Senior Director Of Philanthropy - Northern Colorado

Denver Rescue Mission • Fort Collins, CO

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director of Philanthropy (Northern Colorado) reports directly to the Vice President of Development (VPD) and is responsible for leading and expanding the Mission’s fundraising efforts across Northern Colorado to support ongoing operations, new programs, and future growth initiatives. This role serves as the senior development leader for Northern Colorado, overseeing a growing regional portfolio that currently includes Fort Collins Rescue Mission, Harvest Farm, and prevention programming in partnership with Poudre School District, with the expectation of continued expansion into additional cities, programs, and services across Northern Colorado. The Senior Director provides strategic and operational leadership to the Northern Colorado Relational Giving Team (RGT), with a strong focus on building market presence, expanding the donor base, and increasing revenue through new and existing funding streams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field required
• Minimum of 10 years of direct fundraising experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing a fundraising team, preferably in a large nonprofit organization
• Demonstrated track record of revenue growth and donor engagement success
• Strong knowledge of major donor cultivation and stewardship strategies
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development abilities
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM systems
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Willingness to participate in public speaking engagements
• A heart to serve those experiencing homelessness and poverty
• Must be a Christian holding to the beliefs set forth in the Statement of Faith, expressed by a personal testimony and Christian conduct
• Active driver’s license required

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• Capital campaign experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Northern Colorado Relational Giving Team, ensuring alignment, accountability, and strong team performance
• Direct management of the RGT in Northern Colorado, including mentoring, coaching, goal setting, and performance evaluations, with the Director of Philanthropy serving as a direct report and other team members reporting through that role
• Establish and execute annual fundraising strategies across major gifts, mid-level giving, monthly sustainers, corporate giving, and church partnerships, with a focus on expanding the donor base and increasing market presence
• Ensure effective communication and a positive and courageous group spirit with and among the RGT
• Track and analyze team performance and take action for improvement as needed
• Lead long-range planning efforts to support continued regional growth and expansion
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 50–75 major donors within Northern Colorado, with a strong emphasis on identifying, cultivating, and acquiring new donors
• Develop and execute strategies to expand the donor base, increase donor engagement, and grow revenue across the region
• Ensure achievement of annual revenue and expense targets across all areas of responsibility
• Prepare and manage budgets aligned with regional growth and organizational priorities
• Serve as the primary development leader for Northern Colorado, driving market expansion and fundraising strategy across multiple sites and programs
• Build and strengthen community partnerships to increase visibility, engagement, and revenue opportunities
• Collaborate closely with program and operations leadership in Northern Colorado to align fundraising efforts with programmatic growth and community needs
• Partner with the VP of Programs (Northern Colorado) to identify and develop new initiatives that lead to increased donor and grant revenue
• Effectively collaborate with fellow department leads and site leadership to implement middle and major gift strategies, events, messaging, and donor communications
• Develop and implement strategies to improve team execution, productivity, and effectiveness in a growing market
• Coordinate and facilitate activities between the RGT and Mission colleagues across departments
• Ensure compliance with Mission policies and practices
• Ensure timely planning and effective execution of campaigns, donor communications, and regional initiatives
• Integrate legacy giving strategies for Northern Colorado donors in coordination with the Legacy Giving Officer based in Denver
• Regularly update the VPD on regional performance, growth initiatives, and fundraising outcomes
• Represent Denver Rescue Mission in Northern Colorado through community engagement and public speaking opportunities
• Increase awareness of DRM’s mission, programs, and impact within the Northern Colorado region
• Attend appropriate weekly, monthly, and quarterly staff meetings
• Collaborate with programs, operations, finance, and communications staff to secure appropriate project information, including budgets, and create relevant offers and proposals for donors
• Stay current on fundraising trends and best practices
• Handle other tasks as assigned by the VPD, Chief Impact Officer, or President/CEO

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans include medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous vacation, sick time, and holiday pay, plus paid birthday off and ‘refreshment’ day
• Tuition reimbursement and child adoption benefits
• Employer paid term life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D
• Health savings account with generous employer contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid parental and bereavement leave
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees