Director of Philanthropy – Major Gifts & Donor Growth

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid-remote work

Job summary

The Colorado Community College System Foundation seeks a Director of Philanthropy. This entrepreneurial leader will grow and manage a portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundation donors, aiming to double the number of active $1,000+ donors in 2–3 years and to meet annual fundraising goals through major gifts and strategic engagement.

Three days per week in the Lowry office are required for meetings, with extensive travel within Colorado.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Three years of successful fundraising, major gifts, or related work.
• Experience cultivating relationships and securing five-figure gifts and above.
• Experience building and managing a donor portfolio through the full lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage full donor pipeline from identification to renewal.
• Design and manage strategies for major gifts and annual fund gifts.
• Prepare CCCS leadership for donor meetings and solicitations.
• Advance donor relationships and stewardship of assigned donors.
• Identify and engage new donor prospects with entrepreneurial approaches.
• Personally solicit and close five-figure gifts and above.

Skills

Fundraising goals

Donor relationships

Portfolio management

CRM systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM/donor management software

Job description

The Colorado Community College System Foundation seeks a Director of Philanthropy. This entrepreneurial leader will grow and manage a portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundation donors, aiming to double the number of active $1,000+ donors in 2–3 years and to meet annual fundraising goals through major gifts and strategic engagement.

Three days per week in the Lowry office are required for meetings, with extensive travel within Colorado.