ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE
Grace Commons Churchcseeks to orient our lives and our church to be for Boulder, with love. As such, the church strives to honor the call of Jesus Christ to follow him personally and in community through worship, programmatic ministry, and missions. This position is a vital contributor to this mission through its careful and faithful stewardship of the resources provided to the church to do God’s work by developing and implementing necessary policies, processes, systems,education, and infrastructure to support and sustain the church’s mission.
Guiding Verse: Luke 12:48 A faithful and wise manager cares for those in their charge fairly and faithfully, giving them their portion at the right time.
UNIQUE MINISTRY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
The following areas fall under the purview of this position:
§ Budgeting Creation and Management
§ Finance and Accounting Systems Management
§ Donor Restricted Account Management
§ Payroll and Human Resources Management
§ Church Maintenance Policies & Procedures with Trustee input
§ Negotiate & Authorize Contracts & Service Agreements, with Trustee input
§ Information Technology Management
§ Insurance, Liability, and Legal Affairs Management
§ Risk Management and Training
§ Banking and Investment Account Management
§ Business Licensing and Non-Profit Compliance
§ Procurement and Accounts Payable Management
§ Assets & Facilities Management, with Trustee input
§ Physical Safety and Security for the church
§ Kitchen and Facilities Use and Operations
§ Outside Group Facilities Usage Policy Management
§ Position works with and supports the following committees:
§ General Manager responsibilities for LLC Boards
§ Member of the Pastors and Department Heads group
CHURCH-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
The following areas define direct Church related functions:
§ Serves as Treasurer of the Corporation and as the legal contact for all regulatory duties related to the church
§ Screen requests by outside groups to use church facilities
§ Negotiate and approve each Memorandum of Understanding for longer-term use of church facilities by outside groups
§ Provide church-wide communication on matters of interest and concern (HR, finances, parking, safety)
§ Authors giving letters and other donor correspondence
§ Coordinate safety and security programs for worship services and the church facilities
§ Secure Affidavit of Trespass as appropriate, communicate with staff and appropriate parties
OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY LEAD THIS MINISTRY AREA
§ Ability to keep abreast of changing HR and business rules, regulations, compliance requirements
§ Vendor management for HR, Payroll, Financial systems, IT support, Insurance and 3rd party accounting and audit
§ Coordinate with appropriate committees associated with physical security and safety, compliance with the Church’s Employee Handbook and the Policy and Procedures on Ethical Misconduct
§ Ability to create connections, consensus, and collaboration among staff and lay leadership
§ Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with local community entities and be the Church’s main point of contact to them
§ Ability to work with outside counsel, professional firms, and other entities
§ Capability to create bridges between information and people
EDUCATION
An undergraduate degree in a business discipline is required. A CPA, advanced business degree, or equivalent experience, is preferred
KEY SKILLS
§ Ability to keep HR and Donor information confidential
§ Eagerness to keep abreast of changing rules, regulations, compliance requirements
§ Vendor management for HR, Payroll, Financial systems, IT support, Insurance and 3rd party accounting and audit
§ Willingness and ability to create connections, consensus, and collaboration among staff and lay leadership
§ Competence in creating bridges between information and people
§ Working knowledge of associate businesses industry regulations and their legal aspects
EXPERIENCE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
§ Minimum of five years of experience in the areas within the purview of this position
§ Experience managing LLCs and their boards
§ Experience with Management and Vendor contracts
§ Leadership and supervisory experience in multi-staff organization
§ Strong organization, communication (oral and written) and computer skills
§ Personal characteristics of integrity, vision, discernment, compassion, diplomacy and humor
§ A belief and practice that administration is a ministry designed to support the mission of the church
§ Recommends organizational structure changes to accomplish mission
§ This is an on-site position, with most hours being worked at the church
§ Agrees with the essential tenants of the Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians and those of Grace Commons Church Above all, a deepening, maturing faith in Jesus Christ with a servant’s heart
Managing Director of Partnerships and Development
The Managing Director of Partnerships and Development is responsible for fostering relationships and creating opportunities to support the Colorado Health Institute (CHI). This position requires advanced skills in developing funding strategies and ensuring CHI possesses the knowledge, relationships, and systems necessary for sustainable and strategic business growth that aligns with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
The Managing Director of Partnerships and Development leads the planning and execution of revenue-generating and grant-seeking activities, formulates and executes funding strategies, and manages major contract development and grant proposals to achieve financial objectives.
This role reports to the CEO and is part of the senior leadership team.
