Summary
Description
The Director of Development will design and lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy to secure and grow diverse revenue streams that sustain and expand CCW’s impact. This role ensures that CCW has the financial resources to advance systems-level change—shifting procurement practices of anchor institutions, expanding BIPOC business ownership, catalyzing community-owned real estate, and democratizing ownership models that close the racial wealth gap.
As CCW grows in visibility and ambition, the Director of Development will build strong philanthropic partnerships, deepen relationships with institutional and individual donors, and align fundraising strategy with programmatic goals and long-term organizational sustainability.
How You’ll Meet Those Objectives
Development Strategy & Revenue Growth (~35%)
- Develop and implement a comprehensive annual and multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with CCW’s strategic priorities.
- Establish clear annual fundraising goals across foundations, corporations, government, earned revenue, and individual donors.
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward new and existing funding partners.
- Create and manage a development dashboard to track progress toward revenue goals.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director and program directors to align funding strategies with programmatic growth (Anchor Engagement, BEST, Feeding Anchors, COBRE, Back Office, and emerging initiatives).
- Support the strategy, planning and execution of the capital campaign to secure CCW’s permanent home and entrepreneur space, including cultivating and soliciting major donors, coordinating campaign communications, and tracking process towards goals.
- Collaborate with COBRE Director and Anchor Strategy Director to co-develop the community and institutional investment strategy for commercial real estate.
Foundation, Corporate & Government Grants (~30%)
- Lead grant prospect research, proposal development, and submission processes.
- Develop compelling cases for support grounded in CCW’s program logic models and impact goals.
- Manage grant calendars and reporting requirements to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
- Cultivate relationships with foundation and corporate program officers.
- Support the development of government contracts and funding opportunities where aligned.
Individual Giving & Donor Stewardship (~20%)
- Design and implement an individual donor cultivation and stewardship strategy.
- Develop donor communications in collaboration with the Communications Director, including impact reports and fundraising appeals.
- Recruit and build relationships with major gift donors.
- Support board and staff engagement in donor relationship building.
- Plan and execute donor engagement events and opportunities.
- Develop and maintain CRM systems for donor tracking, reporting, and stewardship
Organizational Leadership & Cross-Team Collaboration (~10%)
- Participate in CCW’s worker self-directed governance processes.
- Support program staff in understanding funding priorities and how to integrate development considerations into program design.
- Contribute to long-term financial sustainability planning.
- Advance additional responsibilities aligned with organizational growth and impact.
Other Duties as Assigned (~5%)
Required Qualifications
- A deep understanding of and commitment to racial and economic justice.
- At least 4–6 years of professional experience in nonprofit fundraising, philanthropy, social enterprise development, or related fields.
- Demonstrated success securing foundation and/or government grants.
- Strong relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders including funders, entrepreneurs, anchor institutions, and community leaders.
- Excellent writing skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives grounded in systems change and equity.
- Strategic thinker who can connect fundraising to long-term organizational vision.
- Experience managing multiple deadlines and funding streams simultaneously.
- Demonstrated success working independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment.
- Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and CRM systems.
- Comfort working in a small, entrepreneurial nonprofit environment with no support staff.
- Enthusiasm for practicing horizontal management and contributing to a worker self-directed structure.
- Reliable transportation (mileage reimbursed).
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual or multilingual skills.
- Experience managing a capital campaign.
- Knowledge of Community Wealth Building principles and inclusive economic development.
- Experience with shared measurement, learning systems, or community-centered evaluation.
- Proficiency in Asana, HubSpot, Zoho, CRM tools, or project management systems.
Work Style & Organizational Culture
- Passion for structural change, racial justice, and transforming economic systems.
- Strong team player who can work autonomously.
- Occasional evenings and weekends for events or donor meetings.
- Comfort with non-traditional approaches to economic development.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to adapt and iterate.
- Respect for community-based models of change.
- High attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
Benefits
How We Invest in You Compensation: We offer competitive compensation ranging from $72,000-$78,000 for this position, depending on experience. Benefits:
- Health Insurance coverage with a significant monthly contribution.
- HSA with company contribution.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match after one year.
- Cell Phone: Reimbursement
- Flexible Officing: Designated office space in Denver with in-office requirements at least one day per week, subject to change.
- Holidays 10 paid holidays per year plus the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
- Vacation Time: Employees are eligible to earn up to 96 hours their first year, with graduated accrual for additional years of service.
- Sick Time: Up to 48 hours per year to use for HFWA qualifying reasons.
- Family Leave: Co. FAMLI
How to Apply
To apply, send a resume and, instead of a cover letter, please answer the following questions in no more than one page:
- Describe your experience securing funding from foundations, corporations, and individual donors. How have you used an asset-based approach in your fundraising? How did that approach influence your strategy, messaging, and results?
- How do you see fundraising as part of advancing racial and economic justice? Describe how you have aligned revenue generation with systems change rather than transactional fundraising.
- What personal, professional, or community experiences shape how you approach this work and connect with CCW’s mission to transform economic systems and close the wealth gap?
Please note that for this application, we are looking for original responses that demonstrate your writing ability and do not utilize AI or large language models. Submit all application materials via email to hr@communitywealth.org with the subject “Development Director.” Applications must be received by 11:59 pm MST on Sunday, March 15, 2026 to be considered. Finalist candidates will be asked to participate in a second interview and to submit three professional references. We will review applications and offer interviews to qualified applicants until the position is filled.
