Executive Director, Colorado Literacy & Health Partnerships

Reach Out and Read Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Reach Out and Read Colorado seeks an Executive Director/CEO to guide the organization into its next chapter of impact and growth. You will shape strategy, fundraising, partnerships, programs, and financial sustainability, leading a mission-driven team across Colorado.

The role requires building authentic donor relationships, engaging the Board, and serving as the public face of RORCO to advance literacy for children and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of leadership experience.
• Proven success in fundraising and donor stewardship.
• Experience with nonprofit boards and governance.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Colorado relationships and networks desirable.
• Mission-driven, strategic, collaborative, fundraising-focused.

Responsibilities

• Define strategic direction with measurable priorities.
• Develop and execute fundraising strategies.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward key donors.
• Engage Board in fundraising and governance.
• Build partnerships across healthcare and education.
• Ensure program quality and fidelity to the model.
• Public spokesperson for RORCO and its mission.
• Provide financial stewardship and resource oversight.
• Lead a collaborative, high-performing staff.
• Support governance and long-term sustainability with the Board.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Strategic leadership

Board relations

Communication

Partnership building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Reach Out and Read Colorado seeks an Executive Director/CEO to guide the organization into its next chapter of impact and growth. You will shape strategy, fundraising, partnerships, programs, and financial sustainability, leading a mission-driven team across Colorado.

The role requires building authentic donor relationships, engaging the Board, and serving as the public face of RORCO to advance literacy for children and families.