ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONSERVANCY POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB OVERVIEW:
Position Title: Director of Philanthropy
Reports To: Executive Director
Department: Philanthropy
Position Type: Exempt – Full Time
Position Lcation: Estes Park-based and remote Colorado-based (preference for Front Range, Boulder and Denver) employees will be considered for telework opportunities. However, some in-office time will be required in the Estes Park office, at minimum 2 days every 2 weeks.
Potential for Advancement: Yes
Job Description
The Director of Philanthropy is a member of Rocky Mountain Conservancy’s leadership team. They work closely with the Executive Director, Philanthropy Department
staff, and the Board of Directors to develop and execute an effective philanthropy plan that meets revenue goals in the short and long term. Guided by the mission
of the organization, the Director of Philanthropy provides oversight of annual, endowment, and campaign fundraising; the membership program; grants; corporation sponsorships; in-kind donations; conservancy communications; and donor, member, and volunteer data to ensure a diverse and sustainable revenue portfolio for the Rocky Mountain Conservancy.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Philanthropy Plan: Creates and implements an annual fundraising plan that meets the Conservancy’s philanthropic revenue goals. The plan includes timelines and goals for special fundraising campaigns for park projects through individual giving, foundations, corporate support, planned giving, and donor events.
Principal Gifts Program: In collaboration with the Philanthropy Department staff, Executive Director, and Board leaders, designs and implements strategies to increase the number of donors who regularly make gifts of $5,000 and more. Cultivates, stewards, and facilitates solicitation of donors. Develop donor prospect and call lists to ensure that the Executive Director and Board of Director members’ time is strategically deployed.
Gift Officer: Carries an active portfolio of major donors. Makes calls and schedules visits with donors and new prospects to steward their interest in the Conservancy. Leads fundraising solicitations.
Annual Fund: Designs and implements strategies to increase the number of donors who regularly make gifts of less than $5,000. Develop and implement strategies to reach prospective and existing donors. Coordinates effective strategies and timetables for annual giving campaigns, including targeted campaigns to key constituencies.
Membership Program: Provides strategic management for the Conservancy’s membership program, including campaigns and membership acquisitions, marketing, and messaging, with the goal of growing participation in the Conservancy’s membership program and creating a vibrant donor pipeline.
Foundation Grants: Collaborates with program staff to develop a foundation program that includes prospect research, a calendar of grant deadlines and reporting, and
relationship management.
Special Events: Coordinates and supervises the implementation of events, including the holiday event and outreach events throughout the year; Ensures that new members and event attendees are integrated into the development program.
Overall Brand Strategy, Marketing, and Communications: Oversees all digital and print materials and content. Supports overall communications of organization, including the Conservancy website, social media, press relations, and other external communications.
Planned Giving: Develop a comprehensive planned giving program to grow the number of deferred gift commitments to the organization.
Supervisory Duties: Oversees the Philanthropy team, including the Development Officer, Donor Services Manager, Communications Manager, and other Philanthropy department staff, fostering a dynamic, fully engaged development team that is trained to support the organization’s fundraising needs and goals, Management includes
hiring, scheduling, timesheet review, training, and conducting performance reviews.
Board of Directors Responsibilities: Staff the Board Philanthropy Committee. Ensures that each member of the Board of Directors is supported in realizing their potential to carry out their fundraising obligations to the organization.
Operations: Ensure the maintenance of effective documentation of fundraising operations. Sets donor data strategy, maximizes the use of the Conservancy’s database and donor management tools to identify and research major gifts, and prospects, and ensures donor privacy standards are met.
Budget: Draft and monitor development budget, as approved annually by the Board of Directors. Tracks development goals and works to ensure they are accomplished.
Reports and Materials: Manages the Conservancy’s Annual Report. Prepares and oversees the preparation of additional fundraising reports, dashboards, and other documents as needed for the Executive Director, the Board Philanthropy Committee, and the Board of Directors.
