Associate Director of Philanthropy & Engagement
Cherry Creek Schools Foundation, Greenwood Village, CO, United States
Cherry Creek Schools Foundation (CCSF) connects community and private philanthropy to high-impact opportunities that support students, educators, and families across Cherry Creek School District. Through innovation, partnership, and storytelling, we elevate what’s possible in public education.
The Opportunity CCSF is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Associate Director of Philanthropy & Engagement to lead the design and execution of a portfolio of high-impact engagement strategies that deepen connection and inspire philanthropy.
This role sits at the intersection of community, storytelling, and fundraising—bringing together donors, alumni, corporate partners, and educators in ways that build meaningful relationships and drive long-term investment.
The Associate Director will play a central role in shaping how stakeholders experience the mission—translating impact into engagement strategies that strengthen partnerships and grow support for students and schools.
What You’ll Do
Design and lead a curated portfolio of mission-aligned engagement strategies and experiences
Own the planning and execution of CCSF’s flagship annual fundraising event and related engagement opportunities
Develop experiences that prioritize connection, storytelling, and donor engagement over scale alone
Oversee event strategy, logistics, vendor partnerships, and execution with a high standard of quality
Donor & Partner Engagement
Partner with the Director of Development to align engagement strategies with fundraising priorities and revenue goals
Support cultivation and stewardship of donors, sponsors, and corporate partners through intentional engagement planning
Lead sponsor engagement strategy, recognition, and fulfillment tied to events and experiences
Manage high-quality donor communications, including invitations, follow-up, and stewardship touchpoints
Alumni & Community Engagement
Lead the development and growth of alumni engagement strategies across Cherry Creek School District
Create opportunities for alumni, corporate, and community partners to connect meaningfully with CCSF’s work
Build and manage relationships that strengthen public-private partnerships in support of public education
CRM & Engagement Infrastructure
Oversee management and strategic use of the Foundation’s CRM (Bloomerang) to support donor engagement, segmentation, and outreach
Establish and maintain strong data practices that inform engagement strategies and decision-making
Storytelling & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Strategic Communications to integrate compelling student, educator, and community stories into engagement efforts
Collaborate with the Program & Impact Strategist to align engagement strategies with program outcomes and district priorities
Serve as a connector across fundraising, communications, and program teams
What Success Looks Like
High-quality, mission-aligned engagement strategies that deepen relationships and inspire investment
Strong, consistent donor and partner experience across all touchpoints
Measurable growth in alumni, corporate, and community engagement
Clear alignment between engagement efforts and fundraising outcomes
What You Bring
Experience in nonprofit fundraising, engagement, partnerships, or related field
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and initiatives from concept through execution
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage a range of stakeholders
Experience supporting donor cultivation, stewardship, and engagement strategies
Comfort using CRM systems and leveraging data to inform decisions
Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
Sound judgment and ability to operate with independence and initiative
Passion for public education and community impact; familiarity with Cherry Creek Schools highly preferred
Work Structure & Compensation
30–40 hours per week, hybrid role based in Denver Tech Center
In-person presence for events and key meetings; some evening and weekend work required
Salary range: $58,000–$72,000, based on experience
Benefits include a competitive salary, generous paid time off and holidays, health insurance benefits (medical, dental and vision), retirement plan including employer contribution
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The Opportunity CCSF is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Associate Director of Philanthropy & Engagement to lead the design and execution of a portfolio of high-impact engagement strategies that deepen connection and inspire philanthropy.
This role sits at the intersection of community, storytelling, and fundraising—bringing together donors, alumni, corporate partners, and educators in ways that build meaningful relationships and drive long-term investment.
The Associate Director will play a central role in shaping how stakeholders experience the mission—translating impact into engagement strategies that strengthen partnerships and grow support for students and schools.
What You’ll Do
Design and lead a curated portfolio of mission-aligned engagement strategies and experiences
Own the planning and execution of CCSF’s flagship annual fundraising event and related engagement opportunities
Develop experiences that prioritize connection, storytelling, and donor engagement over scale alone
Oversee event strategy, logistics, vendor partnerships, and execution with a high standard of quality
Donor & Partner Engagement
Partner with the Director of Development to align engagement strategies with fundraising priorities and revenue goals
Support cultivation and stewardship of donors, sponsors, and corporate partners through intentional engagement planning
Lead sponsor engagement strategy, recognition, and fulfillment tied to events and experiences
Manage high-quality donor communications, including invitations, follow-up, and stewardship touchpoints
Alumni & Community Engagement
Lead the development and growth of alumni engagement strategies across Cherry Creek School District
Create opportunities for alumni, corporate, and community partners to connect meaningfully with CCSF’s work
Build and manage relationships that strengthen public-private partnerships in support of public education
CRM & Engagement Infrastructure
Oversee management and strategic use of the Foundation’s CRM (Bloomerang) to support donor engagement, segmentation, and outreach
Establish and maintain strong data practices that inform engagement strategies and decision-making
Storytelling & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Strategic Communications to integrate compelling student, educator, and community stories into engagement efforts
Collaborate with the Program & Impact Strategist to align engagement strategies with program outcomes and district priorities
Serve as a connector across fundraising, communications, and program teams
What Success Looks Like
High-quality, mission-aligned engagement strategies that deepen relationships and inspire investment
Strong, consistent donor and partner experience across all touchpoints
Measurable growth in alumni, corporate, and community engagement
Clear alignment between engagement efforts and fundraising outcomes
What You Bring
Experience in nonprofit fundraising, engagement, partnerships, or related field
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and initiatives from concept through execution
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage a range of stakeholders
Experience supporting donor cultivation, stewardship, and engagement strategies
Comfort using CRM systems and leveraging data to inform decisions
Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
Sound judgment and ability to operate with independence and initiative
Passion for public education and community impact; familiarity with Cherry Creek Schools highly preferred
Work Structure & Compensation
30–40 hours per week, hybrid role based in Denver Tech Center
In-person presence for events and key meetings; some evening and weekend work required
Salary range: $58,000–$72,000, based on experience
Benefits include a competitive salary, generous paid time off and holidays, health insurance benefits (medical, dental and vision), retirement plan including employer contribution
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