Summary
Description
Company Overview
Colorado Ballet Company is a Denver-based nonprofit organization celebrating over 65 years of excellence. Colorado Ballet’s mission is to present exceptional classical ballet and contemporary dance through performances, training, education and community engagement while inspiring and growing an increasingly diverse audience base. Under the direction of the Artistic Director, Gil Boggs, Colorado Ballet presents more than 50 performances annually to sold-out audiences in the 2,080-seat Ellie Caulkins Opera House.
The Raydean Acevedo Colorado Ballet Academy serves over 1,200 students each year, from toddlers to seniors. Colorado Ballet’s Education and Community Engagement programming engages with students, teachers, families, people with disabilities, and lifelong learners, making more than 35,000 contacts in 300 schools and organizations annually.
Position Overview
Colorado Ballet seeks a relationship-driven Major Gift Officer to join its Advancement team. This frontline fundraising role manages a dynamic portfolio of individual and corporate donors, driving philanthropic support through strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, the Major Gift Officer plays a key role in growing contributed revenue and deepening donor engagement in support of Colorado Ballet’s mission.
Key Duties and Functions
- Manage and grow a portfolio of 100–125 donors and prospects (approximately 65% individual, 35% corporate), focused on gifts of $2,500 to $10,000+
- Develop and execute individualized strategies to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, with a focus on retention and upgrades
- Build and maintain strong relationships through regular, meaningful donor engagement and moves management
- Partner with the Development team to support the growth and success of the Premier Society and major gifts program
- Advance donor stewardship by connecting supporters to the impact of their philanthropy through compelling communications and experiences
- Identify and pursue new individual and corporate prospects to expand the donor base
- Maintain accurate, timely records of all donor interactions and activity in the CRM system
- Represent Colorado Ballet at donor events, including Friends of Colorado Ballet, Premier Society gatherings, and the annual Gala
- Support planned giving efforts through donor identification and relationship building
Qualifications
- 4+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience, with demonstrated success in securing major gifts or managing donor relationships
- Experience working with both individual and corporate donors preferred
- Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills with a donor-centered approach
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage a portfolio independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
- Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of fundraising best practices and moves management
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for events and donor engagement
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, LTD, 401(k) with employer match, competitive paid time off and holidays, and complimentary season tickets.
How to Apply
The application deadline is June 15, 2026. Please send your cover letter and resume to: HR@ColoradoBallet.org
Submissions must have these required items to be considered. No phone calls, please. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact HR@ColoradoBallet.org. We value transferable skills and nontraditional career paths. If you meet many but not all qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.
Colorado Ballet Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To fulfill our mission, Colorado Ballet is dedicated to building and sustaining an organizational culture grounded in diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We are committed to hiring people who reflect and represent the rich diversity of the children, families, and communities with whom we work. Black, Indigenous, people of color, persons with disabilities, persons from underrepresented ethnic groups, immigrants, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community are especially welcome and strongly encouraged to apply.