General Staff Leadership Responsibilities: Attends conservancy functions, such as the holiday event, other donor/member activities, board meetings, and salon events. Ensures confidentiality and work quality requirements are met by Philanthropy Department staff and fundraising volunteers.
Other: All other duties as assigned.
Preferred Competencies and Qualifications
1. A commitment to the Rocky Mountain Conservancy’s mission to promote stewardship of Rocky Mountain National Park and similar lands through education and
philanthropy.
2. A history of successfully managing the full functions of philanthropy and marketing departments for a non-profit organization.
3. Strong leadership and relationship-building skills and an ability to use these skills to positively build a powerful fundraising program/marketing program and a cohesive and motivated team.
4. Success in closing 6-figure+ individual gifts through engaging and stewarding donors for diverse projects.
5. Detail-oriented and able to think strategically about the organization and its mission and goals.
6. Knowledge of fundraising/marketing best practices.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; an ability to listen, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
8. Working and effective understanding of the basics of charitable gift planning.
Computer Skills
Excellent, demonstrated working knowledge of current Microsoft Office applications. Raisers Edge database or other donor database experience is required.
Education or Formal Training
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. At least five years of senior management experience.
Experience
1. Experience with modern fundraising methodologies, including social media and digital marketing.
2. Proven experience in asking for and closing gifts over $100,000.
3. Proven experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with major individual donors, foundations and corporations.
4. Proven experience working on capital campaigns over $1,000,000
Material and Equipment Directly Used
The position requires the use of computerized equipment, copy machines, printers, phones, and other typical office equipment.
Working Environment/Physical Activities
Some weekend and evening hours are required. Ability to sit for extended periods of time required. Occasional travel in Colorado and nationally may be required.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
Job Summary:
Constituents Portfolio Management 30% Donor Relations Management 30% Management of Team 10% Event Coordination 20%
Perform other Job Duties as assigned 10%
The Director of Development will lead and support the strategic fundraising efforts for our non-profit organization Development Department by designing, implementing, evaluating, managing, and refining the development activities, with an emphasis on constituent’s profiles and donations. This role personally identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards any gift donations and prospects in accordance with organizational procedures and goals. Incorporates collaborative relationships with development colleagues and constituents by coordination of solicitation efforts, developing internal processes and procedures, and aligning marketing and outreach efforts for multiple development programs and initiatives within the department. Will coordinate, lead, and execute events including hands on event set-up and tear down.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Required/Other Qualifications:
Functions/Job Duties: (including but not limited to):
The Denver Foundation seeks an equity-focused, engaged philanthropy officer who centers on mission-based work supporting the foundation’s vision, mission, and purpose. Our engaged philanthropy officer is a frontline fundraising and community engagement position responsible for managing a portfolio of current and prospective donors and grantees and administering the foundation’s Community Grants Program. The position will work with donors and nonprofits to achieve the foundation’s annual fundraising goals, execute annual grantmaking goals, and integrate the two for optimum community impact.
The engaged philanthropy officer reports to the Senior Director of Engaged Philanthropy and requires at least five years of experience in fundraising and/or donor service, knowledge and understanding of the local nonprofit sector, and a learning orientation that’s focused on building a continuous improvement and learning culture through assessment of outcomes and promoting organizational change.
This is a full-time position in Denver, Colorado. We work on a hybrid schedule of at least two days in-office (Monday and Thursday required). The starting salary for this position is $59,500 to $66,400 per year. This position is salaried, exempt, and eligible for all the foundation’s benefits. Benefits include paid time off, retirement (403(b)) contribution, tuition assistance, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. The starting salary will be based on experience.
The Denver Foundation is excited to be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. For nearly 100 years, people in Metro Denver and across Colorado have trusted The Denver Foundation to steward charitable funds to meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s opportunities. In partnership with generous donors and community partners, we lead a community-wide effort to build a better future for everyone. The foundation’s vision is a Metro Denver that is racially equitable in its leadership, prosperity, and culture, and we are a catalytic leader that engages in critical issues and accelerates systems change. To achieve this, all staff must intentionally apply Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to their practice. The ideal candidates for this position are committed to racial equity.
