Mission: Women’s Bean Project is a social enterprise that supports women striving to create lasting
change in their lives by establishing steppingstones to self-sufficiency.
Position Summary
Do you feel passionate about women’s issues, particularly women with barriers to employment? Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset that you like to apply to fundraising. Do you get energy from representing a cause and enlisting people to join you? Do you excel at planning your work and working your plan? Women’s Bean Project (WBP) is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and experienced development individual to join our team.
The WBP Development Director reports to the CEO and is part of the leadership team. The director’s primary responsibility is to WBP’s mission by raising the portion of the operating budget that supports program activities through large scale fundraising initiatives that engage individual donors and corporate partnerships, working with the CEO and board members on donor relationships, managing the annual fund, cultivating donors, stewarding major gifts, and managing grants. The position also oversees corporate partnerships and volunteer coordination.
The Director of Development works closely with other departments, including Sales, Marketing, Program and Business Operations to develop the resources needed to support the mission. As part of WBP’s strategic plan, the Development Director will take the lead in growing contributed income by 10 percent by FYE2027.
Key Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
To Apply:
Send cover letter and resume to HR@womensbeanproject.com
Overview
The Fund Development and Marketing Manager reports to the Director of Fund Development and Marketing and is responsible for implementation of strategic marketing and annual giving fundraising activities including digital, print, and social media communications, acquisition of individual donations, and grant solicitation. This position has no direct reports. Because Step Denver is entirely funded by philanthropy, this role has a significant impact on the mission and men served.
Primary Responsibilities:
Fund development activities
• Implement fund development plans in accordance with ethical fundraising principles.
• Monitor timelines for various fundraising activities to ensure strategic plans and critical fundraising processes are carried out in a timely manner.
• Ensure strong donor relations by tracking and implementing annual recognition of corporate partners and stewardship activities for individual donors and ensuring follow through on tasks outlined in the fundraising strategic plan.
• Write grant proposals and reports, providing the Director of Fund Development ample time for review and any necessary collaboration. Maintain grant tracking timeline and ensure proposals and reports are submitted prior to deadlines.
• As needed, assist in the preparation of presentation materials for corporate and individual solicitations conducted by the Director of Fund Development and Marketing.
• Utilizing best practices, develop direct mail appeals and newsletters to raise sufficient funds for annual program support.
• While Step Denver’s fundraising strategy does not include event fundraising, events may be held on special occasions. In those instances, assist with the planning and execution focusing on logistics, administrative details, and volunteer coordination.
Record keeping and administration
• Enter department expenses into the shared reporting system upon receipt.
• Maintain deposit records on a weekly/monthly basis for reporting and reconciliation.
• Utilize the Salesforce Database to enter donations with accuracy and to generate timely acknowledgement letters and reports, while respecting the privacy and confidentiality of donor information. Update records regularly to maintain accuracy.
• Prepare mailing lists for direct mail and email communications.
Support marketing and promotion of the organization
• Coordinate social media outreach and post multiple times per week to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Work in collaboration with program staff to acquire appropriate content. Ensure all posts are in keeping with the Step Denver brand.
• Maintain marketing plan tracking as instructed and prepare media releases as needed.
• Maintain marketing materials and coordinate restocking in a timely manner.
• Write articles/updates for the news section of Step Denver’s website and conduct other necessary edits to the WordPress site as needed (training provided).
Core Competencies:
• Mission-Centered: Put the men served first by showing respect and protecting their anonymity when requested. Approach the work and make decisions with a central focus on mission advancement and improving Step Denver’s ability to serve more men well.
• Creativity/Innovation: Introduce new and unique ways to increase social media, online, and donor engagement.
• Relationship Building: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Effective Communication: Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Donor Needs Focus: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of donors, under the direction of the Director of Fund Development and Marketing, to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.
• Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to resolve problems and enhance organizational effectiveness. Promote positive collaboration between the Development & Marketing department and the Programs team.
• Organization: Prioritize tasks, keep organized and accurate records, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information, and activities.
• Problem Solving: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
Additional Responsibilities:
• Maintain all necessary files.
• Use effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Use effective interpersonal skills and treat everyone with dignity and respect.
• Return phone calls, e-mails, and correspondence in a timely manner.
• Immediately advise supervisor of significant and unexpected problems.
• Promote and demonstrate teamwork and cooperation.
• Complete assignments, projects, reports, and paperwork accurately and timely.
