JOB BOARD
Director of Development
Lift Up Routt County
Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Director of Development, located in
Routt County, will lead donor relations, and fundraising initiatives that effectively
incorporate LiftUp’s mission. The scope of responsibility includes working with LiftUp’s
Marketing team to develop compelling communications and communication strategies, ,
update existing donor databases, develop and execute fundraising campaigns annually,
communicate with current and prospective donors, cultivating community awareness and
relationships, work with LiftUp staff and donors to evaluate the effectiveness of donor
communications, donor benefits, and donor knowledge of LiftUp, and work with staff to
improve communication strategies and benefits, and partner with LiftUp staff and
Fundraising Committee on fundraising strategies and donor benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Secure revenue, in-kind donations, and build donor relationships (individuals,
corporate and churches/religious organizations)
2. Research and explore new opportunities to secure funding
3. Create and oversee the execution of fundraising strategies, annual fundraising
campaigns and events
4. Manage and oversee donor relations, donor benefits and donor data
• Collaborates with the Executive Director to create clear objectives, strategies, and
goals for Development (Community Awareness, Fundraising, Donations & Donor
Development), resulting in a Development Plan.
• Collaborates with the Executive Director and LiftUp Leadership Team to ensure
consistency in LiftUp’s culture and strategic direction.
• Attends monthly staff meetings, weekly and other management and leadership
team meetings and participates in trainings as needed and required.
• Partners with the marketing director on communication strategies, community
engagement, website updates, newsletters, and events. Develops and implements
annual fundraising program(s) and events with the Executive Director and
Fundraising Committee.
• Identifies prospective individual and corporate donors, develops strategies to
cultivate those relationships and follows through with cultivation.
• Engages volunteer leaders and LiftUp staff in prospective donor identification and
solicitation, as appropriate, to extend impact and avoid duplication of outreach.
• Achieves fundraising goals and ensures implementation of best practices in
cultivation, solicitation, acknowledgment and stewardship of current and potential
donors.
• Researches donor relation programs at local, state and federal organizations.
• Ensures timely and accurate report deliveries to funders and Executive Director.
LIFTUP of Routt County
Director of Development
JOB DESCRIPTION
Interim Director of Development
LIFTUP of Routt County
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
www.liftuprc.org
• Maintains internal and external Donor database(s) and prepares donor
correspondence.
• Consults with Leadership Team and crafts strategy and plan of cultivation for
community outreach opportunities, and implements plan, avoiding overlap.
• Serves as the liaison to various identified community organizations as needed.
• Collaborates with the Executive Director, Capital Campaign Coordinator and
Fundraising Committee to plan funding for expansion opportunities.
• Meets quarterly and annual goals agreed upon with the Executive Director.
• Participates in Committee Meetings and Conference Events, as appropriate.
• Collaborates with Director of Finance to prepare annual budget of Development
operations.
• Working with the Executive Director and marketing team, designs and sends out enewsletters, as needed.
• Orders and sends donor swag to donors as warranted.
• Performs other duties as requested by the Executive Director.
Qualifications:
• Relevant college degree or equivalent work experience in the Development area.
• Experience with: Developing Donor Relationships, Managing Processes, Statistical
Analysis, Developing Budgets, Financial Planning and Strategy.
• Strong verbal communications skills and demonstrated ability to write clearly and
persuasively and to think quickly.
• Commitment to donor satisfaction and customer service.
• Creativity, flexibility and, upbeat “can-do” attitude.
• Sound judgment, impeccable ethical principles with an ability to maintain discretion
and respect confidences.
• Ability to define problems, collect and enter data, establish facts and draw valid
conclusions.
• Ability to function independently and think strategically, while functioning as an
effective team player with the LiftUp staff.
• Skilled at prioritizing workload, managing multiple tasks and meeting tight
deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Canva and website development.
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work comfortably with people from various socio-economic, racial and
cultural backgrounds.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Ability to satisfactorily pass background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
N/A
Organization type:
Non-Profit
Type of role:
Full-Time, Year-Round
Work Environment:
Job Category:
Salary:
$60,000 DOE
BENEFITS
Paid holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave; 401(k); Vision Insurance; Supplemental Accident
and Hospital Indemnity Insurance; Employer-Paid Premium for the following: Medical
and Dental Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance