Director Field Training Center

Canine Companions®; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Paid Health Coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings: 403(b)

Community Engagement

Employee Assistance & Wellness

Inclusion and Diversity Committee

Job summary

Canine Companions seeks a Director of the Field Training Center to lead fundraising and operations across the geography. You will coordinate with regional philanthropy and volunteer teams to secure gifts and grow public support.

Oversee daily business, manage a 75+ donor portfolio, plan events, and engage communities. The role requires leadership, collaboration, and a track record of five- to six-figure gifts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success meeting fundraising goals.
• Five and six figure gift solicitations experience.
• Balance priorities and meet deadlines.
• Understand donor needs to enhance relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; public speaking.
• Collaborate across teams and departments.
• Strong decision-making and delegation abilities.
• Minimum 5 years of philanthropy leadership in non-profit.

Responsibilities

• Lead field training center fundraising and operations.
• Develop and implement annual fundraising plan.
• Grow donor portfolio and solicit gifts.
• Represent Canine Companions in field territories.
• Coordinate events and community outreach activities.
• Collaborate with regional team on strategy and goals.

Skills

Fundraising goals

Gift solicitations

Time management

Donor relationships

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

At Canine Companions, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. As an employee, you’ll help provide independence to individuals, while also giving a dog a meaningful job. Our commitment to our mission is reflected in our equally strong dedication to our employees.

Our Employee Benefits

We believe in offering a comprehensive benefits package to ensure the well-being and growth of our team:

• Employer-Paid Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits for staff
• Paid Time Off: 14 paid holidays annually, including an Inclusion Holiday, plus 17 paid days off (PTO) during your first year
• Retirement Savings: Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan
• Community Engagement: Additional paid hours to volunteer within your community
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs: Support for both professional and personal well-being
• Inclusion and Diversity Committee dedicated to ongoing efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by setting actionable goals and evaluating progress

Employee Testimonial

"I love the ability to see the impact that the dogs have on people's lives. So much love is put into a Canine Companions dog along their journey to becoming a service dog, and the end product is a dog that provides immeasurable love and service to their handler. "

About the Position

The director field training center is responsible for contributing to the annual goals and the long-term field training center fundraising plan to secure and grow Canine Companions’ financial support through individual, foundation, and corporate gifts as well as special events. This position serves as the management lead in the field training center and is responsible for overseeing the daily business operations. Reporting to and working closely with the regional executive director, the director field training center is responsible for planning, coordination, implementation and management of fund development, community outreach and general administration in the field training center geography. They will work closely with the regional philanthropy team to identify, develop, and solicit community, local and regional funding sources. The position supports all regional fundraising events and related projects, volunteer activities, and has responsibility for soliciting gifts up to $100,000 with primary focus on gifts of $10,000 and above.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Training Center Leadership: Responsible for the advancement of Canine Companions’ mission, vision, and core values in the field training center geography. Oversee the field training center operations to meet or exceed qualitative and quantitative goals for revenue, public support, donor and volunteer cultivation, and community outreach.
• Community Representation: Serve as the lead representative for Canine Companions in the field training center geography. Actively promote and optimize a strong flow of public presentations, awareness and partnerships.
• Fundraising Strategy: Collaborate with regional executive director to develop and implement annual fundraising plan including income and expense budgets. Develop resources to meet anticipated income needs of the field training center and overall regional budget.
• Donor Cultivation and Solicitation: Qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of 75+ qualified prospects in the $1,000+ giving range with and emphasis on donors at $10,000 + to achieve or exceed goals for assigned donor portfolio.
• Fundraising Events: Coordinate with regional Manager Philanthropy Events and liaison with regional fundraising event committees to plan, coordinate, organize and execute events in the field training center area to ensure events achieve or exceed established goals.
• Community and Volunteer Engagement: Strengthen engagement between the organization and volunteers, donors, and community at large, deepening their affinity for the organization and activating them locally.
• Team Leadership: Collaborate with the field training center team to build an inclusive environment where all departments interact, celebrate, and train together as one team. Effectively communicate strategic initiatives and implement change management.
• Staff Development: Coach and develop direct reports providing them with the tools and resources needed to successfully execute their role. Work with them to provide career and growth opportunities to maintain a high level of engagement.
• Regional Engagement: Travel throughout the region for cultivation of key communities and activities such as donor or prospect calls, small group meetings, community lectures, or public demonstrations to showcase the mission.
• Facility Management: Lead on facility management of the campus and actively collaborate with program where appropriate.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, candidates should possess the following:

Must Have:

• A proven record of success in meeting fundraising goals.
• Demonstrated prior success with five and six figure gift solicitations.
• Able to balance competing priorities, adhere to deadlines and be flexible to accommodate new projects.
• Understands the needs and interests of donors in order to enhance Canine Companions donor relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; motivating public speaker.
• Ability to work in a cross functional and collaborative environment.
• Prompt decision-making, including managing performance and addressing difficult situations.
• Able to effectively delegate and oversee projects.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in event planning and organization and volunteer management preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of combined philanthropy leadership and fundraising experience in a non-profit organization. Proven ability to attract and optimize relationships with community, corporate and foundation leaders, donors and volunteers.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably in field directly related to this role, or combinations of education and experience that would lead to the successful performance of the essential functions of the role.
• $95,000-$100,000 annually
• For internal candidates, compensation will be set within the posted wage range for the role, in consideration of internal equity and the scope of the position.

Inclusion and Diversity Commitment

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

The base salary range above represents the low and high of the range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.

Pursuant to local Fair Chance Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Accommodation Request

If you need accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring all applicants have equal access to the opportunity to succeed.