Responsibilities
Requirements
General Description
After 57 years of service to this country, Lowry Air Force Base
closed in 1994. As the base was redeveloped as a mixed-use community, The Lowry
Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, was founded in 1998 to enhance the
quality of life and public spaces in Lowry. The Foundation’s projects have
included, among other things, celebrations of Lowry’s past, maintaining Lowry’s
public art, a community grant program, a Speaker and Concert Series and the
preservation of the historic Eisenhower Chapel. The Executive Director reports
directly to the Lowry Foundation Board of Directors. Hours beyond the normal
workweek (including evenings and weekends) are sometimes required. Primary job location is the Eisenhower
Chapel, located at 293 Roslyn Street, Denver, in the Lowry Town Center.
Position Summary
The Lowry Foundation is seeking a motivated and dynamic individual
to join our team as the Foundation Executive Director. The ideal candidate for
this position has experience working in various areas of a non-profit
organization and is a resourceful self-starter, is very task oriented,
extremely well organized, an excellent communicator, problem solver and
utilizes work time efficiently. In this integral role, you will be responsible
for facilitating various aspects of our organization’s administrative operations
and contributing to our mission of community engagement and service. The Executive
Director will collaborate closely with the board of directors, oversee
administrative tasks, events and coordination of the historic Eisenhower Chapel
to assist in fulfilling the organization’s mission to preserve the legacy and
spirit of Lowry.
Key Responsibilities
The full-time Executive Director will serve as a Foundation staff member with a
wide variety of leadership and administrative duties including office
management, public relations and marketing, event planning and execution,
fundraising, volunteer management and community engagement. This position will
require seamless coordination with the volunteer board to assist in day-to-day
activities where needed.
Duties will include but not be limited to the following:
· Serving as the face and ambassador of the Foundation in the
community which may include coordinating, leading, and attending meetings and
functions (including some evenings and weekends) as needed.
· Working with the Board’s Chair and Directors to provide
development support which may include an Annual Fund campaign, enlisting individual
and corporate sponsors and grant writing.
· Providing
comprehensive office coordination and administrative support to the board,
handling correspondence, maintaining digital platforms and database, managing
finances, coordinating calendars and ensuring adherence to legal and nonprofit
standards. Strong
organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
· Working with the Board of Directors to execute the mission, vision
and strategy of the organization.
· Managing a part-time Chapel Coordinator employee and overseeing use of the
Eisenhower Chapel including marketing as an event venue, contracting with
renters, and keeping the facility in good repair.
· Serving as an ex-officio non-voting member and provide
administrative support to The Lowry Foundation Board of Directors
· Assisting
the board Treasurer, finance committee, and contract accountant in managing the
foundation’s budget and financial activities, including tracking expenses and
accounts payable operations.
· Overseeing events, which may include but not be limited to a Speaker
Series program and one annual major fundraising event or series of events to
meet fundraising goals, including recruiting and managing volunteers,
marketing, and evaluation.
· Other duties as necessary or assigned.
Skills and Experience
The successful candidate must demonstrate a willingness to commit to the hard work
needed to maintain the Foundation and its programs. Previous nonprofit
experience is strongly desired.
· A congenial and energetic personality and extensive relationship
management skills; ability to interact professionally and diplomatically with board
members, business leaders, community leaders, various Lowry HOA’s, donors and Lowry
residents to maintain collaborations and networks.
· Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills and the ability
to exercise good judgment.
· Experience with nonprofit financial statements, bookkeeping and
budgets.
· Experience with marketing, advertising and public relations.
· Demonstrated ability to use social media effectively to market
events and the Chapel as a venue.
· Outstanding planning, organizational, and project management
skills.
· Demonstrated ability to motivate and work closely with diverse teams
of people to accomplish goals.
· Some progressively responsible experience in a
management/leadership capacity or the equivalent.
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with requisite
qualifications.
· Computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office 365 suite
of programs and social media platforms required. Experience with email marketing, Adobe
Creative Cloud, WordPress, preferred. Experience with donor management CRM
software necessary. Experience working with QuickBooks and knowledge of
bookkeeping best practices is required.
· Residency in or near Lowry or a connection to Lowry is desired,
but not required. Ability to start work on or before September 15,
2024 is highly desirable
Hours and Salary
40 hours per week. Hours beyond the normal workweek (including some evenings and
weekends) are sometimes required. Compensation range: $65,000 – $80,000.
