St. Francis Center · 1 day ago
Development Officer
Denver, Colorado, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expSt. Francis Center (SFC) is a refuge for people experiencing homelessness in the metro Denver area. The Development Officer plays a crucial role in managing fundraising efforts, community outreach, corporate communications, and advocacy for the organization.
Individual & Family Services
Responsibilities
Develops traditional media opportunities and relationships to help position the St. Francis Center as a prime source of expertise in reporting on homelessness and issues facing our guests
Cultivates St. Francis Center’s Social Media presence to increase visibility and awareness of SFC’s work and accomplishments
Designs and implements a crisis communications plan for SFC
Drafts and circulates regular newsletters to external and internal recipients to encourage awareness of SFC’s work and growth
Advocates on behalf of the Center with funders and community, and identifies opportunities to recruit support for the Center
Represent the organization at community meetings and events
Oversees major events during the year, including the Positive Action Towards Housing (“PATH”) Lunch in May and the annual gala in the autumn
Seeks opportunities for additional events in support of St. Francis Center
Arranges events including identifying, selecting, and working with venues, contractors, and staff and volunteers
Develops events to ensure best practices are followed and to increase the fundraising impact of the events
Collaborates with the Chief Development Officer to hone and execute the organization’s fundraising plan
Develops, drafts, and implements direct mail strategies to maintain donor relationships and raise funds
Manages and executes grant cycle activities, including drafting proposals, reporting, and meeting with funders
Identifies and cultivates connections with community stakeholders to increase organizational capacity
Maintains development/fundraising database
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
At least 5 years of experience in non-profit development, including experience in events, direct mail, and grant proposals
Excellent communication skills in various media including in person, telephone, and electronic
Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask
Strong ability to delegate tasks and duties
Strong commitment to St. Francis Center's mission and vision
Strong organizational skills
Public speaking and facilitation skills
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite, database management, and other productivity tools
Growth-oriented mindset and willingness to learn
Benefits
Employer-paid health insurance with an HRA plan
Employer-paid dental insurance
Employer-paid life insurance
Robust pension plan (5% plus a dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4%)
Generous Employer-paid sick/vacation leave
Company
St. Francis Center
St.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Christie Linsner MSMOB SHRM-CP
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew D. Spinks
Chief Development Officer (CDO)
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