The Place · 1 day ago
Development Director
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$72K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expThe PLACE is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting youth at risk of homelessness, and they are seeking a Development Director to lead their fundraising and engagement strategy. This role involves managing development efforts, building community partnerships, and creating impactful fundraising initiatives.
Performing ArtsTheatreTraining
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and manage the annual development strategic plan aligned with organizational goals and mission priorities
Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, working collaboratively to build and strengthen the development function and team
Track progress toward fundraising goals and adapt strategies as needed in a changing funding environment
Prepare development reports and updates for leadership and the Board of Directors. Work with the Board of Directors Development Committee
Build, steward, and sustain strong relationships with individual donors, major donors, corporate partners, foundations, and community and civic leaders
Manage donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship across giving levels
Support and grow a portfolio of individual and major gift prospects
Collaborate with the CEO and Board members on donor engagement and solicitation strategies
Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with local businesses, civic organizations, government partners, and community stakeholders
Represent The PLACE in community, civic, and philanthropic settings to advance awareness, trust, and engagement
Lead planning and execution of the organization’s major annual fundraising event, including sponsorships, logistics, and follow-up
Identify and develop additional engagement opportunities that strengthen community partnerships and donor relationships
Represent The PLACE in the community and cultivate strategic partnerships
Oversee development operations, including CRM/database management, data entry, gift tracking, acknowledgements, and reporting
Analyze fundraising data to inform strategy, identify trends, and support decision-making
Ensure accurate and timely donor communications and acknowledgements
Oversee volunteer engagement in collaboration with program staff, ensuring alignment with mission and capacity
Work cross-functionally with finance, programs, and communications to ensure cohesive messaging and donor experience
Support grant writing and reporting efforts in collaboration with leadership and finance staff, as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit development, communications, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of nonprofit fundraising or development experience
Demonstrated success building and stewarding donor relationships
Experience planning and executing fundraising events
Comfort working across the full development spectrum—from strategy to hands-on execution
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Must be computer proficient and possess experience of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Must pass both federal and state background checks
Preferred
Experience with Bloomerang software
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous vacation and sick leave policy
Paid holidays
A performance-based bonus opportunity is available after the first year of employment, recognizing exceptional individual performance and meaningful progress toward organizational goals, as determined by the CEO and the Board of Directors.
Company
The Place
The Place is a dance development school providing training, creation, and performance of dance.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase