Director of Development

Child Advocates-Denver CASA; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + sick time

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Child Advocates-Denver CASA seeks a seasoned development professional to lead fundraising, major gifts, grants, and donor stewardship. You will cultivate individual donors, manage corporate partnerships, and oversee annual giving while guiding donor communications.

You will also supervise two team members and partner with staff to align development with program needs. This is a hybrid, full-time role based in Denver, with occasional events outside standard hours.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fundraising experience with a track record of meeting revenue targets.
• Proven experience soliciting and stewarding major gifts and corporate partnerships.
• Experience with grants and the grant calendar; ability to work with a grant writer.
• Proven experience planning successful in-person events.
• Excellent communication skills and donor communications

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the organization's fundraising and resource development strategy.
• Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of donors and corporate partners.
• Oversee the annual giving campaign and donor database (Bloomerang).
• Serve as the organization's lead storyteller for donor communications.
• Supervise two direct reports: Community Engagement Manager and Development Associate

Skills

Fundraising track record

Major gifts

Revenue growth

Grants knowledge

Events planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Services or equivalent

Tools

Bloomerang

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