• Safeguard all Step Denver property.
• Follow all of Step Denver’s policies and procedures. Act in a safe manner at all times.
• Act as a good steward of program funds and resources.
• Work flexible schedules, overtime, weekends, and holidays if required with the compensation of additional time off to maintain a healthy life balance.
• Drive safely and maintain all necessary personal insurance while on company business.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and fundraising and marketing best practices.
• Knowledge of CRM platform use for documentation and reporting.
• Proficiency in the use of content management systems (website) preferred.
• Knowledge of special events coordination.
• Proficiency in the use of: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Qualifications:
• This position would optimally require an Associate Degree with a minimum of three years of experience – five or more years preferred – in Development or a related field. Each candidate’s qualifications will be evaluated individually.
• This position requires advanced writing capabilities as well as intermediate graphic design and video editing capabilities.
• Individuals in recovery from the disease of addiction who are working a program for that recovery and have maintained a minimum of one year of sobriety are encouraged to apply.
• This position requires familiarity and competency in Salesforce or other Customer Relations Management software tools as well as design programs including Canva and Adobe Creative products.
• Candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Founded in 1982, the Center for Work Education and Employment (CWEE) is one of Denver’s leading workforce and anti-poverty organizations. CWEE provides personal and professional support to address each career seeker’s unique challenges and to facilitate a supportive path to long-term employment success. CWEE’s mission is to foster personal and professional transformation for low-income families through confidence building, customized skills training, and career advancement. CWEE believes that regardless of personal situations and other barriers to employment, when an appropriate level of education and support is provided, individuals can and will succeed.
The values that drive CWEE’s mission of helping individuals succeed also drive CWEE’s approach to organizational management and employee development. CWEE embraces a culture of organizational learning and continuous quality improvement while centering trauma-informed care and wellness at all levels of the organization.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Development Director is responsible for strategic direction and oversight of CWEE’s fundraising and communication initiatives. This role is responsible for setting and meeting development revenue goals, and mission-aligned communications that increase CWEE’s visibility in the community. This role is largely external and manages and grows CWEE’s portfolio of major donors while also serving as a first point of contact for external stakeholders. The Development Director supervises and supports a growing development team.
CWEE is seeking a nonprofit development professional with a demonstrated ability to increase revenue and ensure long-term strategic growth. This role requires strong relationship management, an ability to translate strategy into action and a passion for CWEE’s mission.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Development and Planning (35% of time)
Relationship and Donor Management (40% of time)
Supervision (20% of time)
Professional Growth and Wellness (5% of time)
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Special Gifts Manager
Location: Denver Metro
Work Schedule: Non-exempt, Full-time
Deadline for submission: June 5, 2024
Conservation Colorado is seeking a Special Gifts Manager based in Denver who will be responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive fundraising plan to broaden and deepen support of our middle donor and corporate donor program using a community-centric fundraising approach that centers equity & inclusion. You will work closely with the VP of Fundraising as well as the CEO.
About Conservation Colorado
As the largest statewide environmental organization in Colorado, we work to protect our state’s climate, air, land, water, and communities. We play a unique role in Colorado as our work focuses on organizing communities, influencing decision-makers, and electing conservation-minded leaders. That work includes Protégete, which is focused on building Latine leadership and engagement on environmental issues. We believe that achieving racial, social, and environmental justice are critical to our mission.
You can learn more about our mission here.
What You’ll Do
This position reports to the VP of Fundraising and plays a vital role in helping ensure Conservation Colorado has the fiscal resources needed to fund operations, programs, and strategic growth. This individual will integrate our theory of change, where the intersection of policy, politics, and people come together to advocate for solutions to environmental problems by organizing communities, influencing decision-makers, and electing conservation-minded leaders, into all fundraising strategies. The work can evolve over time, but it contains these areas of responsibility.
Middle Donor Management
Corporate & Business Donor Management
Cultivation, Solicitation, and Stewardship
In addition to your regular responsibilities, all staff are expected to participate at some level in organizational priorities including taking part in election-related activities, and committing to organizational efforts around equity & inclusivity.