Locations:
Exploration of Flight – 13005 Wings Way, Englewood CO, 80112 (primary)
Air & Space Museum – 7711 East Academy Blvd, Denver CO, 80230 (secondary)
Status & Classification: Regular | Full Time | Exempt
Salary: $70,000 ~ $90,000/year (depending on experience)
Work Schedule: Tuesday ~ Saturday* | 9am ~ 5pm* | 5 days/week
*This position must accommodate a flexible work schedule including weekends, evenings, special events, and occasional overnight/out-of-town travel.
Application window: applications must be submitted by Sunday September 29th, 2024
Please click here to view the full job description and apply online!
Summary
The Program Director is responsible for developing and facilitating various educational programs, aviation showcase events, and flight operation activities at our Exploration of Flight (EoF) facility on Centennial Airport. This position reports to the CEO and is a core member of the Museum’s leadership team responsible for defining and implementing overall business strategy, company culture, and direction. The Program Director will oversee all EoF business administration, staff & volunteer management, facility operations, and day-to-day guest experience services including the welcome desk, retail operations, and our various aviation immersion programs. The Program Director works inter-departmentally across the entire organization with members of Curatorial, Development, Finance, Marketing, Corporate Events, Facilities, and Education.
Organization
Founded in 1994, Wings Over the Rockies is a non-profit community organization dedicated to unlocking dreams of flight through exhibits, local events, and educational programming. Exploration of Flight is our flight-focused educational extension opened in 2018. This 15-acre campus is located at the Centennial Airport where we offer showcase events with a variety of aircraft, aviation immersion programs, pilot ground training, and flight experiences. EoF is home to our Blue Sky Gallery exhibit and interactive aviation center featuring an airworthy fleet of civilian and military aircraft.
Located on the former Lowry Air Force Base in east Denver’s historic Lowry Field neighborhood, our Air & Space Museum has been recognized by CNN Travel as one of their 20 Best aviation museums in the world. Each year we welcome roughly 160,000 visitors representing all 50 states and dozens of countries internationally. Wings is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The Museum boasts more than 100,000 sq. ft. of open hangar space full of iconic aircraft, space vehicles, historical artifacts, and more. Visitors can experience thrilling flight simulators, discover educational programs, and participate in one of our many exciting museum-sponsored events.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Please Note – this list is not all inclusive but intended to be a general guide to the essential duties of this position.
Business & Staff Management
Program Development & Outreach
Flight Operations
Working Conditions
Exploration of Flight is located at a busy regional airport. The Air & Space Museum operates in an 80-year-old aircraft hangar Environmental conditions may vary.
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Requirements & Qualifications
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Organizational Strategy & Execution
● Demonstrate a powerful belief in and passion for Minds Matter Colorado’s mission.
● Execute Minds Matter Colorado’s existing strategic plan to guide the organization’s work for the following 3-5 years and monitor progress toward goals.
● Lead an organization dedicated to helping students expand their aspirations and achieve college success, firmly believing in the transformative power of higher education.
● Manage human resources and financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, benefits administration, and employee relations.
● Assess operational requirements and collaborate with the Board to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
● Work closely with other Minds Matter chapters and align to directives from Minds Matter National to collaborate on long-term organizational priorities and strategy.
Team Leadership and Management
● Oversee Minds Matter Colorado’s efforts to center diversity, equity, inclusion, and student voice in all decision-making, organizational practices, and culture.
● Foster a transparent and compassionate culture that emphasizes both high support and high accountability to achieve ambitious goals, encouraging staff to bring their whole selves to work and engage in productive, open discussions.
● Design a scalable staffing structure and hire for new positions as the organization grows.
Fundraising and Board Leadership
● Cultivate, steward, and develop new and existing relationships with community partners and funders to reach organizational growth and sustainability goals.
● Develop and implement fundraising strategies to secure financial support from various sources, including foundations, corporations, and individual donors.
● Develop, maintain, and support a strong Board of Directors; seek and build Board engagement with strategic direction for effective operations, impactful programming, resource development, and community partnerships.
● Work closely with the Board to recruit, develop, support, and retain highly engaged Board members who are to bring adequate resources to the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
● Progressive senior-level leadership experience leading, managing, and growing a performance and outcomes-based department, organization, or enterprise, preferably within the educational, nonprofit, or philanthropic sectors.
● Exceptional oral and written communication and public engagement skills, including adapting style and approach to diverse constituencies and needs.● Thrives in a lean, fast-paced, highly collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment; has the integrity, wisdom, persistence, and humor necessary to address the practicalities of a dynamic organization.
● Self-motivated problem solver with maturity and tact to collaborate effectively with
colleagues, Board Members, external partners, and team members.
● Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Dedicated to active and ongoing learning, understanding one’s identity, power, and privilege, and acknowledging the intersectional identities of students, staff, volunteers, and the Board.
