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Position Title: Development Director

Reports to: Executive Director (s)

Location: Denver Indian Center, Inc. 4407 Morrison Road Denver, CO 80217

Salary: Salary Range: 80K – 85K

Position Summary

The Development Director position is critical for driving fundraising initiatives that enable Denver Indian Center to achieve its mission. This involves conducting research on potential donors, nurturing relationships, and managing fundraising activities. As part of our Native-led organization, you will spearhead strategic community projects and contribute to our overall objectives.

This role is vital for the Denver Indian Center's mission to support the American Indian community. Strong professional communication skills, initiative, and a proven track record of successful fundraising and impactful external presentations are necessary qualifications for this position and our organization's success.

At the Denver Indian Center, we cultivate a culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and an unwavering dedication to our mission. This role requires collaboration within our organization, with partners, donors, and affiliates at both local and national levels. It is about providing exceptional service to our current and potential donors.

Job Requirements

The Development Director role entails the following responsibili􀆟es at Denver Indian Center:

• Oversees Denver Indian Center's fundraising programs, including researching grant opportunities, developing individual giving programs, direct mail acquisition, donor cultivation, social media giving campaigns, and face-to-face canvassing.

• Manages constituent services, such as systems development, training, and creation of donor communications.

• Takes charge of the development and management of all direct response grant budgets, preparing reports for donors and Executive Leadership.

• Possesses knowledge of CRM tools and their application in supporting marketing-based fundraising efforts, including data, reporting analysis, and function enhancements.

• Handles grant-making activities, conducting research to identify suitable grants, performing research to support grant applica􀆟ons, and creating tailored solutions for funders' specific requests.

• Displays excellent writing skills, capable of condensing complex thoughts into concise, compelling, relevant, and engaging messaging.

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of donor/customer rela􀆟onship management database software and sophisticated marketing-based analytics/reporting.

• Has experience in budget prepara􀆟on, budget management, and budget tracking.

• Possesses the ability to build and manage teams with different, yet related func􀆟ons.

• Can work independently, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Exhibits strong project management skills and a proven track record of success working with consultants and organization partners.

• Demonstrates personal characteristics such as initiative, discretion, mature judgment, positve behavior, and performance.

• Actvely represents Denver Indian Center, Inc. in public meetngs and events to build trust, raise awareness, and cultivate a positve perception among key audiences.

• Displays a demonstrated knowledge and interest in understanding American Indian culture in both historic and contemporary settings.

• Demonstrates integrity and commitment to confidentiality.

• Possesses cultural awareness and an approach that respects and values the diversity of the communities served.

Required Educaton/Experience

The Development Director position requires the following qualifica􀆟ons:

• A Bachelor's degree in business administration, business communication, business management, or related fields. A Master's degree is preferred.

• 5-7 years of relevant experience, with the qualifications mentioned above.

• Proficiency in nonprofit operations, gift acquisition, fundraising, and gift management, as well as collaboration in grant-making.

• Experience in grant research, grant writing, and grant management and reporting.

• Familiarity with marke􀆟ng-based fundraising methods and approaches.

Preferred

The Development Director posi􀆟on also requires the following qualifica􀆟ons:

• Knowledge and experience with CRM tools and fundraising databases.

• Demonstrated experience in procuring large federal grants, lucrative foundation grants, and managing major capital campaigns.

• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills, along with a keen eye for detail and strong analytical skills.

• Understanding of the different types and levels of funds and their tax liability/benefits.

Work Environment

• Professional office settng in building 8-5.

• Frequent Travel, both local and out of state

• Availability to occasionally work evenings and possible weekends to represent Denver Indian Center, Inc with the community.

• Li􀅌ing up to 35 pounds

• Be able to walk, talk, hear, sit, stand, and operate a computer, handheld devices, reach with hands and arms. The individual must be able to move within the organiza􀆟on to assist with moving items for an event.