Qualifications
This position is a great opportunity to help make progress on some of the most pressing environmental issues facing Colorado by helping make sure the organization has the financial resources to fulfill its mission. To do any of our work, our staff need to be natural relationship builders, have the resilience to handle tough situations, have excellent problem-solving skills with a results-focused orientation, bring an equity analysis to the work, and be highly collaborative. For this position, fundamentally, we want someone who loves connecting with people and who has the drive to take our work to the next level. More specifically, you will have or be most or all of the following:
This position does not have an undergraduate education requirement. Spanish/English bilingual is a skill we value, but it is not a requirement. This is a full-time job, but there can be some flexibility in the exact schedule.
The Boulder Shelter for the Homeless has been a fixture in the community since 1982.
Through the years, we have modified and evolved the programs and services we
offer based on data, best practices, and community needs. Today, the mission of
the Shelter is to create avenues to stable housing for our community’s homeless
adults, from a foundation of supportive and safe shelter. The Shelter has a
strong culture of collaboration, communication, compassion, dignity, and
support, which yields an inclusive and engaging dynamic within the
organization.
Boulder Shelter for the Homeless is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented individual with multiple skills to
join our development and finance teams. This is mostly a data-driven position,
focused on database and financial revenue management, but also includes some social
media strategy and implementation, and other duties to support both the Chief Development
and Chief Financial Officer. We require someone with proficiency in database applications,
an orientation toward accuracy and efficiency and a desire to serve the most
unfortunate and needy in our community. Social media and online communications
skills are highly desirable.
The position is a
full-time, 40-hour a week, non-exempt position and will report to the Revenue
and Data Integration Manager.
General Responsibilities
Data Management:
· Manage, update, and maintain donor database (DonorPerfect) in line with organizational
standards.
· Integrate data from the volunteer program (Volgistics) into DonorPerfect to enable accurate
in-kind reporting.
· Utilize DonorSearch to enhance donor prospecting and giving.
· Ensure data integrity through accurate data entry and ongoing clean-up efforts.
Revenue
Processing:
· Gather and distribute incoming and outgoing donor and non-program related mail.
· Timely prepare and process check deposits utilizing desktop deposit apparatus.
· Understand the source of all non-check bank deposits.
· Execute timely and accurate recording of all forms of revenue (cash, checks, direct
deposits, credit cards, stocks, in-kind, etc.)
· Contemporaneously update grant working papers to reflect all incoming deposits.
· Ensure all transactions have sufficient documentation on the shared drive, whether
from electronic sources or mailed-in remittances.
Communications and Reporting:
· Generate reports to support direct mail and email campaigns.
· Generate timely acknowledgement letters.
· Generate monthly revenue reports for Development, Finance and Board reporting.
· Communicate with donors and/or vendors regarding payment questions as needed.
Social Media
· Collaborate on strategy with Communications and online Content Manager for increasing reach
and depth of connection of online communications program.
· Create social media posts, boost, and advertise as needed.
Other Tasks
● Provide support for the development plan, staff, projects, and special events.
● Pull revenue documentation for annual financial statement audit.
● Other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
Education & Experience
● 1-2 years professional experience in data management or related field
● Experience managing a professional social media account preferred
Skills & Abilities
● Excellent communication skills, written and spoken
● Ability to be flexible and adaptable
● Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and prioritize among them
● Mission driven self-starter who is able to meet deadlines, adapt to changing needs, and creatively solve
problems
● Ability to identify and create process efficiencies
● Physical Demands: This position works in an office setting routinely using standard office equipment
such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. It is primarily
sedentary physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 20 pounds.
Knowledge
● Proficiency with DonorPerfect or another donor data platform/CRM desirable but we will train if the right
candidate does not have this background
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
● Knowledge of best practices for handling cash and checks securely
Behaviors
● Highly organized and attentive to detail and accuracy
● Highly motivated with a strong work ethic
● Commitment to maintaining the security, confidentially and integrity of donor and financial data
● Strong interpersonal skills – collaborative work style
● Gives and receives feedback in a respectful and productive manner
● Personable, compassionate, and people-oriented
● Represents Boulder Shelter for the Homeless in alignment with the mission and core values: treat all with
dignity, offer support and opportunity, achieve results through competence and
creativity, and practice responsible stewardship
Position status:
● Full time, 40 hours per week, with likely overtime hours during peak periods (especially December and
January)
Boulder Shelter for the Homeless is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) is seeking a passionate, driven individual with the desire to learn, grow, and excel in a culture that values every member of the team. DSF was named one of the Denver’s Top Workplaces in 2024 (5 year recipient of Top Workplaces), a testament to our team and to our intentionality in co-creating a positive, inclusive work environment. In 2022, DSF was named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to work for by the National Association for Business Resources. When you join the DSF team, you will enjoy a supportive, and innovative environment where your work has a profound impact on the lives of students and their families.
