Program Director, Chapter Impact: Fundraising & Partnerships

Blue Star Families; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) with matching

Flexible Spending

Life Insurance

PCS Leave for Active Duty Military Sp

Job summary

Blue Star Families in Colorado Springs is seeking a Program Director to lead the Chapter Impact Team. You will manage multiple programs, drive membership growth, support local fundraising, and cultivate partnerships with community organizations to better serve military families.

This exempt, full-time position requires 4–5 years of relevant experience, outstanding interpersonal and writing skills, and comfort with travel up to 25% for partner engagements and events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience.
• Independent self-starter with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the military family experience.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 30 lbs.
• Entrepreneurial spirit to engage with potential partners to build community-based solutions.
• Initiative to engage with leaders in the community and on the installation(s).
• Volunteer recruitment and management experience.
• Business development and fundraising experience.
• Experienced in public speaking.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and drive towards decision-making.
• Project management experience.
• Proficient with technology.
• Travel requirements up to 25% or less depending on needs.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary to carry out key job functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage programs and events for the local chapter.
• Support local fundraising efforts and stakeholding relationships.
• Collaborate to maximize local collaborations with organizations.
• Support local advocacy efforts and other initiatives for chapter success.
• Build and steward relationships with local partners for program delivery and fundraising.
• Educate community leaders using Blue Star Families’ Military Family Lifestyle Survey.
• Develop a volunteer management program for the chapter.
• Execute marketing and communications strategies incl. social media.
• Implement a strategic calendar for chapter presence at events.
• Utilize project management tools to administer projects.
• Engage volunteers, fellows, and interns to maximize impact.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-starter

Interpersonal communication

Military family knowledge

Public speaking

Volunteer recruitment

Fundraising

Project management

Writing skills

Travel up to 25%

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Salesforce

Job description

Blue Star Families in Colorado Springs is seeking a Program Director to lead the Chapter Impact Team. You will manage multiple programs, drive membership growth, support local fundraising, and cultivate partnerships with community organizations to better serve military families.

This exempt, full-time position requires 4–5 years of relevant experience, outstanding interpersonal and writing skills, and comfort with travel up to 25% for partner engagements and events.