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Colorado Fourteeners Initiative seeks Development Director

Position Title: Development Director

Position Type: Full-time, year-round

Location: Golden, CO

Salary: $35,000 - $45,000 depending on experience

The Development Director will report directly to the Executive Director and will be responsible for developing and implementing effective fundraising and marketing strategies to support the mission and programs of the organization. The Development Director will provide assistance with the financial management of the organization, and other tasks as assigned. The mission of the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative is to protect and preserve Colorado's 14,000-foot peaks through active stewardship and public education.

Position Description:

Work with the Executive Director and the Development Committee of the Board of Directors to develop a strategic, sustainable, long-range fundraising plan. Fundraising strategies will include but are not limited to: Forest Service financial contributions, grant proposals to foundations, corporate solicitations, individual membership and major gift campaigns, and special events.

Work with the Executive Director and other staff to develop a strategic, creative marketing plan to strengthen visibility and to support CFI's fundraising efforts. Maintain systems and records for implementing and reporting funding activities and providing accurate and timely follow-up and reports to donors.

Assist with the effective management of CFI's finances. Work with Executive Director and the Bookkeeper to ensure that CFI financial affairs are conducted in a manner that enables board members to fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities and that satisfies the accountability requirements of all governmental and philanthropic funding sources.

Maintain success of current development and marketing activities and CFI's events.

Responsibilities:

Develop a strategic fundraising plan that will help to ensure a diverse and sustainable funding base to support current and future levels of CFI's programs.

Facilitate and attend Development Committee meetings.

Prepare fundraising synopsis and other reports as requested by the CFI's Executive Director and Board of Directors.

Assist with the effective management of CFI's finances, including the development of Challenge Cost Share Agreements with the Forest Service.

Develop and implement strategies to increase individual donor retention and new donor acquisition, including membership appeals and annual campaigns. Oversee monthly membership renewals, acknowledgements, and donor recognition.

Research, identify, cultivate, and maintain corporate donors. Develop, implement, and solicit corporate sponsorships for CFI projects and programs.

Maintain CFI's grants calendar. Write and submit grant proposals with all necessary supporting information. Research potential funders and schedule introductory meetings as necessary. Acknowledge grants and complete all necessary grant reports.

Create and implement a strategic, creative marketing plan to support CFI programs.

Oversee production of CFI's newsletters, e-newsletters, brochures, PSAs, website, and other marketing pieces. Oversee website content and layout.

Cultivate and maintain media relations and serve as primary liaison between CFI and the media.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

Undergraduate degree or higher, with 2-3 years nonprofit fundraising experience.

Familiarity with local, regional, and national individuals and foundations supporting conservation work.

Strong conservation ethic and belief in CFI's mission. Familiarity with Colorado's 14,000- foot peaks is helpful.

Significant experience with prospect identification, solicitation, grant/sponsorship writing, and donor relations.

Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Expertise in the design, production, and distribution of publications, or editing experience.

Nonprofit marketing/communications experience is helpful.

Comfortable building relationships and interacting with members of Board of Directors, partner organizations, land management agencies, and philanthropic leaders.

Working knowledge of nonprofit management, leadership, and governance.

Utilize Access database, MS Office, and QuickBooks software for most duties.

Other tasks as assigned. CFI is a small nonprofit wherein all members of staff contribute to tasks relating to the overall volunteer management of CFI.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time office-based position in Golden, Colorado. In order to manage CFI's development and marketing activities effectively, some travel, field work, and evening and weekend work is required. Must have valid drivers license.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to TJ Rapoport, Colorado Fourteeners Initiative, 607 Tenth Street, Suite 306, Golden, CO 80401. Please, no phone inquiries. The position will be available until filled (position posted August 2007). No facsimile applications accepted. For additional information about CFI, please visit our website at www.14ers.org.

The Colorado Fourteeners Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all races, ages, sexual orientations, and ethnic and religious backgrounds.

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