As a nonprofit organization, DSF’s mission is to inspire and empower DPS students to enroll in and graduate from postsecondary institutions of higher education, by providing the tools, knowledge, and financial resources essential for success. By embodying the core values of equity, innovation, leadership, learning, relationships, and integrity in everything we do, DSF strives to be a leader within the community. As we constantly seek to improve our services, we build strong relationships with college staff members, partners, students, team members and the broader community. We are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, believing in the value and ability of all students and team members.
We seek candidates who will model, live, and reinforce DSF’s mission and core values with colleagues, students, families, and the broader community. If you are passionate about the philosophy and mission of DSF, then we invite you to join us and help make college possible for Denver’s students.
Job Summary
The Chief Development Officer (CDO) serves as part of the Executive Leadership Team of Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) and is responsible for the vision, oversight, and management of all fundraising and resource development strategies. Serving as a thought-partner with executive leadership, the CDO energizes and connects DSF staff; empowers and supports the Board of Directors; mentors, manages, and inspires the Development Department; crafts meaningful donor communications, and informs and engages our community. In the spirit of collaboration and creativity, the CDO leads an energetic and experienced team of fundraising and development professionals toward a goal of identifying, building, and nurturing donor relationships and engagement, and increasing revenue year over year.
Job Responsibilities
Organizational Strategy & Operations
Participates with the Chief Executive Officer, staff, and governing body to define the organization’s direction, strategy, and operations.
Development Oversight
Provides general oversight of all the organization’s fund development and manages the day-to-day operations of those functions, and monitors adequacy of activities through coordination with staff, appropriate committees, and board of directors.
Fund Development
Designs and assures implementation of cost-effective fund development programs, employing economy while maintaining an acceptable level of quality and solid return on investment.
Management & Human Resources
Ensures attainment of the organization’s fund development activities through the selection, development, motivation, and evaluation of human resources, both professional and volunteer.
Board of Directors
Works with the Chief Executive Officer, development committee chair, and board chair to ensure fulfillment of fund development roles and facilitate the optimum interaction between management and board of directors.
Required Skills and Abilities
Education and Experience
Colorado Public Radio (CPR) is seeking a Gift Officer / Customer Relationship Manager. Colorado Public Radio is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that produces meaningful news, music, and cultural experiences to everyone in Colorado using the power of the human voice in all its forms. Our values of creativity, curiosity, ethics, inclusiveness and respectfulness inspire, inform and guide our everyday actions. They serve as a set of expectations we make to ourselves, our partners and audiences.
About the Position:
The Gift Officer / Customer Relationship Manager serves as a front line fundraiser to find and maintain donor support across all levels of giving including midlevel, major and planned gifts. The primary focus will be on qualifying existing donors and nurturing these relationships to lead to both operational and campaign support . It is expected to implement strategies for prospects, including qualification, cultivation, solicitations, proposals, and stewardship. This position is responsible for meeting funding goals, guiding and overseeing donor-focused relations and communication.
This is not a remote position. Our Gift Officer / Customer Relationship Manager is expected to reside in the greater Denver Metro area upon starting.
About You:
You are a strong relationship builder who is persuasive, persistent and innovative in how you connect with donors or customers and understands that sometimes there are setbacks on the way to “yes”. You prioritize well, handling multiple projects in an organized and timely manner and have excellent communication skills. You enjoy collaborating with others to help ensure an organization’s financial success.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education Equivalency
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Colorado Public Radio, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles with us.
Position Information:
Position Type: Full-time
Hiring Range: Grade 20 – $80,500 – $107,300
Structure Title: Gift Officer, Mid-level Giving
Starting Pay: based on education and experience.
At Colorado Public Radio we are committed to cultivating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workplace that helps us represent the voices of the communities within Colorado. We highly encourage candidates with unique contributions such as ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, nation of origin, age, language, veteran status, color, religion, disability and sexual orientation to apply to our openings. CPR is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
MISSION: Seeking to put God’s love into action, Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build
homes, communities, and hope.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Working under the supervision of the Donor Relations Manager (DRM), the Donor Relations
Specialist (DRS) is responsible for assisting with Pikes Peak Habitat for
Humanity’s resource development, marketing, and communications efforts. With
the goal of building fundraising, awareness, and community support, the primary
objective of this position is to provide comprehensive administrative support
to the resource development and marcom department, with a focus on office and
fundraising support, effective database management and reporting, website and
social media maintenance and updates, event logistics and donor stewardship
efforts. As necessary, the DRS will assist in the recruitment and monitoring of
volunteers to help with department efforts.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Office Support/General:
· Maintain physical donor communication materials and inventory of general Strategic
Partnerships team supplies.
· Provide general clerical support, such as word processing, copying, filing, broadcast e-mailing, and tracking
of programs and schedules.
· Answer general department phone inquiries.
· Provide professional assistance and interaction with donors (via phone, computer and face-to-face).
· Provide support when acknowledging appropriate financial and in-kind donations by correspondence.
· Support fundraising staff to generate development reports from database (sponsors,
major donors, individuals, lapsed donors, etc.).
· Schedule and assist with various staff and volunteer leadership meetings.
· Provide vision, energy and passion for Habitat’s mission, values, and integrity in all
aspects of the job.
Fundraising Support:
· Prepare gift acknowledgement letters, Board Thank You notes, New Donor Letters,
Anniversary Cards, and make Thank You calls.
· Prepare online donation pages as specified (Qgiv &WordPress).
· Assist with formatting appeals in MS Publisher
and/or Bloomerang.
· Compile mailing lists.
· Update affiliate website as specified (WordPress).
· Maintain thorough and accurate database records and create fundraising reports and other database reports as needed. Provide fundraising support to
committee/board and team meetings, including document creation, donor research
and donor prep.
· As appropriate, provide prospect research for CEO, Chief Strategy Officer, and DRM.
· Assist fundraisers with the planning, strategy and implementation of mailings and
other communications.
Database support:
· Serve as donor database subject matter expert, with responsibility for
infrastructure, protocols, data entry systems, gift processing and report
writing (Bloomerang).
· In collaboration with DRM, identify and implement processes and improvements to
ensure the integrity of the database, including troubleshooting/identifying
inconsistencies and making corrections. Work closely with Accounting, Homeowner
Services, Repairs, and Volunteer Manager (Construction, Repairs, and ReStore)
teams to ensure integration of department activities.
· Specific tasks include:
o Build queries / segmented lists.
o Run reports.
o Maintain account contact/journal records.
o Implement moves management tracking and communication processes.
· Accounting Liaison – create database queries that support audit schedules and various
monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting reports; monthly reconciliation
between accounting and Bloomerang data entry; year-end donation audit schedules.
· Work with organization leadership to conduct database management trainings to
increase database skill and generate organization-wide database procedures and
expectations (in conjunction with critical staff).
Marketing and Communications support:
· Support DRM with the design and creation of event posters, invitation cards and other
graphic collateral items in support of campaigns and events.
· Work with DRM in the creation and updating
of collateral materials to support gift cultivation, including both print and
electronic media.
· In liaison with DRM and Communications Manager, interact and support where
appropriate with media and marketing contractors and advisors, including social
media posts.
Event Support:
· Represent Pikes Peak Habitat by attending luncheons and/or other social functions.
· Assist with coordination of campaign, donor cultivation, and other special events logistics. Assist DRM with the
solicitation of in-kind donations for variousevents.
· Assist DRM with the solicitation of vendor discounts and in-kind donations across all
departments for various needs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
· Good understanding of private philanthropy as it relates to not-for-profit
organizations and a knowledge of fundamental disciplines of resource
development.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Experience with graphic design, brand promotion, and brand guidelines.
· Excellent interpersonal skills to establish, build, and maintain effective working
relationships with colleagues, board /committee members, donors, future
homeowners, family partners, and volunteers.
· Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently with low to medium supervision.
· Willing and able to handle concurrent tasks and make appropriate judgments and decisions.
· Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
· Performs as a team player and comfortable in an ecumenical environment.
· Occasional flexibility to work longer hours, evenings and weekends as needed.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE:
Preferred:
· BA/BS degree (English, Literature, Creative Writing, Marketing, Journalism could be beneficial).
· At least two to three years of development and fundraising experience in a
not-for-profit setting.
· Two to three years’ experience working with a development database, such as Bloomerang, GiftWorks, or Raiser’s Edge.
· Previous webmaster and social media campaign experience.
· At least one year of marketing and graphic design experience (demonstration by a
marketing work experience portfolio).
