Director of Staff Development jobs in Fort Collins, CO

Organization: Healing Warriors Program

    Location: Hybrid Remote 

Ft. Collins Headquarters- Front Range Colorado Clinics (Ft. Collins to Colorado Springs)

Employment Type: 0.75 Part-Time 

Salary: $65,000 

Overview:

Healing Warriors Program envisions a suicide-free world where all veterans and their families thrive. Our mission is to improve the wellness of veterans and their families through non-narcotic care.

We seek a dynamic and driven Development Director to lead our fundraising and donor engagement efforts. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the sustainability and growth of our mission to improve the well-being of those who have served. The Healing Warriors Program provides no-cost, non-narcotic therapy utilizing acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, and Healing Touch for Veterans, service members, and their families. These complementary alternative medicine therapies work in conjunction with the client’s medical care to promote whole-person wellness. In addition to the complimentary alternative medicine therapies that we provide in our clinics, our dedicated client care specialists work to identify any additional needs that our clients require and connect them with our network of community resources.

Key Responsibilities

Donor Management:

Build, nurture, and expand relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations.

Develop and implement strategies for donor cultivation, stewardship, and retention.

Maintain and optimize donor database for accurate tracking and reporting.

Event Sponsorship and Fundraising:

HWP holds 2-3 fundraising events annually, with many organizations holding fundraisers on our behalf

Support 3^rd Party fundraising (restaurant nights, 3^rd party event support) 

Lead efforts to secure sponsorships for events, campaigns, and initiatives

Collaborate with the Marketing and Outreach Coordinator to promote HWP events

Collaborate with contract Event Coordinators for event planning

Securing sponsorships and promoting ticket sales for fundraising events

Drive innovative approaches to increase revenue from special events

Strategic Development Planning:

Collaborate with the Executive Director, Grant Manager, and Finance Director to create and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies

Set measurable goals to meet annual development objectives

Create and maintain a fundraising calendar

Work closely with the Marketing and Outreach Coordinator to align fundraising efforts with marketing strategies.

Provide regular updates and reports to the Executive Director and board members on development progress and goals.

Qualifications:

Commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Healing Warriors Program 

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, or a related field

Minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising, donor management, or nonprofit development is preferred

Proven track record of securing major gifts and sponsorships

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire donors.

Proficiency in donor management software (HWP uses Neon)

Proficiency in Microsoft applications (TEAMS, Outlook, Xcel, Word, etc.) 

Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Benefits:

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Two weeks of annual paid time off 

Paid Federal Holidays (Veteran-specific holidays we participate in parades/events)

Employee wellness program 

Professional development and growth opportunities (courses, seminars, boot camps, etc.)

Growth opportunity to full-time 

Application Process:

 Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to HR@healingwarriorsprogram.org

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Healing Warriors Program is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.