Director of Development

Join one of Colorado’s most loved community organizations and be part of a team that is changing the lives of thousands of neighbors in need across our state.

Project Angel Heart continues to grow, and we need a savvy Director of Development who will work in concert with the Chief Development Officer and the CEO to develop and execute various fundraising strategies and manage a robust calendar of donor engagement campaigns throughout the year. Our high-energy, friendly culture is focused on diversity, equity and inclusion and we welcome dynamic candidates with a focus on individual donor expertise.

About Project Angel Heart:

Project Angel Heart delivers nutritious meals to improve quality of life, at no cost, for those coping with serious illness. With an annual operating budget of approximately $7 million and 45 full-time staff, the organization will deliver an estimated 755,000 meals to 5,000 people throughout Colorado this year.

Project Angel Heart has a broad and strong individual donor base with more than 7,000 annual, individual donors, as well as robust support from businesses, foundations, community organizations, and government grants.

Position Overview:

The Director of Development will help Project Angel Heart achieve significant growth by directly overseeing individual donor strategy, with a focus on retention and upgrades of individual donors at all levels, as well as acquisition of new donors. This includes developing strategy and campaigns focused on sustaining gifts, workplace giving, and planned gifts. The Director of Development will maintain and grow their own portfolio of individual donors, with the responsibility of cultivating, soliciting, upgrading, and stewarding these donors through personal interaction.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven, values-driven nonprofit fundraiser who is interested in joining a collaborative, dedicated, high-performance development team in pursuit of big goals.

Amount of Time and Status: Full-time, exempt position with occasional evenings and weekends

Reports to: Chief Development Officer

Supervises: Development Assistant and Database Administrator

Compensation:

Project Angel Heart offers a competitive salary of $75,000-$90,000 (based on experience) in addition to comprehensive health insurance options from both Aetna and Kaiser Permanente, vision and dental insurance, as well as short and long-term disability insurance. We offer a generous paid time off program, parental and family leave, meals from our culinary team three times a week, a wellness reimbursement program, and a sabbatical program, in addition to a matching retirement fund that is available after one year of employment.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities Include:

• Develop, implement, and lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy for individual donors including direct mail appeals, email campaigns, recurring gifts, tributes/memorials, and other individual giving streams.
• Analyze a multi-faceted fundraising program for strategic development and growth.
• Create strategy for cultivating and stewarding Project Angel Heart’s major donors through the agency’s three donation level-based giving clubs (Red Apron Circle, Chef’s Circle, and Executive Chef’s Circle) with the goal of increasing and retaining membership.
• Manage the recurring donor giving club’s (Bread & Butter Club) retention and recruitment activities, including developing and executing strategies for upgrading, coordinating recognition programs, and overseeing acknowledgements.
• Manage planned giving efforts including the recruitment, stewardship and acknowledgement of Legacy Circle members.
• Identify, steward, and grow a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects, utilizing a moves management approach.
• Prepare individualized proposals and impact reports for major donors.
• Design and produce general fund appeals in coordination with the Director of Marketing and Communication, conducting appropriate analysis and reporting.
• Supervises:

o Database Administrator, managing the organization’s donor-related database and reporting systems

o Development Assistant with a focus on daily donation management, donor acknowledgement, and multi-faceted team project support

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• At least 5 years of nonprofit fundraising experience and a track record of meeting or exceeding goals.
• Experience effectively cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors; major donor experience is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write compelling donor communications and comfort with public speaking.
• Previous responsibility creating effective fundraising plans and strategic goal setting is preferred.
• Demonstrated success working collaboratively and developing effective working relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to independently make decisions and problem solve effectively.
• Ability to build relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and cultures.
• Track record of prioritizing and managing work effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to lead with enthusiasm and demonstrate emotional intelligence; previous supervisory experience is preferred.
• Ability to maintain and honor confidential information.
• Proficiency in donor databases/CRM systems. Raiser’s Edge experience preferred.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and own transportation

Working Environment/Physical Activities:

Work environment is an office setting with some remote work flexibilities available. Physical activities include: sitting at a desk and working on a keyboard and computer; conducting business over the telephone and via email; and using fax, copy, and postage meter machines. Position may require driving a vehicle on occasion, moving agency materials up to 45 pounds, and moving materials of up to 45 pounds in and out of a vehicle. Event-related work involves long hours standing while directing volunteers and interfacing with volunteers, guests, and donors. This position requires the ability to enunciate clearly and interface professionally with the public.

Application Procedure:

Please submit resume and a statement of interest or cover letter via email only to: jobs@projectangelheart.org. Please, no phone calls. Project Angel Heart values diversity and inclusivity and is always looking to diversify our staff with an eye toward race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and age, among other areas. Candidates who bring such diversity are encouraged to apply. Target start date: Immediately.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Denver, CO 80216: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person