· Knowledge of WordPress.
· Knowledge of Canva.
Required:
· A valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Publisher, Excel, and PowerPoint.
· Exceptional attention to detail — including properly applying for this position by
providing ALL required documentation (Note item 1 below under APPLICATION DETAILS)
· Must pass a background check.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
· The DRS applicant/team member shall be:
o In agreement with this position description.
o In agreement with the policies and ethical guidelines of Pikes Peak Habitat, the
Association of Fundraising Professionals, and the Donor Bill of Rights.
o Accountable to the DRM.
· And perform other projects and tasks as may be assigned.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Workplace: Pikes Peak
Habitat for Humanity is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates
from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply and are considered for
employment on merit alone without regard to race (including
characteristics associated with race such as hair texture, hair type, and
protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, transgender status, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age (40
or older), genetic information (including family medical history), marital
status, military status, lawful conduct outside of work, membership or
non-membership in a labor organization, or status in any other group protected
by federal, state or local law.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to
stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or
controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel,
crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally
lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Individuals in this position will generally work indoors and will have a workspace
designated solely for her/him. Necessary office furnishings, equipment and
supplies will be provided by Pikes Peak Habitat. While performing the duties of
this job, the employee may periodically be required to work outdoors and would
be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The employee may
periodically be required to work in an offsite environment or at special
events, and from time-to-time may be asked to travel on Pikes Peak Habitat
business, at the affiliate’s expense. The noise level in the work environment
is usually moderate.
JOB STATUS:
1) FLSA Classification: This position is non-exempt according to guidelines of the Fair
Labor Standards Act and, as such, an individual in this position is eligible to
receive overtime pay.
2) Full- or Part-Time: This position is full-time in nature. An individual in this position
will regularly work a schedule consisting of 40 hours per week.
3) Work Location:
This position’s primary work site is the Pikes Peak Habitat business office location
in Colorado Springs, CO. The nature and responsibilities of this position are
such that the position is not eligible for alternative worksite arrangements,
such as working from home or telecommuting, on a consistent or recurring
basis.*
4) Regular Schedule:
Usual business days are Monday through Friday, holidays excepted, and usual business
hours are from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Mountain Time Zone. The nature and
responsibilities of this position are such that the position is not eligible
for flexible work scheduling, such as 4-day workweek or alternate start/end
times, on a consistent or recurring basis.*
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
· The hiring range for this position is projected to $20 – $24 per hour depending on
experience.
· All full-time Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity employees are eligible for the
following employee benefits:
APPLICATION TIMELINE & INSTRUCTIONS:
· Position will remain open until filled
· Apply at https://pikespeakhabitat.org/about/employment/
· Upload C.V./Resume
· Upload cover letter explaining how you meet/exceed the position’s preferred levels of education and experience
contained within this job description
· NO PHONE CALLS, EMAILS OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES
(1) Upload cover letter explaining how you meet/exceed the position’s preferred levels of
education and experience contained within this position description.
*With reference to Job Status, numbers 3 and 4: If eligible, any alternative worksite arrangements
and/or flexible work scheduling must be documented, effective-dated, and
approved in writing by supervisor, CEO and HR, and may be discontinued by
management at any time, for any reason. Documentation must be retained in the
personnel record for team member to whom it applies, together with this job
description.
ABOUT PIKES PEAK HABITAT FOR HUMANITY:
Habitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization
that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia.
Locally, Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity was established in 1986. Seeking to
put God’s love into action, Pikes Peak Habitat brings together people of all
faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities, and hope. Working
alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places
to call home and achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need
to build better lives for themselves. Pikes Peak Habitat seeks individuals who
have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.
At Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity, we embrace a history rooted in creating equity and take
our mission seriously by courageously committing to a culture and workplace
where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported, and valued.
As an equal opportunity employer, we realize that our success depends upon
building an inclusive workforce of diverse perspectives and encourage people of
varied races (which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race,
including, but not limited to, protective hairstyles and hair texture),
ethnicities, national origins, tribes, religions, ages, gender identities and
expressions, genders, sexual orientations, marital statuses, disabilities,
veteran/reserve national guard statuses, socio-economic statuses, thinking and
communication styles to work with us.
We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding
our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children), and all
those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and
abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held
accountable for upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including
safeguarding and whistleblowing.
