Director of Philanthropy

Tennyson Center for Children•Denver, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Tennyson Center for Children, our core values guide everything we do. We are Joyful , finding optimism and strength even in challenges; Curious , always learning and innovating to provide the best care; Dependable , building trust through reliability; Authentic , celebrating uniqueness and creating safe, inclusive spaces; and Compassionate , deeply caring for our teammates, our clients, and the community we serve. If these values resonate with you, we’d love to have you join our team and help us make a lasting impact on the lives of children across Colorado! The Director of Philanthropy leads Tennyson Center for Children’s fundraising and development efforts. This position reports to the Chief Development & Marketing Officer, works closely with the Director of Development Operations & Manager of Marketing & Communications to ensure the department exceeds revenue and growth goals, supervises the Events Manager, Community Engagement Coordinator and contract grant manager. This position has a range of responsibilities including individual and corporate donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, special events, grants, and annual appeal implementation and success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 5 years of successfully inspiring and leading a fundraising team that raises more than $5M per year with 5 to 7 figure gifts from corporations, individuals, events, grants, family foundations/donor advised funds and estate gifts.
Knowledge of or proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, Raiser’s Edge and other CRM software.
Valid CO driver licensure

Responsibilities

Cultivates, solicits and stewards a donor portfolio of at least 150 individual and corporate prospects
Increases revenue by identifying, prospecting and acquiring new donors
Supervises the Events Manager and Community Engagement Coordinator to secure and steward corporate event sponsorships, volunteers and community partnerships
Works closely with the Manager of Marketing & Communications to plan and execute the annual appeal campaign and strategy
In conjunction with the team, promotes events, peer to peer fundraising, monthly giving, 3 rd party fundraisers and planned giving
Supports grant research through identifying new corporate and national grant opportunities

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Options (United Healthcare for Medical and Guardian for Dental & Vision)
Health Savings Account & FSA Options
Generous PTO + 13 paid holidays
Paid Mental Health days to regroup and recharge!
Retirement Plan with the Pension Fund: Tennyson will match up to 4% of annual salary.
Voluntary Benefits through Guardian: Accident, Critical Illness, Disability, Hospital Indemnity
Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D with options to purchase additional coverage
Company paid Short Term Disability with options to purchase additional coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus
Professional Development Assistance
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.