● Employs strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills to overcome challenges by developing equity-based and creative solutions.
● A proven track record and passion for fundraising with a commitment to maintaining current funders, a zest for cultivating new donors, an ability to generate new revenue streams, and a history of taking organizations to the next level of sustained philanthropic support.
Preferred
o Experience working with driven and determined students from low-income families.
o Experience in education, training, curriculum, programming, or a related area, preferably in the college and career success field.
o Experience managing budgets and forecasting financial performance.
Who We Are:
CareerWise is a nationally-recognized nonprofit organization that creates life-changing opportunities for the youngest generation of America’s workforce. We build industry-led, student-centered, modern youth apprenticeships through classroom and on-the-job learning providing flexible, alternative pathways to economic mobility. We have hundreds of CareerWise apprentices in the workplace, charting new paths to academic and career success. In addition, workforce and education leaders from across the country have visited CareerWise to learn about our youth apprenticeship model. As a result, our programs have launched in multiple states, leveraging our institutional knowledge, technology, and infrastructure.
Who We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for someone who has served at the executive or C-suite level. You can successfully execute projects, programs, and can lead the change management process. You see unique opportunities to propel the youth apprenticeship movement forward and because of your strengths in building strong partnerships, you do not back down from the chance to promote how youth apprenticeship is changing the landscape of the workforce. You are an excellent people leader and continually find ways to inspire and motivate your team. You collaborate with others, you expect high-quality deliverables, and you intentionally raise the standard by embedding diversity, equity and inclusion in everything you do.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the CEO, the Executive Director, CareerWise Colorado (CWC) will be responsible for advancing CWC’s mission, growth, and impact while owning end-to-end strategy related to partnership development, apprentice engagement, program retention and success. The Executive Director (CWC) will play a key role in leading the organization to achieve significant growth in order to build a state-wide system that supports thousands of youth apprentices annually. All staff at CareerWise conduct their work with a mutual awareness and emphasis on DEI. This role will intentionally incorporate the values of CW and the principles of DEI in every task assigned.
What You’ll Be Doing:
ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY | You will strategically identify opportunities where youth apprenticeship can be integrated into existing education and workforce systems; you will contribute to the development of the CW strategic plan in anticipation of future programmatic scaling; you will develop and communicate short-, medium-, and long-term integrated, strategic, programmatic blueprints with stakeholders.
INNOVATIVE PARTNER | You will look for ways to permeate and change existing systems to help advance the youth apprenticeship movement; you will develop and strengthen partnerships with state agencies, public and private institutions, community-based organizations and other state and local leaders.
POLICY ADVOCATE | You will develop and implement CareerWise Colorado’s policy agenda, communicating with policymakers, stakeholders, the public, and the media about our vision and work.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | You will serve as the spokesperson for CareerWise in a variety of settings; you will model our core values; you will be a mentor, leader and professional resource to our stakeholders; you will share the stories of apprentices and report statistics/outcomes to grow interest in apprenticeship.
LEADER | You will develop and manage staff using a collaborative and supportive approach; you will foster accountability in and amongst staff, communicate priorities, share resources/knowledge, participate in feedback/review process, and advocate for career and professional development opportunities for individuals or for the team.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Key competencies to be successful in this role:
Additional proficiencies:
The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job being performed by employees assigned to this classification. The duties listed are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. With the evolution of the organization and this role, the responsibilities of this position may change at any time.
Denver Public Library Friends Foundation is seeking a strategic and seasoned Executive Director to lead the Foundation!
WHAT WE DO
The Denver Public Library Friends Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that supports Denver Public Library through fundraising and advocacy.
The Foundation’s charitable contributions support the library’s budget to help Denver Public Library accomplish its mission. It also advocates for public funding to enrich the community and enhance the library’s programs and services.
The core activities of the Foundation are: Fundraising with corporate, foundation, and individual philanthropists; membership; online and in-person book and merchandise sales; the Booklovers Ball and additional fundraising and community events; promotion and elevation of the library to and in the community; advocacy to elected officials, voters, and the general public; and, managing and growing the endowment.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Executive Director serves as the chief executive, primary fundraiser, and advocate, responsible for strategic leadership and overall management of the Denver Public Library Friends Foundation (DPLFF). Collaborating with staff and the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director’s goal is to elevate the DPLFF’s fundraising capacity and ultimately fulfill its vision of ranking among the top 10 library foundations in the United States.
This role oversees the strategic plan, operational execution, staff management, and serves as the chief spokesperson alongside the Board Chair, reporting primarily to the Foundation Board Chair and secondarily to the Personnel Committee.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Fundraising & Financial Management
Advocacy
Board Relations
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Marketing and Communications
Staff Management
Thought Leadership
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO OUR ORGANIZATION
The Organization
Gates Family Foundation celebrated its 78th anniversary in 2024. Since its creation, the Foundation has distributed more than $550 million in grants, with another $60 million committed to impact investments in recent years. Representing a partnership of family and community representatives, the Foundation maintains a strong commitment through its grantmaking and other strategic efforts in four key areas:
· Education: Expanding access to educational opportunity for all children in Colorado.
· Natural Resources: Supporting land and water conservation, forest and watershed health, and management and protection of Colorado’s natural resources.
· Community Development: Addressing the root causes of economic inequality and inequitable community development.
· Informed Communities: Ensuring all Coloradans have access to trustworthy, rigorous, fact-based local news and information about important civic issues.
In recent years, the Foundation has sought to increase its impact through more creative approaches to grantmaking, an expanded impact investing program,
additional staffing and expertise, and an increased focus on convening, partnering, and where appropriate, leading in the community. Climate impact has become a lens through which all Foundation grantmaking, investments, and activity are viewed, and since 2018, the Foundation has made an intentional commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts internally and through its grantmaking and impact investing.
To learn more about Gates Family Foundation and its programs, visit our website at www.gatesfamilyfoundation.org.
Community Development Priorities
As Colorado’s population continues to grow in some areas and shrink in others, Gates Family Foundation’s Community Development program invests in strategic efforts to increase the equity, vitality, and resilience of Colorado’s urban and rural communities. The following factors have all influenced the Foundation’s Community Development priorities:
· Equitable and resilient Colorado communities provide economic opportunities to residents while also supporting the infrastructure needed for individuals and families to thrive – such as accessible and affordable housing, access to parks and community spaces, and multi-modal transportation options. Colorado’s robust
economic growth has not benefited all, with major disparities experienced along racial, gender, and geographic lines. The summer of 2020 brought a tidal wave of recognition of systemic inequalities and racial injustice in the United States, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing inequities. With a narrowing middle class, an increase in low-wage jobs, and persistent racial wealth and income gaps, there are complex economic issues that need to be addressed to ensure a prosperous state and quality of life for all.
· Housing access and affordability is a crisis in both urban and rural areas. A lack of supply, increasing demand, material and labor shortages, dramatic price increases, a lack of renter protections, missing “middle” or workforce housing, a legacy of historical race-based discrimination, and several public policy challenges make housing a critical and complex issue to address in the coming years.
· The Front Range and some mountain communities continue to experience dramatic population growth, leading to transportation challenges, environmental degradation, pressure on agricultural lands, and gentrification and displacement pressures – with disproportionate impact on communities of color, low-income residents, and renters.
· A decline in extractive industries and a dramatic move away from coal-fired power generation are impacting rural Colorado, and there is a need to support “just transitions” to new economic futures for impacted workers and their communities. Agriculture is important to Colorado’s economy and rural heritage, but farmers and ranchers are having an increasingly difficult time earning a living in the current economic market and food system structure.
· Climate change will continue to impact Colorado communities, and residents need strategy solutions that are equitable and rooted in community needs and environmental justice. Equitably distributed parks and open space, impacts on agriculture, resource consumption in cities, and the greenhouse gas emissions associated with transportation and land use decisions are all factors that intersect with Community Development.
Based on these key factors, the Community Development program’s 2022-2026 focus shifted from a broader set of funding areas to a more targeted approach, with two key strategies as the primary focus areas. Community Development work also prioritizes communities that have historically been excluded from decision-making power or faced barriers to accessing opportunity, such as low-income residents and Black, Indigenous, Latino/a, and other communities of color, acknowledging the diverse urban and rural contexts of the state.
