Executive Director- Bootstraps, Inc
Conifer, CO, Conifer, CO, United States
$65,000 | 30-40 Hours/Week | Reports to Board of Directors | September 1, 2026, Start Date
About Bootstraps Founded in 1945, Bootstraps, Inc. empowers the educational and career dreams of mountain-
We provide scholarships, interest‑free loans, career training support, and ongoing encouragement to students from Clear Creek, Conifer, Evergreen, and Platte Canyon High Schools.
The Opportunity Bootstraps seeks a relationship‑driven, community‑centered Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter of sustainability and impact. This is a hands‑on leadership role in a lean environment. The Executive Director serves as the public face of the organization, leads fundraising efforts, ensures fiscal discipline, and strengthens operational systems while preserving the deep community trust built over eight decades.
A Few Key Responsibilities
Cultivate and steward donors
Support events and annual appeals
Oversee budget performance and financial sustainability
Supervise staff and foster a positive culture
Oversee scholarship and loan programs
Partner closely with the Board of Directors
Maintain strong relationships with schools, donors, and community partners
Ideal Candidate
Relationship‑driven and visible in the community
Financially responsible and operationally disciplined
Self‑directed, adaptable, and collaborative
Passionate about education and student opportunity
Transparent, high integrity, and mission‑driven
Comfortable working in a small, resource‑limited environment
Qualifications
Nonprofit or comparable community leadership experience
Demonstrated fundraising experience (required)
Experience in education or scholarship administration (valued)
Familiarity with mountain‑area communities (a plus)
This is an opportunity to lead a respected, historic organization that has changed the lives of mountain‑area students for over 80 years. The next Executive Director will shape the future of educational opportunity in this unique and close‑knit community.
If you are interested in applying for the position, please email or mail the following by May 1, 2026:
Email to: susan@bootstrapsinc.org
Mail to Bootstraps, PO Box 66, Conifer, CO 80433
#J-18808-Ljbffr
About Bootstraps Founded in 1945, Bootstraps, Inc. empowers the educational and career dreams of mountain-
We provide scholarships, interest‑free loans, career training support, and ongoing encouragement to students from Clear Creek, Conifer, Evergreen, and Platte Canyon High Schools.
The Opportunity Bootstraps seeks a relationship‑driven, community‑centered Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter of sustainability and impact. This is a hands‑on leadership role in a lean environment. The Executive Director serves as the public face of the organization, leads fundraising efforts, ensures fiscal discipline, and strengthens operational systems while preserving the deep community trust built over eight decades.
A Few Key Responsibilities
Cultivate and steward donors
Support events and annual appeals
Oversee budget performance and financial sustainability
Supervise staff and foster a positive culture
Oversee scholarship and loan programs
Partner closely with the Board of Directors
Maintain strong relationships with schools, donors, and community partners
Ideal Candidate
Relationship‑driven and visible in the community
Financially responsible and operationally disciplined
Self‑directed, adaptable, and collaborative
Passionate about education and student opportunity
Transparent, high integrity, and mission‑driven
Comfortable working in a small, resource‑limited environment
Qualifications
Nonprofit or comparable community leadership experience
Demonstrated fundraising experience (required)
Experience in education or scholarship administration (valued)
Familiarity with mountain‑area communities (a plus)
This is an opportunity to lead a respected, historic organization that has changed the lives of mountain‑area students for over 80 years. The next Executive Director will shape the future of educational opportunity in this unique and close‑knit community.
If you are interested in applying for the position, please email or mail the following by May 1, 2026:
Email to: susan@bootstrapsinc.org
Mail to Bootstraps, PO Box 66, Conifer, CO 80433
#J-18808-Ljbffr