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National Jewish Health · 12 hours ago

Senior Director, Development Operations

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$156K/yr - $206K/yr

7+ years exp

National Jewish Health is seeking a Senior Director of Development Operations to work with Development leadership in establishing best practices and strategies for fundraising success. The role involves overseeing development communications and prospect research, managing staff, and driving data-led fundraising efforts.

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Responsibilities

Manages and develops an effective staff: providing effective communication, leadership, guidance, and resources. Determines staff qualifications and competency: recruits, interviews, selects, hires, trains, orients, mentors, evaluates, coaches, counsels, disciplines, and rewards. Establishes and monitors staff safety and regulatory compliance

Drives strategic, data-led fundraising efforts by providing vision and direction to Development Operations

Oversees and manages strategic and administrative functions of Development, including communications, , prospect research, database management, pipeline development, and stewardship

Oversees departmental expense reconciliation and revenue forecasting

Responsible for database management, maintenance, and reporting, including tracking, metrics, and data analytics

Support key metrics for fundraising success and provide progress reporting to all departmental staff and key stakeholders

Reviews and updates current standard operating procedures to optimize the Development Operations functions, creating new procedures as necessary

Provides strategic oversight of the prospect management function, ensuring strategies are developed to expand the prospect pipeline for portfolios to move donors through the qualification process

Serves as key liaison across Planned Giving, Special Events, and Major Gift teams to build strengthened portfolios and pipeline of donors

Serves as department liaison to the Finance department

Qualification

Fundraising experienceDatabase managementData analyticsRaiser’s EdgeLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationCreativityDecision makingProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree required

A minimum of 7 years of fundraising or related experience required

Preferred

Experience with Raiser's Edge database

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.

Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.

Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.

Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.

Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.

Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and other employees.

Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.

Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.

Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.

Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan

Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.