Corporate Giving Director jobs in Colorado

Description

Foothills Animal Shelter seeks a director of leadership giving who is committed to advancing the mission and vision of Foothills Animal Shelter and excited to engage in the transformative work of animal welfare. This will be a one-half to three-quarters time position working 20-30 hours per week.

Who We Are

As an open admission shelter, we are committed to being here for families and their pets in Jefferson County, Colorado. We identify as a socially conscious shelter, caring for more than 9,000 dogs, cats, and small animals every year with a compassionate team of staff and volunteers who are committed to the physical and emotional wellbeing of every pet we serve. We employ 75 staff, are supported by 300 volunteers, and have a $6.6 million operating budget for 2024.

What You Bring

• You are a compelling communicator who connects our donors and our community to the many ways that Foothills Animal Shelter makes life better for people and pets.
• Relationships with people motivate you, and meaningful connections over shared values and goals are a bright spot in your workday.
• You bring an expert understanding of fundraising strategy, proven success in fundraising, and prior experience managing a major donor portfolio.
• You are not daunted by an aggressive but realistic fundraising goal, and you are already making plans to succeed.
• You work collaboratively with leaders across departments and make decisions based on what is best for the organization as a whole.
• You recognize the significance of the human-animal bond, and you are excited to raise funds that support the formation and continuation of these powerful relationships.

What You’ll Do

• Champion the Shelter’s efforts to build a more sustainable future for animals by raising critical funds in support of our mission.
• Engage prospective donors and sponsors with the mission of Foothills Animal Shelter by connecting them with the positive impact our work has on animals and people.
• Manage and continuously build a portfolio of individual donors and corporate sponsors to be stewarded by you and the executive director.
• Create and implement a legacy giving program and provide stewardship for those individuals who have questions or interest in establishing legacy gifts.
• Conduct facility tours with donor prospects, current donors, and businesses.

What We Offer

• Let’s start with the obvious: we offer truly meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of thousands of animals each year.
• Foothills Animal Shelter serves one of the most populous counties in Colorado.As a member of the leadership team, the opportunity to affect positive outcomes for both people and animals is unparalleled.
• Our shelter is conveniently located between Denver, Colorado, and the magnificent Rocky Mountains, so you get the best of both worlds access to all the cultural benefits of a major urban area while only a short drive to the mountain adventure of your choosing.
• We strive for a healthy work-life balance, offering schedule flexibility and generous time off benefits to support your Colorado lifestyle.
• We offer a full spectrum of employee benefits to full-time employees (30 hours/week) including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts. Currently, two of our medical plans and our dental and vision plans are offered at no cost for employee-only coverage.
• Part-time and full-time employees meeting eligibility requirements may enroll in our retirement plan with 4% employer match and immediate vesting.
• The salary for this position will be $40,000 - $75,000 annually (based on 20-30 hour workweek), depending on education and depth and breadth of relevant experience.

Application closing date: April 15, 2024, or until a qualified candidate is hired.

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