Job Type
Full-time
Description
Denver Rescue Mission is a faith-based Christian organization that has been changing lives in the name of Christ for over 130 years. We do that with amazing employees who share a passion for serving those who are most vulnerable and who are experiencing homelessness for a variety of reasons. If you are a great people leader with a passion for employee engagement and serving those who serve others, consider whether a leadership position with Denver Rescue Mission is right for you.
The V.P. of Development is a full-time, exempt position of Denver Rescue Mission (DRM). The V.P. of Development reports directly to the President and CEO and is responsible for upholding the policies as set forth by the Board of Directors. This individual will provide the fundraising strategy and management of the Development team for Denver Rescue Mission as well as the Fort Collins Rescue Mission.
Hiring Range: $114,500 – $152,600 annually, based on qualifications and experience.
Our Generous Benefits Package Includes: View Full Benefits Package Here
- Comprehensive health, 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 account
- Paid parental and bereavement leave
- 401(k) with 5% company match, plus opportunity for annual tenure-based incentive contribution
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for managing and working directly with the Directors of Philanthropy (DOP) in Denver as well as Northern Colorado to establish the necessary strategies relating to the Relationship Giving Team (middle and major donor giving).
- Responsible for managing and working directly with the Director of Communications to establish strategies for DRM Direct Mail as well as Newsletter, On-line, Social Media, and Events.
- The V.P. of Development will manage a smaller (
- Manage Grant Writer position (FT staff or outside contract) in the research and applications to local and national foundations.
- Manage and direct the FT Legacy Giving position as well as set the annual strategy for communicating, stewarding and maintaining DRM’s Good Heart Society (GHS) members and prospects.
- Serve as a liaison with outside consultants such as One & All, Money for Ministry, Orchard Foundation and Gateway.
- Responsible for being the liaison for the DRM Foundation Philanthropy Committee.
- Manage and direct the Specialized Giving position. This is a unique position that manages, processes and stewards gifts from DAFs, Company matching gift programs, EZ gifts, Company giving platforms e.g. Benevity, Thrivent and Combined Federal Campaign giving.
- Responsible for establishing and monitoring a DRM Culture of Philanthropy.
- Discuss all new programs and ideas with CEO/President before implementing them.
- Create monthly reporting system for all aspects of the development program.
- Attend appropriate monthly/quarterly staff meetings.
- Assist CEO/President in preparation for monthly Board meetings.
- Handle other tasks as assigned by the CEO/President.
Requirements
- Affirm the Statement of Faith
- Abide by the Employee Handbook
- Possess a BA degree or higher in Business, Sales, Marketing, with further Fund Raising education and certificates earned.
- Personal faith-based commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, lived out and ascribing to DRM’s Statement of Faith.
- CFRE certification preferred.
- 8-10 years of managing a Development Department with revenues exceeding $10 million/yr.
- Prefer experience in direct response, foundation/corporation, capital campaign fundraising.
- Prefer experience in planned giving and middle/major donor cultivation.
- Extensive experience in leadership and supervision of subordinate personnel.
- Willingness to participate in occasional public speaking engagements on behalf of the Denver Rescue Mission.
NOTE: A limited amount of work-related travel may be required occasionally.
Denver Rescue Mission is both an equal opportunity employer and a distinctly faith-based Christian organization. Denver Rescue Mission complies with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, and strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, national original or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, parental status, marital status, political ideology, or current or prospective service in the uniformed services. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment including recruitment, employment, training, and promotion opportunities. Based upon Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, and the U.S. Constitution, Denver Rescue Mission has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with our Statement of Faith and align with our Christian mission.
Salary Description
$114,500 – $152,600 annually