Position Title: Development Director

Position:                                  Development Director; non-supervisory
Part/full Time:                        Full Time, occasional evening and weekend hours
Pay Rate:                                  $40,000 annual
Benefits:                                   Health and Dental insurance package;160 hours paid time off annually; some professional skills training support available
Report To:                                Executive Director

The Delores Project is Denver’s largest provider of overnight emergency shelter and transitional shelter for unaccompanied adult women who are homeless.  The Delores Project recently completed a $1 million+ capital campaign and relocated to a permanent facility after six years of seasonal operation in borrowed spaces. 

The development program is entering a period of expansion, moving from a primarily grants-based funding stream to a comprehensive and diverse base of funders that will provide the operating expenses for the approximately $600,000 budget, with special emphasis in increasing funds raised from individuals.   As part of the development program, The Delores Project also intends to build an enhanced communications/marketing component in order to maintain and increase community education and support, including financial contributions, in-kind donations and volunteers.  The Development Director will be primarily responsible for these functions with partnership and hands-on support from the Executive Director.

Essential Tasks:

• With Executive Director, develop and implement annual and long range fundraising and marketing plans to meet organizational budget and community outreach goals;
• Develop and manage individual fundraising program, including direct mail and e-giving strategies; support Executive Director in development and management of major donor program;
• Oversee management of database; utilize Donor Perfect for donor maintenance, including reporting, gift processing, donor histories etc.  Participate in training together with the Volunteer Director to ensure accurate data entry and consistent record keeping;
• Develop and submit grant proposals on deadline for funds from private foundations, corporations, faith communities and local government;
• Prepare evaluations and reports of fundraising activities and organizational accomplishments for funders, The Delores Project Board of Directors and the community;
• Write, edit and develop all external communications and public relations tools, including website, e-newsletters, printed newsletter, annual report, brochures;
• Provide leadership for the Art Show, TDP annual fundraiser, and oversee volunteer committee;
• Represent The Delores Project at public speaking engagements;
• Assure active stewardship program for all funding categories, including donor recognition and  timely gift acknowledgements;
• Participate in The Delores Project collaborative networks, including Denver’s Road Home and Community Shares of Colorado;
• Actively participate in Leadership Team, consisting of Executive, Volunteer, Project and Development Directors;  attend and participate in staff trainings, monthly staff meetings, and other staff activities as appropriate;

Ideal candidate will possess and/or demonstrate the following:

• Bachelors Degree, at minimum;
• minimum 2-4 years professional development experience; experience in successful grant writing preferred;
• initiative, positive energy, outgoing nature and capacity to enjoy meeting challenges;
• impeccable verbal and written communication skills, both persuasive and analytical;  be comfortable with speaking before diverse groups and in social settings;
• high level organizational skills, with ability to create and monitor plans and timelines;
• some experience with donor databases, Donor Perfect preferred;
• some knowledge of  Denver funding community;
• understanding of basic marketing skills and strategies; ability to assess audience and respond quickly, as appropriate
• understanding of and/or be willing to learn and abide by basic professional fundraising ethics and principles, as defined by the Association of Professional Fundraisers;
• ability to work professionally and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and skills in a team environment;
• interest in issues of poverty and homelessness, particularly as they affect women’s experiences;
• experience in desktop publishing and/or website maintenance helpful.

The Delores Project is an equal opportunity employer.  Candidates with combinations of the above skills and experience encouraged to apply.  Applications accepted until noon, Friday, February 1.  Please submit a cover letter and resume as below.  Emailed applications should be submitted as Word document attachments.  Phone inquiries welcome.

Terrell Curtis
Executive Director
The Delores Project
PO Box 1406
Denver, CO  80201-1406

E-mail:  terrell@thedeloresproject.org
Fax:  303-534-1387;  Phone:  303-534-5411 x102