Summary
Description
Administrative – Denver, Colorado (Hybrid)
Disability Law Colorado (DLC) is a statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to securing the rights of the more than one million Coloradans with disabilities. As Colorado’s Protection and Advocacy agency, we use our federal authority to root out discrimination, abuse, and neglect—from schools to prisons, nursing homes to voting booths. For more information, visit disabilitylawco.org.
RESPONSIBILITIES
We seek a dynamic professional to help design and execute a successful and sustainable fundraising strategy. Among other responsibilities, the Development Specialist will:
- recruit and retain individual supporters;
- initiate online, text, and direct-mail appeals;
- manage our customer relationship management (CRM) system;
- research a potential membership program;
- cultivate relationships with community partners.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED
- At least two years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or a comparable
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to organize projects, collaborate with colleagues, and meet deadlines under pressure and other constraints
- Experience with CRM systems and online fundraising platforms.
- Capacity to work independently and under supervision in a hybrid or remote work
- Passion for and dedication to the mission of Disability Law Colorado.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Applicants for this position must live in Colorado or be willing to relocate to Colorado before beginning employment. We allow employees to work from home or from our Denver office, with the understanding that they will meet in person as needed to conduct their job functions and collaborate with colleagues, clients, and partners. We provide equipment to employees to work successfully in a remote environment, including but not limited to laptops and phones.
Disability Law Colorado provides reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs and participate in the recruitment and interview processes. For support with the application process, please contact Gina Brown at gbrown@disabilitylawco.org.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The hiring range is $25-$30 per hour, depending on experience. This is a part-time (18 hours per week) position. (There is a possibility of converting this role into a full-time position at some point, depending on the applicant's interest and performance and the organization's needs and budget.) DLC offers paid holidays, parental leave, annual leave, sick leave, and bereavement leave.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates should use Bamboo to submit a cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume. Applications are due by Oct. 31, 2025. We will consider applications as they are received.
Disability Law Colorado strives to build a team that reflects the community we serve. The call of disability rights work is: “Nothing about us without us.’’ We encourage candidates with disabilities and others with lived experience and diverse backgrounds to apply.
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Disability Law Colorado prohibits harassment and discrimination based on disability; age; ancestry; national origin or ethnicity; citizenship; immigration status; race; color; hair style or hair texture; marital, registered domestic partner, or civil union status; pregnancy and perceived pregnancy (including breastfeeding or related medical conditions); religion; sex; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation or an employer’s perception thereof; wage disclosures; lawful off-duty, off-premises activities; because the person is a victim of a crime, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; military or veterans’ status; family or medical care leave status; or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
