Chief Philanthropy Officer

Location: 8289 E. Lowry Blvd., Denver, CO 80230

Status: Full-Time/Exempt

Schedule: 8-5, M-F

Annual Pay Range: $128,000 - $165,000 plus bonus

CULTURE, BENEFITS, AND PERKS:

• We value engagement, community, and inclusion, and we know it matters for both our team members and our patients. We provide welcoming, supportive and inclusive care to our patients and a work environment where all team members feel respected and valued.
• We support a culture of work-life balance and provide team members with two free, confidential, and robust benefit programs designed to address the logistical and financial challenges that arise in life.
• Low healthcare premiums: no increases in four out of the last six years
• Employer pays over 90% of the employee medical premiums in some plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1,000, Family $2,000
• Healthcare Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire
• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay/Sick Leave): accrued
• Seven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensation
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Leadership Development Training
• Career & Logo wear
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Certification Pay
• Generous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program
• Robust Team Member Service Awards
• Early Wage Access
• Legal and Identity Protection

REWARDING WORK YOU WILL DO:

The Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO) serves as the enterprise leader responsible for the strategic design, execution, and oversight of all fundraising, philanthropic engagement, and donor development efforts across Care Synergy and its Affiliate organizations, including The Denver Hospice, Colorado Visiting Nurse Association, Colorado PACE, and Pathways. The CPO works closely with the CEO and executive leadership team to ensure that development strategies align with organizational priorities, growth initiatives, and mission advancement.


The CPO leads all aspects of donor engagement, major gifts, corporate giving, foundations, planned giving, annual campaigns, special events, stewardship, and grant strategy to achieve revenue goals that support enterprise-wide operations, programs, and strategic initiatives.

KEY REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Direct Reports: Philanthropy Team, including Donor Database Manager, Events, Grants, Stewardship, and Future Philanthropy/Development Staff

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develops and executes a comprehensive enterprise-wide philanthropic strategy that supports organizational growth, innovation, and mission advancement.
• Cultivates strong relationships with donors, board members, community leaders, foundations, corporations, and other strategic partners.
• Serves as chief fundraiser for the enterprise; actively participates in securing major gifts and cultivating relationships with high-value donors.
• Leads all donor cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship activities to ensure a positive donor experience and long-term engagement.
• Directs the planning and execution of capital campaigns, special initiatives, and legacy giving programs.
• Manages the donor database platform, ensuring data integrity, analytics, and reporting to support fundraising operations and donor development.
• Partners closely with the CEO, Affiliate Presidents, and Board leadership to engage philanthropic leadership in enterprise priorities.
• Develops and manages the enterprise Philanthropy budget; monitors financial performance against revenue targets and forecasts.
• Ensures compliance with all legal, ethical, and regulatory standards for nonprofit fundraising.
• Leads and mentors a high-performing Philanthropy team, fostering professional growth, collaboration, accountability, and goal achievement.
• Represents Care Synergy at key community events, donor meetings, and public engagements to promote awareness, advocacy, and giving.

WHAT WE ARE GOING TO LOVE ABOUT YOU:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field required. MBA or CFRE certification preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience in fundraising and development, preferably in healthcare or nonprofit organizations.

License: Valid Colorado Driver's License and proof of automobile insurance required.

If you need assistance completing the electronic application, please contact our Talent Acquisition team via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. You may also call the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Applications can be completed in person at any one of our affiliate office locations.

The Organization does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, creed, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation/identity, transgender status military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classifications.

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