Associate Director, Major Gifts. Job in Denver LilyLifestyle Jobs

Job Type Full-time Description We're making a strategic investment in our development team to support the next phase of our mission's growth. Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000 annually This position is primarily in the office, located at 3201 S. Tamarac Dr., Denver, 80231 Resumes will be accepted through April 30th, 2026. Position Summary: Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) seeks an Associate Director, Major Gifts, who will cultivate relationships with high-net-worth donors to secure gifts in the $5,000 - $25,000 range while managing a portfolio through identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, involving personalized strategies, proposal writing, event outreach, CRM management, and collaboration with development staff to drive significant fundraising for JFS. The creation of this new role at JFS marks a significant milestone, reflecting our community's readiness for expanded investment and continued growth. The Associate Director, Major Gifts, will conduct personal visits and other meaningful interactions to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and close annual and special gifts as well as provide stewardship to their donors. They will ensure maximum results by recommending the strategies needed to successfully solicit their portfolio for annual and event gifts, creating and executing strategies to expand the major gifts pipeline, deepen philanthropic relationships, and maximize philanthropic achievement. Essential Functions: Maintain a personal portfolio of major gift prospects (those giving $5,000 - $25,000 and those with the capacity to give at the major level or higher). Serve as the primary relationship manager for this portfolio, developing and implementing a written donor strategy and maintaining relationship records in Raiser's Edge. Communicate with the portfolio through face-to-face cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship meetings, and written strategies, ensuring each donor has a clear strategy and timeline. Support or conduct face‑to‑face visits, solicitations, and other high‑level interactions with major gift donors and prospects, independently or with a colleague, conducting 12–15 prospect visits per month. Develop solicitation strategies for the annual fund, planned giving, event sponsorship, and growth campaigns, ensuring compatibility and maximizing opportunities with other existing campaigns and appeals. Work with the Gift Administration Specialist/Advancement Assistant/Director of Development to screen and prepare profiles of current and prospective donors; establish and refine research benchmarks as needed. Analyze prospect research with a keen understanding of moves management to steward donors toward major gifts. Utilize Raiser's Edge to track and manage the donor/ prospect portfolio and monitor individual results toward fundraising goals; adhere to timely reporting of results to ensure accuracy of the fundraising pipeline and year‑end projection forecasts. Identify new sources of support from individual major gift prospects and renew existing annual gifts at $5,000+ as needed. Identify potential candidates for planned giving cultivation and solicitation, as well as additional major gift prospects. Work both independently and as a team member to manage relationship building, cultivation, and solicitation within an assigned portfolio of individual major gift donors and prospects with the capacity to make annual and multi‑year leadership and major gifts; assess giving potential, recommend target ask amounts, develop personalized strategies, and secure gifts. Requirements Education/Experience: Minimum of 5–7 years of fundraising experience, with a focus on major gifts, individual giving, or capital campaigns, preferably in a non‑profit or policy setting. Preferred bachelor’s/master’s degree in marketing, communications, business, related field, or equivalent work experience. Technologically adept with strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 and the ability to quickly learn new systems and technology, including CRM databases like Raiser's Edge and project management software. Other: Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful fundraising strategies. Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple complex projects under pressure. Superior writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate dense policy work into persuasive donor communications. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, engaging a diverse range of stakeholders, including wealth managers, family offices, donors, and internal teams. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Familiarity with Jewish culture and the local community is preferred. Excellent organization, time management, analytical, and problem‑solving skills; strong attention to detail; disciplined adherence to program goals. Good judgment and a high degree of confidentiality are a must. Ability to attend occasional evening and weekend events as needed; occasional travel for donor meetings may be required. Assume additional responsibilities as required. A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance are required. Employees must maintain a driving record that meets agency insurance requirements and be able to travel to multiple sites or community locations; mileage reimbursement is provided in accordance with agency policy. Certification/Licensing: None. Supervisory Responsibilities: None. Work Environment: In‑Office Position (Hybrid Possible): Work is primarily performed in our office at 3201 South Tamarac Dr., Denver 80231. The position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule with a combination of remote and in‑office work. Work hours are generally during regular business hours, with some evening or weekend work as required. Essential physical requirements: Frequent sitting and typing; communication and use of standard office and mobile equipment. Physical effort/lifting: May occasionally be required to lift up to 10 pounds. *If requested, reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. JFS EEO Statement JFS is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. JFS does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. COVID‑19 considerations Must be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19 (proof required), subject to legally required exemptions. #J-18808-Ljbffr United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia