Associate Director of Annual Giving
Western Resource Advocates (WRA), Boulder, CO, United States
Salary Range: $97,750.00 To $115,000.00 Annually
Position Summary Under the direction of the Development Director, the Associate Director of Annual Giving is responsible for the strategic leadership and management of the organization’s annual giving program. This is a newly revised role which oversees all aspects of annual fundraising below the major gift threshold, including donor qualification, segmentation, and moves management, with a focus on donor acquisition and retention, annual revenue, and long-term donor value. As a senior member of the Development team, the Associate Director of Annual Giving develops and executes annual fundraising strategies, manages the annual donor pipeline, and works closely with frontline fundraisers, Marketing & Communications, and senior leadership to ensure a coordinated, donor-centered approach to fundraising.
About Western Resource Advocates WRA fights climate change and its impacts to sustain the environment, economy, and people of the West. We respect the different needs of diverse people and partner with them to develop a shared vision for progress—one that advances communities while protecting biodiversity.
Our team of policy experts, scientists, economists, and attorneys has a 30-year history of working where decisions are made, sweating the details, creating evidence-based solutions, and holding decision makers accountable. This on the ground work with policymakers and other advocates advances clean energy, protects air, land, water, and wildlife—and sustains the lives and livelihoods of the West.
Location The position can work remotely from the Denver-Boulder metropolitan area, be based in either WRA’s Denver or Boulder office; or a hybrid of the two. Access to a major airport is required, as travel (25% or more depending on location) is required.
Salary and Benefits The salary range for an Associate Director of Annual Giving is $97,750 – 115,000 annually; salary depends on relevant experience and new staff rarely start at the top of the range. WRA’s excellent benefits package includes a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to 5% matching and health, dental, vision, and life & disability insurance with 100% of premiums paid by WRA. Annually, staff receive seventeen days paid vacation leave to start, twelve paid sick days, one paid volunteer day, twelve paid holidays, and WRA is closed for Winter Break between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day for additional paid time off. Employees are eligible for up to twelve weeks of parental leave, and after five years, staff are eligible for up to twelve weeks of paid sabbatical leave. Position is full-time exempt.
Diversity and Inclusion / Equal Opportunity Diversity and inclusion are a critical component of our business strategy, mission and vision. Western Resource Advocates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status.
Diversity and inclusion are a critical component of our business strategy, mission and vision. We welcome candidates from an array of backgrounds and experiences to join our team.
Qualifications & Competencies Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position will be considered. For example, the requisite experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities would include:
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in annual giving, digital fundraising, or individual fundraising.
Demonstrated success managing multi-channel fundraising programs and donor pipelines.
Experience with donor segmentation, qualification, and moves management.
Proven ability to execute fundraising practices and research, and donor-centric outreach experience.
Expertise in donor management software, Raiser’s Edge preferred.
Commitment to ethical fundraising practices and donor-centered engagement.
Experience directly managing staff.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and highly organized.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and goals.
Comfort and skill in communicating with a variety of donors, constituencies, and audiences.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
Ability to break down complex subject matter into understandable and compelling language.
Working Environment and Travel The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation including:
A typical office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.
Prolonged periods of time at a desk and working on a computer.
Position requires some travel by automobile, airplane, etc.
Travel Requirements Travel to meetings, conferences, donor events, and other work-related events is required within WRA’s region. This is in addition to travel required for retreats, and other internal organizational meetings. Typically, there is at least one all-staff retreat and one Development retreat in our region each year at which attendance is required. Access to a major airport is required. This is approximately 25% of the time depending on the location of work.
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Position Summary Under the direction of the Development Director, the Associate Director of Annual Giving is responsible for the strategic leadership and management of the organization’s annual giving program. This is a newly revised role which oversees all aspects of annual fundraising below the major gift threshold, including donor qualification, segmentation, and moves management, with a focus on donor acquisition and retention, annual revenue, and long-term donor value. As a senior member of the Development team, the Associate Director of Annual Giving develops and executes annual fundraising strategies, manages the annual donor pipeline, and works closely with frontline fundraisers, Marketing & Communications, and senior leadership to ensure a coordinated, donor-centered approach to fundraising.
About Western Resource Advocates WRA fights climate change and its impacts to sustain the environment, economy, and people of the West. We respect the different needs of diverse people and partner with them to develop a shared vision for progress—one that advances communities while protecting biodiversity.
Our team of policy experts, scientists, economists, and attorneys has a 30-year history of working where decisions are made, sweating the details, creating evidence-based solutions, and holding decision makers accountable. This on the ground work with policymakers and other advocates advances clean energy, protects air, land, water, and wildlife—and sustains the lives and livelihoods of the West.
Location The position can work remotely from the Denver-Boulder metropolitan area, be based in either WRA’s Denver or Boulder office; or a hybrid of the two. Access to a major airport is required, as travel (25% or more depending on location) is required.
Salary and Benefits The salary range for an Associate Director of Annual Giving is $97,750 – 115,000 annually; salary depends on relevant experience and new staff rarely start at the top of the range. WRA’s excellent benefits package includes a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to 5% matching and health, dental, vision, and life & disability insurance with 100% of premiums paid by WRA. Annually, staff receive seventeen days paid vacation leave to start, twelve paid sick days, one paid volunteer day, twelve paid holidays, and WRA is closed for Winter Break between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day for additional paid time off. Employees are eligible for up to twelve weeks of parental leave, and after five years, staff are eligible for up to twelve weeks of paid sabbatical leave. Position is full-time exempt.
Diversity and Inclusion / Equal Opportunity Diversity and inclusion are a critical component of our business strategy, mission and vision. Western Resource Advocates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status.
Diversity and inclusion are a critical component of our business strategy, mission and vision. We welcome candidates from an array of backgrounds and experiences to join our team.
Qualifications & Competencies Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position will be considered. For example, the requisite experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities would include:
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in annual giving, digital fundraising, or individual fundraising.
Demonstrated success managing multi-channel fundraising programs and donor pipelines.
Experience with donor segmentation, qualification, and moves management.
Proven ability to execute fundraising practices and research, and donor-centric outreach experience.
Expertise in donor management software, Raiser’s Edge preferred.
Commitment to ethical fundraising practices and donor-centered engagement.
Experience directly managing staff.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and highly organized.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and goals.
Comfort and skill in communicating with a variety of donors, constituencies, and audiences.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
Ability to break down complex subject matter into understandable and compelling language.
Working Environment and Travel The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation including:
A typical office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.
Prolonged periods of time at a desk and working on a computer.
Position requires some travel by automobile, airplane, etc.
Travel Requirements Travel to meetings, conferences, donor events, and other work-related events is required within WRA’s region. This is in addition to travel required for retreats, and other internal organizational meetings. Typically, there is at least one all-staff retreat and one Development retreat in our region each year at which attendance is required. Access to a major airport is required. This is approximately 25% of the time depending on the location of work.
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