The priority strategies for Gates’ Community Development program include:
Advance Economic Mobility – Address systemic economic inequities and build a more just, inclusive economy that creates living-wage jobs, develops small businesses, and builds community wealth for low-income residents and communities of color in urban and rural Colorado. Relevant areas of focus include equitable access to capital, workforce development, home and business ownership, community investment vehicles, and employee/cooperative ownership models. Examples include:
• Increase access to entrepreneurial capital through loan pools and other investment tools
• Invest in models that transfer ownership and equity to workers, residents, and communities
• Invest in community-based programs that build local economies and wealth
• Increased awareness and adoption of shared-equity models
• Expanded technical support resources for entrepreneurship and increased rate of new businesses formed by low-income and/or BIPOC communities
• Grant support for worker cooperatives, employee ownership, and other models that transfer wealth
• Support rural communities facing declining economies through just transition work and other reinvestment and resilience strategies
• Advance efforts to specifically address the racial wealth gap and advance economic opportunity for communities of color
• Support agricultural and food systems market development that supports Colorado farmers and ranchers
Invest in Place-Based Community Assets – Support efforts to create and preserve affordable housing, address displacement pressures, build community-serving infrastructure like parks and multi-modal transportation, and envision a more equitable and climate-sustainable future for Colorado communities, with a focus on resident-led efforts. Examples include:
• Invest in policy development, regulatory changes, and capital pipelines that remove barriers and produce innovative financial models to expand the supply of affordable housing
• Invest in technologies or innovations that increase affordability and create new housing types and construction models
• Preserve existing affordable housing and stabilize neighborhoods undergoing gentrification, ensuring equity is integrated into community solutions for affordable housing
The Position
The Foundation is seeking to hire a Senior Program Officer for Community Development. This position will lead Community Development strategy and grantmaking. This position will report to the Foundation’s President and is part of a team of 12 staff members working across the Foundation’s program teams,
finance/administration, impact investing, strategic communications, learning and evaluation, and grants management.
Job responsibilities for this role will include:
· Identify new partner relationships and grant opportunities, analyze their feasibility, shape specific opportunities, present recommendations internally, and negotiate grant agreements.
· Provide strategic thought partnership and support to grantees and non-grantee partners.
· Review grant applications and make recommendations on funding, including for economic mobility, affordable housing, multi-modal transportation, community planning, and other areas of Community Development funding
· Support the review and decision-making regarding capital grant requests
· Work with the finance and administration team on analysis and due diligence for impact investments with a Community Development focus
· Provide intellectual leadership and guidance to continually refine the Foundation’s theory of change and strategies with respect to Community Development work
· Represent the Foundation in the community – build and maintain relationships with nonprofit, philanthropic, public sector, and community leaders and partners to maximize the impact of the Foundation’s Community Development work
· Work with partners to identify and track outcomes to evaluate the impact of Foundation investments and inform its Community Development strategies
Qualifications
· Strong working knowledge of community planning, economic development, affordable housing, tools and pathways to supporting economic mobility, and Community Development finance and public policy.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Commitment to supporting a culture of continuous improvement and organizational excellence.
· Flexible, innovative, energetic, and able to work effectively as a member of a small team.
· Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, completing tasks in a timely manner with outstanding attention to detail.
· College degree (advanced degree preferred) with more than five years of community development-related work experience such as roles in community planning, affordable housing, economic development, finance, etc.
· Demonstration of an entrepreneurial work history that resulted in significant community impact.
Desired Mindsets and Orientations
· A commitment to Colorado, ideally including a working knowledge of the state and a never-ending curiosity regarding the challenges and opportunities the state faces.
· Experience and comfort working in an environment that requires generating new ideas and approaches, handling shifting priorities, working autonomously, and adapting to rapid change.
· A team player who loves learning, seeks feedback, collaborates, coaches, and supports other teammates.
· A strategic thinker who achieves impact while maintaining ease, values-alignment, and efficiency for all stakeholders.
· Brings new and varied perspectives and experiences to the team that are reflective of Colorado’s diverse communities.
The Finance Director at the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) is a pivotal leadership role, integral to shaping the strategic direction of the organization. With nearly 50 years of dedicated service, the BOEC stands as a beacon of hope and adventure providing access to outdoor experiences for individuals with disabilities, special needs, and other challenges. This position offers a unique opportunity for a passionate individual to harness their expertise in finance, administration, leadership, and communication to drive BOEC’s mission forward. As a key member of our team, the Finance Director will play an essential part in ensuring the long-term sustainability and success of our programs, making a tangible impact on both the organization and the diverse communities we serve.
Position Responsibilities:
The Finance Director oversees and manages the financial operations of BOEC, ensuring sound fiscal management, strategic financial planning, and compliance to support theorganization’s mission and goals including:
· Prepare monthly financial statements in an accurate and timely manner. Clearly communicate and review finances by program area and analyze budget variances in partnership with Executive Director and Program Directors.
· Prepare and present financial reports to the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Board.
· Work closely with the Asst Director, Administration/HR to ensure the accuracy of financial and payroll/benefit records and to maintain general ledger integrity.
· Interact extensively with Program Directors and other staff to help manage revenue and expense budgets.
· Design strong internal controls to safeguard assets and to maintain general ledger integrity.
· Contract and coordinate annual audit.
