Overview

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Join our dynamic, goal-driven national Development team at National Jewish Health! We’re looking for a passionate and visionary Senior Associate Director to join our team in Denver. This position works to advance our mission to heal, discover, and educate by building impactful philanthropic partnerships.

We’re seeking candidates who have:

A proven track record of securing major gifts ($25,000+).

Success in cultivating six- and seven-figure donors.

Exceptional communication skills and attention to detail.

Experience in creating compelling fundraising proposals.

The ability to develop and sustain strategic relationships with donors and partners.

This position covers Texas and parts of Colorado, with a travel requirement of 25%.

Responsibilities

Identify, cultivate and solicit donors and prospects capable of giving major, planned, capital, endowment, annual or event support. Works with Trustees or other volunteers and creates and implements strategies for donor cultivation and engagement. Develops a fundraising plan to meet defined revenue and activity goals.

Partners with leadership, develops activity plans and implements overall strategies for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of new and existing donors.

Assists with developing strategies to meet or exceed all budgeted revenue goals.

Researches present and prospective donors to determine philanthropic capacity. Confirms and secures donations from donors.

Cultivates donor relationships with high level of personal communication through telephone, electronic, written (letters, invitations, applications, proposals, etc.).

Develops new leadership to serve on the Council of National Trustees as volunteers.

Documents all donor contacts in compliance with National Jewish Health Development procedures.

Maintains active portfolio according to best practices.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field required.

Work Experience: A minimum of five years recent and related fundraising experience required.

Special Training, Certification or Licensure: Additional training in development and non-profit management preferred.

Travel Travel: 20 to 30% travel. Geographic scope includes Texas and parts of Colorado.

Salary Salary Range: $118,000 - $125,000

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 part-time 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.

Core Values

Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.

Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.

Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.

Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.

Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit, where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.

Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.

Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.

Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field required.

Work Experience: A minimum of five years recent and related fundraising experience required.

Special Training, Certification or Licensure: Additional training in development and non-profit management preferred.

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