Director of Development

Feb 28

The Women’s Foundation of Colorado
Denver, CO

Anticipated Start Date: 4/21/2025

Description

Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Director of Development leads critical fundraising initiatives while managing the Events Manager and Donor Database Administrator. This role is central to executing WFCO's development strategies, overseeing key giving programs, and maintaining strong donor relationships. The Director plays an essential part in coordinating team efforts and ensuring effective implementation of fundraising activities to meet development goals.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management

Directly supervise and mentor the Events Manager, who among other things, manages WFCO’s Annual Luncheon
Directly supervise and mentor the Donor Database Administrator
Coordinate cross-departmental projects collaborating with Programs, Communications, and Finance teams as needed
Drive implementation of development strategies and best practices

Donor Relations & Fundraising

Lead and grow two primary communities of giving: Power of Extended Philanthropy (PEP) and Empowerment Council (EC)
Oversee annual giving programs and donor stewardship initiatives
Manage grant seeking process, including research, proposal writing, and reporting
Develop and execute strategies for individual donations and major gifts
Participate in WFCO events and donor meetings
Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, ensuring excellent stewardship, and working with other fundraisers to identify, qualify, and prospect donors for greater giving
Basic volunteer management of one-off volunteer projects and opportunities and prospective donors and stakeholders interested in volunteering

Operations & Project Management

Drive daily execution of annual giving programs, ensuring timely completion of donor communications, acknowledgments, and database maintenance
Maintain development calendar and coordinate concurrent activities
Track and report on program metrics, donor engagement, and giving patterns Implement and maintain systems for efficient development operations
Collaborate with Vice President of Development on budget planning and financial projections

Requirements

Preferred experience

Five to seven years of progressive development experience
Supervisory experience
Proven track record in donor relationship management and program coordination
Strong project management skills with ability to prioritize multiple concurrent initiatives
Experience with donor database management (Raiser's Edge preferred)
Excellence in written and verbal communication
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Strong people management and mentoring abilities
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
Commitment to equity and inclusion
Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Collaborative approach to team leadership

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

$75,000 - $90,000

How to Apply for this Job

To apply, submit cover letter and resume to Jobs@wfco.org by Sunday, March 16.

About the Organization

The Women’s Foundation of Colorado (WFCO) is the only statewide, community-funded foundation advancing and protecting the progress of gender, racial, and economic equity for all Colorado women. WFCO has been catalyzing community investment in women and their work since 1987, with over $26.2 million in grantmaking to date. WFCO’s substantial policy and advocacy efforts impact all 2.85 million Colorado women and girls, and their grantmaking reaches women and girls in all 64 Colorado counties.

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