The engaged philanthropy officer will steward a portfolio of fundholders to provide excellent customer service and hands-on, personalized support in their philanthropy to drive the foundation’s fundraising, endowment, and co-investment goals. The portfolio may include donor-advised fundholders, nonprofit endowment funds, field of interest funds, and other types of donor funds. The position will participate in funding cycles and lead administrative support for the process management of the foundation’s Community Grants Program. This may include but is not limited to responding to grant cycle inquiries, proposal review, providing funding recommendations, and coordination of approval and declinations. The engaged philanthropy officer will also manage relationships with nonprofits/grantees, which may include but is not limited to assessing the grantee’s annual progress.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in the following key areas:
Candidates must possess the following:
A full job description and application link are available on our careers page at http://www.denverfoundation.org/About/Careers . Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The Denver Foundation practices and champions inclusiveness in our community. We honor all community members’ diverse strengths, needs, voices, and backgrounds. Candidates from traditionally marginalized communities are especially encouraged to apply.
Donor Database Coordinator
Grow with us!
ABOUT US:
Growing Home is a nonprofit organization based in Westminster, Colorado. We cultivate a thriving, healthy, and equitable North Metro Denver by connecting people to services and programs to drive community action in the areas of food, housing, parenting education, and lifelong stability. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all by cultivating a sense of home with our participants, staff, and community members.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Growing Home is seeking a Donor Database Coordinator to manage the donor database, serve as the point of contact for active and potential donors, and support the Growing Home Development Team in communications, events, direct mail, appears, and individual fundraising. The Donor Database Coordinator will perform duties with Raiser’s Edge/RENXT for gift and donor data entry, generation of reports, analysis of funder data, reconciliation, and assistance with additional fundraising and stewardship-related activities. They will also maintain the highest level of customer service, confidentiality, attention to detail, and knowledge about donor protocol and stewardship. Additional responsibilities include:
ABOUT YOU:
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SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Grant Development Officer’s mission will be to unlock this area of funding for EWB-USA to take our impact to the next level. The Grant Development Officer is responsible for identifying, securing, and managing grant funding opportunities to support EWB-USA’s mission and programs. This role involves preparing compelling grant proposals and ensuring compliance with grant requirements. The Grant Development Officer will work closely with program staff, finance, and other departments to align grant activities with organizational goals and objectives. We believe there is at least $1m in annual grant funding to be unlocked in the next 3 years. Succeeding in this mission is a great way to build your fundraising career and join a winning team.
JOIN OUR TEAM
EWB-USA is supported by thousands of donors and volunteers who make our mission possible. Our funding is resilient. At the same time, we would be able to take our impact so much further if we were able to successfully invite grantmakers to support the many community projects we deliver that align with their impact priorities.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIFIC TASKS
Minimum Requirements
Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in grant writing or management, including Federal, State, and Private/Foundational grants, fundraising, or a related field. Proven track record of securing significant grant funding. Experience in Domestic and International Development of just Community Development.
Desired Skills and Attributes
Skills:
Attributes:
Physical Demands and Work Environment (with or without accommodation)
Location
This position is hybrid or fully remote. Occasional travel to Denver will be required as necessary. Full-time position with typical business hours, but flexibility may be required to meet deadlines or attend events.
EWB-USA’s Vision for DEI
In support of EWB-USA’s mission and vision, EWB-USA believes it is of the utmost importance to create a safe space for all staff, volunteers, and partners to learn, grow, reflect, and feel free to be their authentic selves. We envision an EWB-USA that champions DEI in the engineering industry and sets a positive example of true commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Engineers Without Borders USA is an equal opportunity employer.
