Looking for a Development Director

Boulder, CO, United States of America

From USD$70,000 To $80,000 / Per Year

Job Description

Job Purpose:
The Development Director works collaboratively with the Executive Director to develop and implement a strategic plan to raise funds 

Position Overview
The Development Director is a leadership position focused on the strategic direction, growth, and overall management of the development department. This includes development and implementation of the annual fundraising plan, donor relations, individual giving, business partnerships (gifts and in-kind contributions), foundation philanthropy, grant writing, special events, reporting, and community outreach to meet revenue goals and promote
the organizational mission.

A successful Development Director is an autonomous worker, detail and goal oriented, with demonstrated skill in relationship building, project support, information management, and verbal and written communication. She/he/they will work in collaboration with the Executive Director and Board to increase annual revenue in support of expanded programming and mission impact as called for within our new and ambitious strategic plan. The ultimate goal is to help donors fulfill their passions and interests in providing joyful, hands on nature experiences to build the next generation of Earth stewards through their giving.

Desired Outcomes:
• Successful design and execution of annual fundraising plan
• Increased number of corporate and foundation donors and advancement of current donors to higher giving levels
• Development and implementation of a sophisticated individual giving program resulting in a significant increase membership and major gift donations
• Demonstrated leadership and engagement as member of Thorne’s Senior Leadership Team
• Strong relationships with Board Members and collaboration on fundraising efforts

Minimum Requirements

Required Education/Experience:
• Bachelor's degree; at least 5 years of documented professional experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Executive-level private sector sales with extensive nonprofit board-level experience would also be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and expand donor relationships
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and roles, patiently and professionally in a time-sensitive environment
• Acute attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple audiences ranging from Staff and Board and volunteers to corporate, foundation, and individual donors and community partners and parents and children
• Effective at working with people of diverse backgrounds and levels of experience
• Capable of working as a member of a team and independently
• Excellent proofreading and writing skills
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and donor management software

Preferred Skills and Abilities:
• Spanish language skills

Desired Behavioral Traits and Attitudes:
Leader, team player, detail-oriented, results-oriented, organized, responsive, creative, resourceful, critical thinker, fun, outgoing, and self-motivated. Passionate about our mission and environmentally concerned and aware.

Job Interrelationships:
• Staff
• Board of Trustees
• Key Funders and Partners
• Key Customers and Vendors


Special Requirements:
Some weekend and evening hours are required. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check.


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Salary and Benefits

From USD$70,000 To $80,000 / Per Year

Accommodation Included :No

Job: Full Time

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