· Annually review and renew liability insurance policies to ensure appropriate coverage and make updates to Statement of Values.
· Reconcile and allocate grant, scholarship, and restricted fund expenditures.
· Provide the Development Director with financial information to support grant requests and fulfillment reports.
Budgeting/Cash Management/Board Liaison
· Oversee and lead annual budget process in conjunction with the Executive Director and in collaboration with Program Directors and Managers.
· Facilitate budget and expense tracking for future capital campaign.
· Manage investment advisory relationship. Oversee cash/investment activity and liquidity positions. Compile and send out quarterly reports
produced by the investment manager.
· Monitor and keep senior leadership team aware of the organization’s financial status.
· Serve as the Board liaison for the Finance Committee. Schedule, attend and participate in Finance Committee meetings.
Leadership
· Effectively supervise and manage direct reports and provide, by example and leadership, motivation and direction to employees of the
organization.
Qualifications
· 5+ years’ experience in progressive accounting or finance roles including, but not limited to, Finance Director, Controller, or Senior Accountant.
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. CPA preferred.
· Proficient in accrual-based accounting; Not-for-profit accounting experience preferred.
· Experience with risk management functions.
· QuickBooks Online proficiency preferred.
· Salesforce or similar program database experience preferred.
· Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; strong Excel skills required.
· Strong organizational skills, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to accuracy in all areas of responsibility.
· Effective communication and critical thinking skills, including the ability to develop and maintain a positive working relationship with key
internal and external stakeholders.
· Ability to work in a deadline driven environment. Ability to be successful in a work environment that requires a high degree of independence
and autonomy.
· The ideal candidate will have a familiarity with the mission, services, and programs offered by the BOEC and a passion for non-profit work.
· Eager to engage with a team and enjoy outdoor activities.
BOEC strives to create environments that are just, equitable, diverse and inclusive and we are dedicated to providing outdoor experiences that are relevant and accessible to all participants regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identification, religion, socioeconomic status, education or disability.
About the BOEC
The Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC), established in 1976 in
Breckenridge, Colorado, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to
expanding the potential of individuals with disabilities and special needs
through impactful, educational, and inspiring outdoor experiences. For almost
50 years, BOEC has offered outdoor recreational opportunities, led by highly
trained professional staff and supported by over 300 dedicated volunteers.
Participants from around the world engage in BOEC’s Adaptive Ski and Snowboard
Program, Wilderness Program, and Internship Program. Operating primarily in
Breckenridge, Colorado, BOEC serves over 2,500 participants annually, including
adults and children with physical and cognitive disabilities, sensory differences,
veterans and their families, and other historically underserved populations.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Women’s Foundation of Colorado (WFCO) is the only statewide, community-funded foundation advancing and protecting the progress of gender, racial, and economic equity for all Colorado women. WFCO has been catalyzing community investment in women and their work since 1987, with over $26.2 million in grantmaking to date. WFCO’s substantial policy and advocacy efforts impact all 2.85 million Colorado women and girls, and their grantmaking reaches women and girls in all 64 Colorado counties.
WFCO is seeking an experienced and innovative leader with deep knowledge and a passion for gender, racial, and economic equity to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). We are in an era of extraordinary uncertainty, and the stakes for women and girls are arguably higher than they have been in decades. This is truly a pivotal moment. The next WFCO CEO will take the reins of a dynamic, evolving organization at an important inflection point, in a time of both challenge and opportunity.
WFCO is embarking on historic new fundraising initiatives to ensure continued momentum and impact and to fuel strategic growth into the future. The CEO will play a critical role in amplifying the foundation’s voice, achieving ambitious goals for women and girls, and ensuring the long-term success of the organization. They will lead a team of approximately 14 dedicated staff and manage an annual operating budget of approximately $5.8 million.
This is an exciting time to join the WFCO team and shape the future of an important institution playing a key role in Colorado at an incredibly consequential moment in time.
Strong candidates will have significant experience serving in key leadership roles in the non-profit or philanthropic sector; exceptional communication and ambassadorial skills; extensive fundraising experience; business and strategic acumen; innovative problem-solving skills, experience leading, managing and developing diverse leaders and teams; and demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
This position is hybrid with offices in Denver, CO. The CEO position will entail statewide travel throughout the year. The base compensation range for this position is $235,000 – $255,000, with a generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance; paid vacation/sick time; paid holidays; leaves of absence; disability, life insurance and supplemental life insurance options; retirement plans, and more.
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
WFCO was established in 1987 as place to advance economic opportunity and philanthropy by and for women in Colorado. Many funds centering the needs of women and girls were emerging throughout the country at that time, catalyzed by the launch of the Ms. Foundation in the mid ‘70s. Women’s funds provided a space for donors, volunteers, and leaders to work together to promote gender equity, and were rooted in the belief that we can achieve more together than alone. Since its inception, WFCO’s work has been focused on addressing serious and significant gender disparities among those who live in poverty.
The Hunt Alternatives Fund provided the initial funding to catalyze additional investment in WFCO. From the beginning, WFCO’s leaders came together from different backgrounds in service of a shared vision: to advance the economic security of women throughout Colorado by opening doors to opportunity. Hundreds of donors fueled WFCO’s formal launch in January 1987. In the two years leading to the launch, individuals made generous gifts and pledges totaling $2 million, including support from local funders such as the Piton Foundation, Mile High United Way, and the Colorado Trust, and corporations such as the United Bank of Denver.
These donations seeded a true community foundation: an organization that combines resources from many community sources who share a focus on and deep commitment to supporting women and girls in Colorado. WFCO’s leaders created permanent funds and a dedicated endowment, utilizing some dollars to address pressing present-day challenges, and setting aside other funds for future needs that would emerge.
In alignment with the most recent strategic framework, WFCO centers gender, racial, and economic equity in its grantmaking and investments. WFCO deploys flexible and holistic resources to invest in the inherent gifts and talents of women so they have what they need to be leaders in their lives, their families, their businesses, and their communities. In 2022, WFCO invested over $2.76 million through donor-advised funds, giving circles, board-contro lled WINcome funding, and community-led funds. WFCO has two opportunities in which organizations can directly apply for funding: WINcome and the Women and Girls of Color Fund .
WFCO’s data-driven and nonpartisan approach to public policy advocacy has earned the foundation recognition as a trusted voice and leading advocate for Colorado women and their families at the Capitol. When WFCO combines the work of the WINcome direct-service grantees with the work of their public policy advocacy grantees, the impact for Colorado women is magnified. Since 1987, WFCO and their public policy partners have helped pass more than 50 measures that have achieved the following:
THE OPPORTUNITY
WFCO’s next CEO will join a dynamic team at an important inflection point for women within the state of Colorado. Working closely with the Board of Trustees and WFCO’s dedicated staff, the new CEO can expect to engage in the following core opportunities and challenges:
Engage with the Community to Drive Impact and Visibility
It will be crucial for the CEO to engage authentically and deeply with communities throughout the state, with a diverse range of external stakeholders, and with policymakers who represent these communities in state government. The new CEO will represent WFCO as a thought leader and spokesperson on issues impacting women and girls. They will be a champion and ambassador for gender, racial, and economic equity for women and girls in Colorado.
Provide Strategic Vision and Leadership
The next CEO will provide strategic direction and visionary leadership for the organization. They will have an established leadership track record, leading with compassion, cooperation, confidence, and inspiration that brings others along.
Foster a Cohesive, Engaged, and Impactful Team
The staff at WFCO is its greatest asset. The CEO will be a strong manager and cultivator of people and talent who will lead a high performing team to achieve organizational and strategic goals. The CEO will foster a culture that centers respect and belonging for all. They will bring inspiration to motivate the team by actively listening and understanding their needs, aspirations, and challenges, and work with leadership to strengthen policies and processes in alignment with WFCO’s values. They will be a deft leader of leaders, skilled in developing and coaching leaders, creating an environment in which those managers and teams can do their best work and achieve their aspirations. As the team grows and evolves, the CEO will continue to prioritize the recruitment, retention, and development of a diverse, efficient, talented, and engaged WFCO workforce.
Steward Financial Resources Effectively
The CEO will lead a historic new fundraising initiative to enable WFCO to build on its success and develop the standing capacity it needs to achieve its strategic goals. It will be important for the CEO to cultivate and sustain relationships with donors and the philanthropic community and to leverage their own networks to this end.
Partner with the Board to Advance WFCO’s Mission
WFCO’s board is a diverse and committed group of gender, racial, and economic equity champions who bring deep experience and appreciation for WFCO’s mission and value within the state of Colorado. The new CEO will partner with the board to further define, articulate, and implement the next iteration of the strategic plan. The CEO will leverage the board’s expertise to ensure they have a strong strategic, fiduciary, and generative partnership to guide WFCO forward.
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
WFCO’s next CEO will be an experienced and innovative leader with deep knowledge and passion for gender, racial, and economic equity and for serving the women of Colorado. The CEO will also possess personal leadership skills consistent with the organization’s values. While no one candidate will embody all the qualifications enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences.