Summary
Description
Inspire generosity. Build community. Create opportunity for MetroDenver’s youth.
At Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver (BGCMD), we believe every young person deserves a great future. We provide safe, fun, and enriching spaces where thousands of kids across Metro Denver learn, grow, and thrive. Our mission is made possible through a community of generous corporate partners, dedicated donors, and passionate advocates — and we’re seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven leader to help us take that mission even further.
About the Role
The Senior Director of Corporate Philanthropy is a key member of our Resource Development leadership team and is responsible for leading a high-performing team to raise more than $2.5 million annually through corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and signature fundraising events.
Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, this leader will manage a portfolio of corporate partners, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals—driving all aspects of relationship management, from identification and cultivation to solicitation, stewardship, and long-term engagement.
This position also oversees BGCMD’s special events portfolio, ensuring that each event strengthens community engagement, elevates our mission, and achieves fundraising goals.
What You’ll Do
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Lead the Corporate Philanthropy and Events Team, including a Corporate Philanthropy Director, