Community Fundraising Manager

Inside Philanthropy; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Conservation Colorado is seeking a Community Fundraising Manager in Denver to lead strategy, management, and execution of major fundraising events and to grow our small-dollar and monthly donor programs through community-centric fundraising that centers equity and inclusion.

Reporting to the VP of Fundraising, you will oversee Rebel with a Cause and other events, manage donor relationships in Salesforce, and collaborate across teams to maximize impact while advancing our mission for

Qualifications

• Experience managing a portfolio of small-dollar and monthly donors with equitable, inclusive practices.
• Ability to lead end-to-end event planning and financial execution.
• Strong collaboration across departments to drive multi-channel donor engagement.
• Experience designing and promoting community-centric fundraising strategies that reflect community priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, management, and execution of major fundraising events including Rebel with a Cause.
• Grow and steward donors under $1,000 and monthly donors using Salesforce and targeted touchpoints.
• Develop conversion and engagement plans to turn one-time donors into recurring supporters.
• Coordinate budgeting, sponsorships, and vendor management for events with cross-department alignment.

Skills

Small-dollar donors

Project management

Cross-functional collab

Community fundraising

Job description

Community Fundraising Manager

Location: Denver

Work Schedule: Exempt, Full-time, Hybrid

Deadline for submission: Nov 6, 2026

Conservation Colorado is seeking a Community Fundraising Manager to develop and manage a comprehensive fundraising plan to broaden and deepen support of our small donor program using a community-centric fundraising approach that centers equity & inclusion and fundraising best practices.

About Conservation Colorado

As the largest statewide environmental organization in Colorado, our mission is simple: 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. We work for a Colorado where every community can breathe clean air, drink clean water, protect the landscapes we share and secure our climate future. And, where communities once burdened by environmental injustices lead the way forward. You can learn more about our mission here.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the VP of Fundraising, this role leads the strategy, management, and execution of major fundraising events—including our premier annual celebration, Rebel with a Cause—while driving growth and stewardship across our small and monthly donor communities. The responsibilities include:

Small Donor Management

• Manage and grow relationships with donors giving under $1,000 annually.
• Set and achieve revenue goals by designing intentional cultivation plans, managing donor touchpoints, and maintaining accurate tracking in Salesforce.
• Build authentic, personal relationships through calls, meetings, and ongoing correspondence.
• Monitor donor performance and implement strategies to strengthen retention and increase annual giving.

Monthly Giving & Donor Conversion

• Retain and upgrade existing monthly donors while acquiring new recurring supporters.
• Lead engagement strategies for new organizational members and action-takers, guiding them along a clear journey toward first-time and recurring giving.
• Develop and execute conversion strategies that turn one-time online donors into loyal monthly contributors.
• Provide excellent stewardship to ensure monthly donors feel valued, connected, and informed.

Fundraising Event Leadership

• Serve as the project lead for major fundraising events—including Rebel with a Cause and Rebel Run—overseeing planning, execution, timelines, logistics, and cross-department coordination.
• Manage all administrative and financial processes related to event execution, including budgeting, revenue and expense tracking, vendor payments, and reconciliation.
• Partner closely with the Special Gifts Manager on corporate sponsorships: while they lead strategy and outreach, you will collaborate on sponsorship fulfillment and ensure seamless donor and sponsor integration throughout events.

In addition to your regular responsibilities, all staff are expected to participate at some level in organizational priorities including helping in certain fundraising efforts, taking part in election-related activities, and committing to organizational efforts around equity & inclusivity.

Qualifications

This position is a great opportunity to help build a thriving, sustainable donor base that is committed to helping the organization grow and deliver big wins on environmental policy. To be successful in this job, you will have the emotional intelligence, flexibility, and tenacity, to work well with our team. Fundamentally, we want someone who can thrive in a fast-paced & collaborative environment. More specifically, you will have or be most or all of the following:

• Small-Dollar Portfolio Management & Inclusive Stewardship Experience. You’ll have proven experience managing and growing a portfolio of small-dollar and monthly donors, applying equitable, community-centric fundraising practices that honor diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and ensure every supporter feels valued and included.
• Strong Project Management Skills. This role is responsible for End-to-End Event Planning & Financial Execution of our events so you must have the ability to independently plan, execute, and oversee complex fundraising events—from budget development and reconciliation to vendor coordination, logistics oversight, and cross-team sponsorship fulfillment.
• Exceptional Collaboration Skills. This position requires deep cross-departmental partnerships. That means you’ll need strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to work fluidly across departments, manage up and across teams, and drive multi-channel donor engagement strategies that require tight coordination and clear communication.
• Community-Informed Fundraising & Committee Engagement Experience. We would love to find someone with deep experience partnering with community-based committees and stakeholders to design, promote, and execute fundraising events that authentically reflect community priorities, elevate local voices, and strengthen grassroots participation. But if you understand community-centric fundraising and believe in equitable fundraising best practices, let’s talk.

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.