Head of Development (Remote)

Thrive Colorado Development Director

Our employment support fosters transformation through relational support, healthy challenge and accountability to act. Our program is a five week intensive model to serve marginalized populations in crisis needing the stability of work. Our program is all online with expert, volunteer coaches to allow for faster support not requiring proximity, childcare or transportation. Work restores dignity, rebuilds hope and helps individuals thrive.

Having recently executed our first major fundraiser and revamped our development infrastructure, Thrive is primed for significant growth to empower even more job seekers across the Front Range.

These values guide every decision, interaction, and partnership as we serve our community to further the common good.

Expanding our financial partnership network is critical to sustaining and scaling our mission. The Development Director is a key leadership role responsible for shaping, strengthening, and executing Thrive's fundraising, grant strategy, and donor stewardship efforts.

The Director will be both a strategic communicator and an outgoing relationship-builderable to leverage a deep Denver network and sit comfortably with diverse foundations, banks and church leaders to invite them into our work. Design, implement, and lead comprehensive annual development plans to diversify and grow Thrive's donor base.

Leverage a strong, established Denver network to identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with major donors and philanthropic leaders.

Speak compellingly about Thrive's mission and theology of work, making direct financial asks with confidence and clarity to CEOs, foundations and leaders across Colorado.

Grant Strategy & Pipeline Management

Lead end-to-end grant writing, submission, and reporting strategies to maintain and expand our current baseline of $180,000 in annual grant funding.

Research, identify, and cultivate new foundation and corporate relationships for new grant opportunities aligned with our mission.

Oversee grant editor to ensure high caliber proposals within funding cycle timelines.

Systems & Operations

Oversee the complete donor lifecycle, keeping pipeline records meticulously organized and up-to-date using Salesforce.

Grant cycle, financial records for proposals and contact documentation using Salesforce.

Develop revenue forecasts and track key development metrics to report regularly to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.

Since Thrive is a Christian faith-based organization, qualified candidates agree with the mission and values of Thrive and reflect these values in their life. Must bring a mature faith, high emotional intelligence and understanding of the theology of work.

Deeply networked across the Front Range, with comfort and experience engaging high-net-worth individuals and community leaders.

Relevant background in areas including traditional non-profit development, pastoral leadership, sales, marketing, or finance.

A self-starter with the discipline to begin, manage, and complete complex development processes with high attention to detail.

Proficient with Salesforce, Zoom, Calendly, and standard digital tools.

Demonstrated competence in networking, strategic planning, and pipeline management.

55,000 - $65,000 based on experience with performance incentives

• Full-time (28-30 hours/week), exempt
• Remote, flexible
• Medical and Dental insurance
• Core Ventures