Development Director: Lead Major Gifts & Capital Campaigns

Scion Staffing, Inc.; Henderson (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Scion Executive Search is conducting a search for a Development Director for a Colorado-based nonprofit animal sanctuary. The role is full-time and based in Denver, CO, with overall responsibility for crafting and executing a robust fundraising strategy and major capital campaign.

The Development Director will build diverse revenue streams, manage donor relations, and work with board and community leaders to advance mission-driven fundraising initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 5–10 years in fundraising.
• Proven success securing gifts from $25K to $1M and grants.
• Experience leading capital campaigns.
• Strong donor and corporate partner relationships.
• Experience in animal welfare or mission-driven sectors preferred.
• Strong proposal development and grant writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the formation of the Advisory Board and partner with Board members to advance fundraising priorities.
• Guide board members through donor cultivation strategies and facilitate key introductions.
• Develop briefing materials and fundraising plans for board engagement.
• Oversee donor databases and manage the prospect pipeline.
• Monitor fundraising metrics and progress against revenue goals.
• Compile updates and reports for leadership and board review.
• Manage documentation for grant submissions, sponsorships, and funding applications.
• Lead the organization’s social media to amplify development initiatives.

Skills

Donor relations

Grant writing

Strategic fundraising

Capital campaigns

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Donor database management

Job description

Scion Executive Search is conducting a search for a Development Director for a Colorado-based nonprofit animal sanctuary. The role is full-time and based in Denver, CO, with overall responsibility for crafting and executing a robust fundraising strategy and major capital campaign.

The Development Director will build diverse revenue streams, manage donor relations, and work with board and community leaders to advance mission-driven fundraising initiatives.