Summary
The Development Director is responsible for the agency’s overall comprehensive fundraising program. Primary focus ares are major gifts; foundation, corporate and annual giving – each in terms of outright monetary support and in-kind giving; and oversight of the Colorado Gives 365 campaign, the Combined Federal Campaign, the Colorado Combined Campaign, and third-party events. The Development Director collaborates with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to ensure that the annual fundraising goals are successfully met. The responsibilities of the Development Director include but are not limited to the following.
Essential Job Functions
Education and/or Experience
About Water Education Colorado
Water Education Colorado (WEco) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization providing policy-neutral news and informational resources, engaging learning experiences, and empowering leadership programs focused on Colorado’s most critical natural resource: water. Since 2002, we have been working statewide to ensure Coloradans are knowledgeable about key water issues and equipped to make decisions that guide our state to a sustainable water future. We have a trusted reputation in and outside of the water sector, and are widely considered the leading organization for informing and engaging Coloradans on water.
Our programs target a range of audiences in service of our mission, including lawmakers and other decision makers, water sector professionals, business leaders, students, educators, and interested community members. We publish Headwaters magazine and the Community Guide series, offer the annual Water Fluency and Water Leaders programs, convene and support the Water Educator Network, provide a variety of tours, workshops, webinars and outreach events, and co-host the annual Sustaining Colorado Watersheds conference, among other activities. We collaborate with partner entities around the state to accomplish our programs and strategic goals. Increasingly, we are working to reach underserved audiences across the state with a focus on equity and inclusion.
We offer a collaborative, flexible, supportive and rewarding work environment in a great location at the new CSU SPUR campus at the National Western Center in north Denver. Working with WEco’s dynamic team, audiences, and broad-based community of supporters provides opportunities to engage within all major river basins in the state and to network with a wide variety of educators, top resource managers, and decision makers.
Position Summary
The Membership and Development Manager will play a lead role in shepherding Water Education Colorado’s overall membership program and resource development. This position’s primary responsibilities include supporting and building the organization’s membership base and developing financial support for programs via cultivating and maintaining a diverse revenue portfolio of sponsorships, donations, grants and special events. The position will have the opportunity to develop strategies that not only steward the existing commitments of thousands of members and donors, but also foster new support from Colorado’s business community, recreational industry, water innovation sector, and broader public.
The ideal candidate shares our passion and enthusiasm for the future of water, recognizing the value of our policy-neutral approach to building a water-aware Colorado and informing decision making and civic engagement at all levels. They are gifted at communicating organizational vision and are able to impact philanthropic support through inspiring potential donors. They are also extremely reliable, self-motivated, organized and enthusiastic, exhibiting advanced interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to execute multiple complex projects at once.
This position is non-supervisory and reports to the Executive Director.
Responsibilities
Management of all Member and Donor Development, including Strategy, Solicitation, and Acknowledgment
Develop, maintain and grow all WEco revenue streams to support programs, including membership, sponsorship, and major donors
Grants and Grant Management
Identify grant opportunities, manage all grant-related deadlines, oversee production of required applications, and report on funding and grant initiatives
Event Planning and Execution
Plan and orchestrate special events, including annual fundraising gala as well as member appreciation, VIP, and recruitment events
Additional Duties
Required Qualifications
This position requires a passionate and reliable relational extrovert who enjoys working with donors, creates inspiration around mission and vision, contributes positively in a team environment, and takes initiative to achieve through innovation and excellence.
Education and Previous Experience
Skills, Qualities and Abilities
Physical Requirements
Job duties include a general office environment, spent sitting and operating a computer and other office machinery. Events supported by this position may require the transportation of equipment and supplies. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 to 40 pounds, for moving or transporting program materials and other needs. Must be able to read, write and communicate fluently in English. Spanish fluency is an added plus.
The Annual Giving Manager at the Eagle Valley Community Foundation plays a pivotal role in driving our grassroots and annual individual donor programs. This position involves developing and executing strategies to engage and cultivate existing and prospective donors, including individual, corporate, and foundation gifts. The Annual Giving Manager will support and enhance special events and donor cultivation initiatives, contributing to the overall fundraising goals of the Foundation.
