Chief Advancement & External Engagement Officer

Association of Fundraising Professionals; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Access Opportunity, in partnership with Lindauer, seeks an Executive Director in the Greater Denver Area, CO. The role combines leadership with fundraising, external engagement, and strategic development to expand the organization’s mission-driven resources for high-achieving students from low-income households.

The Executive Director will serve as chief executive, lead fundraiser, and external ambassador, owning the development program and cultivating major donors, corporate and foundation

Qualifications

• Experience leading fundraising programs and campaigns.
• Strong relationship-building and donor cultivation skills.
• Ability to develop and articulate a compelling development strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising initiatives and donor development.
• Cultivate and solicit major donors and build a robust prospect pipeline.
• Strengthen corporate and foundation relationships and networks.
• Oversee communications and external engagement to advance the organization’s mission.

Job description

Access Opportunity, in partnership with Lindauer, seeks an Executive Director in the Greater Denver Area, CO. The role combines leadership with fundraising, external engagement, and strategic development to expand the organization’s mission-driven resources for high-achieving students from low-income households.

The Executive Director will serve as chief executive, lead fundraiser, and external ambassador, owning the development program and cultivating major donors, corporate and foundation