Development Director
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Henderson, CO, United States
Development Director
Animal Rescue Nonprofit – Capital Campaign Leadership (Denver) Position Overview
The Development Director is a senior leadership role responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the mission and long-term sustainability of this established Colorado-based Non-Profit organization. This position will lead a major capital campaign to support a $14 million campus improvement project while also building sustainable annual revenue through major gifts, foundations, memberships, and corporate partnerships. Key responsibilities include: Assist in establishing the Advisory Board and work closely with the Board to support fundraising initiatives Assist board members in donor cultivation and introductions Prepare briefing materials and fundraising strategy for board engagement Development Operations
Maintain donor records and prospect pipelines Track fundraising performance and revenue targets Prepare reports for leadership and board meetings Complete required documentation for grants, sponsorships, and funding applications Qualifications
Required Experience 7+ years of nonprofit fundraising or development leadership experience Proven success securing major gifts ($25k to $1M) and foundation grants Experience managing capital campaigns or major fundraising initiatives Strong experience cultivating high-net-worth donors and corporate partners Preferred Experience Background in animal welfare, conservation, education, or mission-driven nonprofits Experience designing donor recognition programs or naming campaigns Experience building membership or donor society programs Skills
Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills Strong grant writing and proposal development ability Strategic thinker with the ability to execute fundraising plans Comfortable engaging philanthropists, foundations, and corporate leaders Organized and able to manage multiple fundraising initiatives simultaneously Create, maximize and maintain the Development Company’s Social Media Campaign Leadership & Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate will be: Passionate about animal welfare and rescue work Entrepreneurial and proactive Comfortable working with donors and community leaders Strategic yet willing to execute day-to-day fundraising tasks Skilled at inspiring philanthropic investment in mission-driven work Compensation
Salary and comprehensive benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. Performance incentives tied to fundraising success may be available.
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Animal Rescue Nonprofit – Capital Campaign Leadership (Denver) Position Overview
The Development Director is a senior leadership role responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the mission and long-term sustainability of this established Colorado-based Non-Profit organization. This position will lead a major capital campaign to support a $14 million campus improvement project while also building sustainable annual revenue through major gifts, foundations, memberships, and corporate partnerships. Key responsibilities include: Assist in establishing the Advisory Board and work closely with the Board to support fundraising initiatives Assist board members in donor cultivation and introductions Prepare briefing materials and fundraising strategy for board engagement Development Operations
Maintain donor records and prospect pipelines Track fundraising performance and revenue targets Prepare reports for leadership and board meetings Complete required documentation for grants, sponsorships, and funding applications Qualifications
Required Experience 7+ years of nonprofit fundraising or development leadership experience Proven success securing major gifts ($25k to $1M) and foundation grants Experience managing capital campaigns or major fundraising initiatives Strong experience cultivating high-net-worth donors and corporate partners Preferred Experience Background in animal welfare, conservation, education, or mission-driven nonprofits Experience designing donor recognition programs or naming campaigns Experience building membership or donor society programs Skills
Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills Strong grant writing and proposal development ability Strategic thinker with the ability to execute fundraising plans Comfortable engaging philanthropists, foundations, and corporate leaders Organized and able to manage multiple fundraising initiatives simultaneously Create, maximize and maintain the Development Company’s Social Media Campaign Leadership & Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate will be: Passionate about animal welfare and rescue work Entrepreneurial and proactive Comfortable working with donors and community leaders Strategic yet willing to execute day-to-day fundraising tasks Skilled at inspiring philanthropic investment in mission-driven work Compensation
Salary and comprehensive benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. Performance incentives tied to fundraising success may be available.
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