Philanthropy Consultant

Aspen Valley Land Trust•Carbondale, CO

15d•$25,000 - $50,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Aspen Valley Land Trust (AVLT) is the only locally based, nonpartisan land conservation organization dedicated to protecting private lands in the Roaring Fork and middle Colorado River valleys. As AVLT advances an ambitious conservation, stewardship, and community engagement agenda, the organization is simultaneously investing in the systems, staffing, and funding required to sustain this work in perpetuity. In 2026, AVLT is pursuing significant philanthropic goals, including a $1.5M unrestricted revenue target, continued growth of its major donor program, and completion of a multi-year capital campaign which has raised nearly $5.8M. The purpose of this engagement is to support the Philanthropy Director, Executive Director, Deputy Director, and development team in executing AVLT’s 2026 Philanthropy Plan and advancing longer-term fundraising capacity. The Philanthropy Director leads donor strategy, portfolios, and forecasting while managing a significant personal portfolio and supporting organization-wide goals. The consultant will provide capacity, systems support, and partnership to help AVLT meet revenue and relationship-building objectives. An important component of this engagement could include expanded support during the Philanthropy Director’s planned eight-week sabbatical beginning mid-July 2026.

Requirements

Brief description of relevant experience with organizations of similar scale
Proposed approach to supporting execution and fundraising capacity
Description of how you could support during the Philanthropy Director’s sabbatical
Anticipated time commitment and proposed fee structure
Key personnel who would be involved
2-3 References