Director of Field Training & Donor Engagement

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

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.