EVERY JEFFCO STUDENT THRIVES. This is the vision of our foundation and what we stand for and work towards every day. We enable our vision through our mission to connect community and resources to students and classrooms.

Jeffco Schools Foundation plays a very unique role in Jeffco. We are positioned as a trusted partner in K-12 education and have a forty-year-long track record of partnering with our core partner, Jeffco Public Schools, to support academic and enrichment for Jeffco students. We have become a trusted convener across community and county partners in advancing solutions for our students, schools, and communities. We are uniquely poised to set a collaborative learning agenda anchored in what is needed for our students to thrive, to facilitate community engagement in supporting their local schools, to disseminate learning to affect policy and systems shifts, to invest deeply in our highest need areas in what works, and to seed effective practices across Jeffco for transformation at scale.

Jeffco Public Schools includes over 150 public schools, over 69,000 students, nearly 14,000 district and school staff, and spans a vast geography. One in three students are low income.

We are in the business of working with partners who share our goal of giving all students the opportunity to fulfill their dreams. We believe that with a community-wide effort we can improve the academic success of our children, support them in reaching their full potential and effectively address the challenges faced by our students and families.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for a Development Director to assist the Executive Director in building upon the 40-year old success of the Jeffco Schools Foundation. We are seeking a Development Director who shares our values of:

• Students First, always
• Equitable supports matter more than equal supports
• Community and Family Engagement are essential
• Educators and schools are valuable partners and leaders
• Measuring success is critical to achieving success
• Honoring our past is critical to securing our future
• Quality education is the right of every Jeffco student

The ideal candidate will be a highly organized with excellent verbal/communications skills and a thoughtful, persuasive personal style. Self-starters who are comfortable in a fast-paced, project oriented environment tend to be successful in this role.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• To be part of a dynamic team committed to continual learning and growing through understanding how we use our strengths to better serve Jeffco students and community.
• Join an organization that has all of the necessary ingredients for growth and success: a timely mission, a 40 -year track record, an excellent reputation, a committed and active Board of Directors, and deep partnership with the Jeffco School District
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible work environment

JOB OBJECTIVE:

This position is responsible for all aspects of fundraising for Jeffco Schools Foundation including planning, directing, and implementing a major gifts program, annual fund, planned giving program, and special events. The Director works in partnership with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors in all development and fund-raising endeavors.

RESPONSIBILITES & DUTIES:

Annual Fund -

• Plan, manage, implement, and evaluate all aspects of the annual fund
• Collaborate with Executive Director and Executive Assistant, to set annual goals for the annual fund, including the digital and direct mail campaigns, monthly giving, matching gifts, development events, and private grant applications
• In cooperation with the Executive Assistant, develop and produce mass marketing materials for annual fundraising needs
• Create and implement an annual fund stewardship program to move supporters along the donor continuum
• Project and manage annual fund expenses

Individual Donors -

• Create and implement a major donor stewardship program to acknowledge gifts and deepen relationships for sustaining consistent recurring support
• Grow a major gifts program including identification, research, cultivation and solicitation
• Establish and direct a major giving society with an annual event to actively recognize and engage donors at the $1,000 level and above
• Create and implement a legacy giving program that fall in line with the priorities of the foundation

Corporate Partners -

• Research and nurture community leads surrounding corporate sponsorships, in-kind contributions, events, and program partnerships

Special Events -

• Plan, direct, and manage one to two major fundraising special events annually

Community Engagement -

• Schedule and present at nonprofit engagements and other opportunities to promote Family Promise and grow awareness, support, and partnerships
• Collaborate with Board of Directors on how they can be champions for inviting new prospective partners into our work

Administration -

• Oversee fundraising database, prospecting, researching, and tracking systems
• Collaborate with Executive Assistant and Executive Director on an ongoing basis

REQUIREMENTS:

The right candidate for this position will be someone with excellent personal, verbal, and written communication skills and who is passionate about supporting children thrive. The successful candidate will be able to manage multiple fundraising campaigns while meeting deadlines, be committed to quality work, thrive in a fast-paced environment, take initiative, and have a proactive and collaborative approach to working with colleagues. The Development Director is a full-time employee supervised by the Executive Director.

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business, or related field
• Four plus years of development experience in non-profit organizations, particularly major gifts fundraising and legacy giving; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Knowledge and experience in Network for Good strongly preferred
• CFRE preferred
• Must embrace the mission of the Jeffco Schools Foundation
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills
• Possess the skills to work with and motivate staff, board members and other volunteers
• Have the desire to get out of the office and build external relationships
• Be a self-starter and goal driven to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls
• Be organized and exhibit follow through on tasks and goals
• Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate self-confidence, strength of judgement, and good listening ability
• Strong experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Office, email systems and web platforms

SALARY & BENEFITS:

Salary range is $75,000 - $90,000 annually. Jeffco Schools Foundation offers an excellent benefit compensation package including medical and dental insurance, paid vacation, holidays and sick time, a retirement savings plan and more.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Qualified applicants should email a resume and a cover letter to: Courtney.jensen@jeffco.k12.co.us with the subject header: Development Director Position