About this opportunity
Child Advocates-Denver CASA lists this Director of Development opportunity in denver, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
ABOUT US Child Advocates - Denver CASA advocates for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect by training diverse volunteers who create opportunities for children, youth, and families to thrive. We train and supervise Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers who work with children and youth who have an open child welfare case.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Lead and execute the organization's fundraising and resource development strategy, including major gifts, corporate sponsorships, grants, and events
Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of individual donors and corporate partners
Oversee the annual giving campaign and the Bloomerang donor database, in partnership with the Development Associate
Serve as the organization's lead storyteller, working with program staff to bring donor communications to life
Supervise two direct reports - the Community Engagement Manager and the Development Associate
EXPECTATIONS
Within 15 Days
Meet with the Executive Director, Development Committees, and both direct reports
Review the current development plan, donor database, and grant calendar
Begin building relationships with key donors, board members, and the contracted grant writer
Within 30 Days
Assess the health of the annual giving campaign and major gift program
Take working ownership of the grant calendar and grant writer relationship
Begin attending Development Committee (Event and Strategic) meetings
Within 60 Days
Take full ownership of the development plan and begin actively managing a donor portfolio
Lead planning for upcoming fundraising events
Report initial findings and recommendations to the Executive Director and Board
NEED TO HAVE
Fundraising Track Record: 5+ years of fundraising experience with a record of building strategic plans and meeting or exceeding revenue targets
Major Gifts: Proven experience personally soliciting and stewarding individual major gifts and corporate partnerships
Revenue Growth: Track record of increasing revenue year over year from diversified funding sources
Grants Knowledge: Understanding of grants and the grant cycle, with experience overseeing or working alongside a grant writer
Events: Proven experience planning successful in-person events
NICE TO HAVE
Mission Fit: Strong commitment to Denver CASA's mission and the children and families it serves
Education: Bachelor's degree in Social Services or equivalent work experience
Cultural Competence: Experience building inclusive relationships across diverse social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including copywriting
Tech Comfort: High level of competence with technology and donor/event software
SCHEDULE
Full-time, exempt
Hybrid - two days per week in the office
Some evening and weekend hours required for events
BENEFITS
Salary range: $95,000–$110,000
PTO + paid sick time off
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term disability and life insurance
403(b) retirement plan
Worksite address
denver, CO, 80201, US
Who can apply
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