Do you Want to make the transition from advocating for nutritious food access a reality and work as a champion for making food a basic human right alongside other passionate-mission-driven team members?
Do you have a powerful desire to be an integral part of building a movement to end hunger at its root causes?
The Head of Development will contribute to Metro Caring’s mission by leading its fundraising operations. The Head of Development is responsible for meeting or exceeding Metro Caring’s annual revenue projections from its core funding streams – individuals, private foundations/government, corporations, and faith partners –, maintaining a considerable number of prospects within an established donor portfolio, as well as overseeing Metro Caring’s communications strategy. This high-level management position oversees the Development group, which consists of six staff and directly supervises the Grants and Foundations Relations Manager, Development Manager, and Communications and Marketing Specialist.
POSITION TITLE: Head of Development
REPORTING TO: CEO-Integrator
LOCATION: The Metro Caring office is at 1100 E 18th Ave, Denver, CO 80218. Onboarding and training will take place at the office. This position will be expected to work from our office two or more days per week unless public health and safety guidelines dictate otherwise.
STARTING DATE: To be determined. We are committed to finding the right addition to our amazing team.
COMPENSATION: $80,000-$100,000, full-time, exempt annual salary.
The Metro Caring Head of Development duties include:
Management
Work closely with the CEO – Integrator and Major Gifts Officer to foster a culture of philanthropy that nurtures the involvement of the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers.
In conjunction with the Major Gifts Officer, train and guide Board and Development Committee participation (Pipeline and Stewardship Committees) in fundraising and messaging
Oversee, in conjunction with the Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO), the annual organizational budgeting process with income forecasting
Prepare and manage Development department budgets
Ensure that Salesforce is utilized and updated for the department
Lead a team of four full-time and one part-time staff member, including one-on-one meetings, team meetings, quarterly check-ins, and individual professional development and coaching
Fundraising Strategy
Oversee and implement the cultivation and solicitation strategies for all revenue streams – individual, foundation, faith, corporate, and sponsorships
Manage and write pitch decks, funding proposals, and reports that demonstrate the value of partnering with, sponsoring, or funding the organization
Oversee collaboration across other departments to identify and craft strategies to cultivate and solicit individual, foundation, corporate, faith, and government funders to achieve robust revenue goals
Work with the team to continually grow the organization’s prospect pipeline while stewarding existing donors across revenue streams
Responsible for the team’s implementation of corporate gifts and sponsorships, individual donor cultivation and stewardship, faith community support, and fundraising data management
Direct Solicitation
Cultivate and steward a portfolio of 50+ individual donors to renew or increase funding
Develop and maintain a portfolio of high-level corporate funders and prospects to generate corporate funding; including but not limited to corporate gifts and sponsorships, workplace giving, and payroll contributions
In conjunction with the Major Gifts Officer, manages year-round overall stewardship strategy efforts for over 140 Roots to Rise Society members
Meet annual department fundraising goals as set by the CEO – Integrator
Manage Grants & Foundation Relations Manager and oversee grants strategy, including funder prospecting and relationship-building, the review process, and submission of grant applications
Communications & Marketing
Manage Communications & Marketing Specialist and oversee the implementation of the organization’s communications strategy
Create dynamic content to increase brand recognition, audience reach, and engagement through impactful messaging and storytelling
Support PR efforts including fielding press inquiries, conducting interviews, and hosting media tours
Events
Oversee the management and coordination of Cornucopia (Metro Caring’s signature corporate event) and Rooted in the Community fundraiser, including program content and video production
Review event budgets, event site selection, contract negotiation, vendor RFPs, and other related issues about the budget
Culture of Engagement
Participate in weekly team meetings and monthly all-staff meetings/retreats
Complete a quarterly shift in another program or department
Conduct work and interactions using a trauma-informed lens
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Outgoing personality and ability to initiate and enjoy direct communication with donors and prospects
7+ years’ experience in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding corporate and individual donors, experience in foundation fundraising a plus
Skilled at establishing and cultivating strong relationships with diverse constituents
Strong storyteller and public speaker; able to make emotional connections to the mission and communicate impact and results in a compelling fashion
Excellent written and oral communication, with an elevated level of sensitivity for propriety and confidentiality
Proactive, self-motivated, and highly accountable with the ability to critically think and deliver results in a fast-paced, collaborative, team culture
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and able to handle multiple sensitive, confidential, and critical issues simultaneously while responding to unanticipated developments
Ability to motivate and manage others, work in a team environment, and ensure ongoing individual professional development
Proficient with Microsoft Office products and database management software, Salesforce a plus
Embodies Metro Caring’s core values to pursue equity, champion the mission, rise together, find the joy, think creatively, be brave, and own it
Warm and welcoming demeanor to all
Note: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to job@metrocaring.org with “Head of Development” in the subject line, and title your documents “First Name_Last Name_HOD_Resume” and “First Name_Last Name_HOD_Cover Letter.” Please use your cover letter to communicate why you are excited to work to help build an anti-hunger movement in Colorado, highlight any fundraising experience and success, and highlight any of the above skills, abilities, and experience you have. This position will be filled on an ongoing basis. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled; however, priority will be given to those applicants who submit their materials before 5:00 PM MT on May 17, 2024
Applicants must have reliable transportation. Relocation costs are not covered by Metro Caring. Metro Caring is an equal-opportunity employer. The organization is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse staff and we encourage applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds. Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), veterans, women, first-generation Americans, and those who identify as LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position assists the Executive Director and Director of Philanthropy in the implementation of an annual development plan that incorporates appeal, campaigns, grants, membership, and special events. Position plays an integral role in fundraising growth and donor retention by providing skilled database management, email marketing management and execution, strong analytical skills, and overseeing all aspects of the Donor Services department. This role oversees the department’s website, currently in WordPress, working as an independent contributor and with a contracted web development team.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
1. Performs day-to-day database management with Raiser’s Edge to ensure accurate, efficient data entry, donor record updates, and reporting.
2. Reviews, develops, and helps create systems and processes to integrate donor services operations into the database.
3. Works to increase database functionality; revising methodologies and standardizing operating procedures.
4. Oversees the daily implementation of gift processing as it relates to the database, including new memberships, renewals, and donations.
5. Acts as a point of contact for Donor Services by answering member/donor questions regarding membership status, payments, transactions, etc.
6. Helps to track and identify donor trends and relationships to positively influence fundraising strategies.
7. Strategically utilizes the database to help drive membership and fundraising growth.
8. Analyzes the performance of print and digital fundraising appeals, campaigns, events, and strategies.
9. Works with the Director of Philanthropy and Director of Finance to review, develop, and create processes to support fundraising operations and activities.
10. Provides accurate donor reports and tracking, including generating queries and contact lists for donor solicitations, at the request of the Philanthropy Director.
11. Creates Philanthropy Department dashboards for Philanthropy Committee and Conservancy Board Meetings.
12. Writes, prepares, and oversees the delivery of timely donor gift acknowledgement.
13. Manages the Philanthropy Department’s website content, including event registration, staff bios, job listings, content, and images.
14. Spearheads the donor remit process, including processes related to the Conservancy’s Finance Dept., troubleshooting, and reporting.
15. Works with Communications staff to create basic ads and marketing pieces in Canva.
16. Assists with local and regional event planning and execution.
Other Duties/Responsibilities
1. Assists the Donor Services staff as needed with data entry and donor gift acknowledgement during appeals and campaigns.
2. Trains all Raiser’s Edge users in accurate data entry.
3. Other duties as needed.
Supervisory Duties
Oversees Donor Services staff (currently one team member); including hiring, scheduling, timesheets review, training and performance review.
Job Qualifications
Knowledge, Skill and Ability
This position requires strong analytical skills, experience managing a database, attention to details, and a desire to provide excellent customer service.
1. Excellent written skills and knowledge of communications principles. Strong listening and professional verbal communication skills are a must.
2. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.
3. Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to work in a multi-task environment with competing priorities with minimal supervision are essential.
4. Ability to learn new computer programs.
Computer Skills
Requires excellent, demonstrated working knowledge of current Microsoft Office and Canva applications, including use of SharePoint. Raiser’s Edge database or other CRM or donor database experience is preferred. Experience with WordPress preferred. Google AdWords and Meta Business Suite are a plus.
Education or Formal Training
Bachelor’s Degree preferred, though relevant experience may be substituted, additional professional training/certification is desirable.
Experience
1. Demonstrated experience in customer service. Database or CRM management a plus.
2. Demonstrated writing experience.
3. Minimum of 2 years of data management experience and skills, preferably with a donor database such as Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM, including data entry and query design.
Material and Equipment Directly Used
The position requires the use of computerized equipment, telephones, 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.