Fundraising: (60%)
Special Events (20%)
Administration (20%)
Job Title: SeniorDirector of Development
Location: In-office, Denver, CO
Terms: Full-time
Reports To: Chief Advancement Officer
CDLE COMPS Order: Exempt
Company Overview
Colorado Ballet Company is a Denver-based non-profit organization celebrating 62 years of excellence. Colorado Ballet’s mission is to present exceptional classical ballet and contemporary dance through performances, training, education and community engagement while inspiring and growing an increasingly diverse audience base. Under the direction of Artistic Director, Gil Boggs, Colorado Ballet presents more than 50 performances annually to sold-out audiences in the 2,080-seat Ellie Caulkins Opera House.
The Raydean Acevedo Colorado Ballet Academy serves over 1,200 students each year, from toddlers to seniors. Colorado Ballet’s Education and Community Engagement programming engages with students, teachers, families, people with disabilities, and lifelong learners, making more than 35,000 contacts in 300 schools and organizations annually.
Position Overview
Colorado Ballet is seeking an experienced and dynamic development professional to work collaboratively with the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) to create and execute a comprehensive annual development plan. The Senior Director will also serve as a major gift officer for the company.
Key Duties and Functions
· Work with the Chief Advancement Officer and the Advancement team to identify, secure, grow and steward relationships with current and prospective individual donors
· Manage a portfolio of 100-125 individual donors and prospects focused on those giving $2,500 to $10,000 per year
· In collaboration with the CAO, manage Colorado Ballet’s major gift program, Premier Society, with an emphasis on retention and upgrades
· Annual Giving – project manage two annual appeals in collaboration with colleagues and consultant, assist with monthly renewals
· In collaboration with the CAO, develop and manage a comprehensive Stewardship Plan to connect donors at all levels to the impact of their gifts
· Utilize donor database for all aspects of portfolio management including timely and accurate documentation of donor interactions
· Ensure that all Advancement collateral is compelling and accurate
· Represent the department at Friends of Colorado Ballet and Premier Society events plus annual Gala
· Grow Colorado Ballet’s Planned Giving donor base
· Supervise Manager of Events and Annual Giving
Position Requirements
· Six years of experience in fundraising for a nonprofit organization highly preferred.
· Extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles.
· Excellent management and supervisory skills.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Excellent interpersonal skills.
· Knowledge of tax planning principles and techniques that favor charitable giving.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and a donor database.
· Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Position Summary:
The Annual & Legacy Giving Manager is an integral part of the JFS Development team with a focus most of their time on donor cultivation, solicitation, relationship, and pipeline management for annual fund donors and planned giving prospects. The position reports to the Director of Development. This team works in a hybrid work model with days in the office/community and working remotely.
Salary Range: $55,000 – $85,000
Hiring Range: $70,000 – $80,000
Colorado Residency is required.
Please submit your resume with a cover letter letting us know why you are right for this position.
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COVID-19 considerations:
Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (proof required), subject to legally required exemptions.
Agency Overview: JFS is a nonprofit human services organization founded over 150 years ago that serves anyone in need, regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs. With over 30 programs and services offered, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, and disability services, JFS takes a holistic approach to assessing the various needs of individuals or families and providing the appropriate services all within one organization. We continuously evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt or develop programs to respond to the needs of the community.
We are actively seeking talented and skilled individuals regardless of creed, race, or religion. We are looking for the person with the right qualifications regardless of background or upbringing. We are a family-oriented organization that is committed to building a multifaceted and diverse workforce. We embrace an organizational culture that prioritizes well-being and highlights the unique contributions of each team member.
Our employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, agency paid Life and Long-Term Disability, Legal/ID Theft, supplemental insurances, extended illness days, 401(k), 21 paid holidays, and a very generous leave program.
JFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Agency does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity), political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military status, or any other status protected by law or regulation. We intend that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.