The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.
The Vice President of Philanthropy plays a pivotal role in advancing the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless(CCH) mission by leading the organization’s fundraising efforts. This position is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to strengthen donor relations, expand community partnerships, and secure financial resources to support organizational priorities. As a member of the executive team, the VP of Philanthropy actively participates in strategic planning and decision-making in partnership with CCH’s CEO and Board of Directors.
Coalition Benefits
- Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.
- Choice of dental insurance or discount plan.
- Vision insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses.
- Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members.
- Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting.
- Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year.
The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.
Qualifications Summary
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Deep understanding of fundraising best practices and trends, particularly in nonprofit and social equity-focused organizations.
- Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans to achieve ambitious fundraising goals.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with a commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and engage donors and stakeholders.
- Proficiency in fundraising software and data analysis tools.
Education and Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree or five years experience required. Minimum of five years of professional fundraising and development experience in a nonprofit setting, including experience with major donors, direct mail, online giving, in-kind giving, capital campaigns, endowments, events, planned giving, and government grants. Demonstrated success in securing large-scale gifts and cultivating long-term donor relationships.
$120,000 - $190,000 a year
WHERE A CANDIDATE IS PLACED IN THE COMPENSATION RANGE DEPENDS ON TOTAL RELEVANT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.
