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Evolve Giving Group

Chief Development Officer

Evolve Giving Group, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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The Staenberg–Loup Jewish Community Center (JCC Denver) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve, strengthen, and inspire the community guided by timeless Jewish values.

For over 100 years, the JCC Denver has served the Greater Denver metro area through educational, social, and cultural programs that are rooted in Jewish values. The JCC creates a vibrant and inclusive social hub with program areas focused on fostering connection, community, and well‑being that include: a robust aquatics, fitness, and tennis center, an early learning school, family and early childhood programs, arts and culture, day and overnight camps, and engagement programming for teens, young adults, seniors, and diverse communities.

The Staenberg-Loup JCC seeks a strategic and skilled Chief Development Officer (CDO) who will oversee the organization’s goal of generating annual philanthropic revenue of $3.5M+, as well as additional funds for capital and special projects. Reporting to the CEO, and working closely with the leadership team, Board, development committee and volunteers, the CDO has direct responsibility overseeing the Development Department to ensure fundraising strategy is in alignment with the organization’s overall goals and objectives. The CDO will ensure that all fund development efforts support building a strong donor base through thoughtful cultivation and stewardship of donors through all fundraising activities to include major gifts, planned gifts, annual giving, grant management, endowments, corporate/foundation support, and special events. A successful candidate will be a collaborative and innovative thought leader, with a forward‑thinking approach, and will bring the latest proven practices to fundraising efforts of the JCC.

The Jewish Community Center values diversity and inclusiveness and is an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation Range

$140,000 - $170,000

To apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Jamie Perry, Director of Talent Services at Evolve Giving Group: jamieperry@evolvegg.com

Key Responsibilities

In partnership with the C‑Suite and other department directors, create and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that drives impactful giving, aligns with the JCC’s mission and values, and establishes measurable goals with clear accountability for success

Oversee the development department budget; optimize resources to ensure effective execution of fundraising activities

Supervise the development staff of 3: Director of Major & Corporate Giving, Major Gifts Officer, Development Coordinator

Direct all stages of identification, cultivation, solicitation, recognition, ongoing stewardship, gift processing, and pledge tracking

Manage a portfolio of donors and cultivate, solicit & steward a select group of major donors

Effectively track, quantify, and report on donor data, goals, and outcomes across all departments

Identify funding priorities and opportunities to create a compelling case for giving

Lead strategy of digital engagement for fundraising

Co‑manage solicitation assignments for Board of Directors

Support the CEO in the Board training process to ensure the board’s understanding and commitment to their role in fundraising

Qualifications & Skills

7+ years of professional fundraising experience in a leadership role within a social service/community focused organization

Demonstrated success cultivating and soliciting 6 and 7 figure gifts

Exceptional written & verbal communication skills, sophisticated interpersonal skills

Ability to inform, motivate, and inspire colleagues and supporters

Proven and direct supervisory and management experience of 2+ individuals, with the ability to provide timely feedback in an appropriate manner

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and donor management tools, Salesforce experience strongly preferred

Strong analytical and reporting skills

Detail‑oriented with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Previous experience working in the Jewish Community, strongly preferred

Passion for the mission of the JCC, and the ability to compellingly articulate its unique value proposition

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