisory Responsibilities and Relationship

· The Vice President of Communications and Outreach leads the communications team and reports to the President & CEO. One full-time communications and outreach staffer currently reports directly to the Vice President. Additionally, supervision of contractors, interns, and/or volunteers may be required as needed. This position does not have administrative support.

Qualifications, Experiences and Skills