Philanthropic Partnerships Manager

Invest in Kids; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Invest in Kids is a Colorado-based nonprofit focused on improving health and well‑being for vulnerable children and families. The Philanthropic Partnerships Manager will cultivate relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate partners to advance our mission from Denver, with flexibility for some work from home.

Responsibilities include developing partnership strategies, producing compelling proposals and impact reports, and aligning activities with equity and inclusion values while

Qualifications

• Experience building, nurturing, and expanding philanthropic relationships.
• Experience with donor/stakeholder stewardship and engagement programs.
• Ability to analyze data to track partnerships and inform strategy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong relationship-building across stakeholders.
• Background in nonprofit fundraising, philanthropy, or child/family well-being preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment and manage multiple priorities across teams.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate, manage, and grow relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Develop and implement partnership strategies and proposals reflecting program impact.
• steward funders with regular reporting, engagements, and communications.
• Collaborate with program and leadership teams to reflect equity and inclusion in materials.
• Track partnership performance, maintain donor databases, and support fundraising events.

Skills

Partnership development

Account management

Analytical skills

Communication

Nonprofit fundraising

Team collaboration

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

Invest in Kids is a Colorado-based nonprofit that has worked for over 25 years to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable young children and families across the state. The organization brings research-based, proven programs into communities, with a focus on meeting the needs of children in low-income families so that every child in Colorado can thrive. Invest in Kids oversees three evidence-based programs: Nurse-Family Partnership®, which supports vulnerable first-time mothers and their babies; The Incredible Years®, which strengthens emotional and social health through parent, teacher, and child relationships; and Child First®, a two-generation, home-based model for young children and families. Through strong partnerships with community leaders, care providers, and donors, Invest in Kids supports positive outcomes in pregnancy, early childhood development, and family stability.

Role Description

The Philanthropic Partnerships Manager is a full‑time, hybrid role based in Denver, CO, with flexibility for some work from home. This role is responsible for cultivating, managing, and growing relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners to advance Invest in Kids’ mission and programs. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include developing and implementing partnership strategies, stewarding existing funders through regular communication and reporting, and identifying new philanthropic opportunities aligned with organizational priorities. The manager will collaborate closely with program and leadership teams to create compelling proposals, impact reports, and engagement materials that reflect the organization’s evidence-based approach. The role also includes tracking partnership performance, maintaining accurate records in donor databases, supporting fundraising events, and ensuring that all philanthropic activities reflect the values of equity, inclusion, and respect for the communities served.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strength in Partnerships and Strategic Partnerships to build, nurture, and expand philanthropic relationships.
• Experience in Account Management with funders or donors, including stewardship, retention, and engagement activities.
• Strong Analytical Skills for interpreting data, tracking partnership performance, and informing strategy and decision‑making.
• Excellent Communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication, presentation abilities, and relationship‑building across diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, or philanthropy, preferably in child and family well‑being or related fields.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across teams.
• Proficiency with CRM or donor management systems and standard office software tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (such as nonprofit management, public administration, communications, or social sciences) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive engagement with communities throughout Colorado.