Director of Development

ABOUT USChild Advocates - Denver CASA advocates for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect by training diverse volunteers who create opportunities for children, youth, and families to thrive. We train and supervise Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers who work with children and youth who have an open child welfare case.ABOUT THE ROLELead and execute the organization's fundraising and resource development strategy, including major gifts, corporate sponsorships, grants, and eventsPersonally cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of individual donors and corporate partnersOversee the annual giving campaign and the Bloomerang donor database, in partnership with the Development AssociateServe as the organization's lead storyteller, working with program staff to bring donor communications to lifeSupervise two direct reports - the Community Engagement Manager and the Development AssociateEXPECTATIONSWithin 15 DaysMeet with the Executive Director, Development Committees, and both direct reportsReview the current development plan, donor database, and grant calendarBegin building relationships with key donors, board members, and the contracted grant writerWithin 30 DaysAssess the health of the annual giving campaign and major gift programTake working ownership of the grant calendar and grant writer relationshipBegin attending Development Committee (Event and Strategic) meetingsWithin 60 DaysTake full ownership of the development plan and begin actively managing a donor portfolioLead planning for upcoming fundraising eventsReport initial findings and recommendations to the Executive Director and BoardNEED TO HAVEFundraising Track Record: 5+ years of fundraising experience with a record of building strategic plans and meeting or exceeding revenue targetsMajor Gifts: Proven experience personally soliciting and stewarding individual major gifts and corporate partnershipsRevenue Growth: Track record of increasing revenue year over year from diversified funding sourcesGrants Knowledge: Understanding of grants and the grant cycle, with experience overseeing or working alongside a grant writerEvents: Proven experience planning successful in-person eventsNICE TO HAVEMission Fit: Strong commitment to Denver CASA's mission and the children and families it servesEducation: Bachelor's degree in Social Services or equivalent work experienceCultural Competence: Experience building inclusive relationships across diverse social, economic, and ethnic backgroundsCommunication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including copywritingTech Comfort: High level of competence with technology and donor/event softwareSCHEDULEFull-time, exemptHybrid - two days per week in the officeSome evening and weekend hours required for eventsBENEFITSSalary range: $95,000–$110,000PTO + paid sick time offPaid holidaysMedical, dental, and vision insuranceShort-term disability and life insurance403(b) retirement plan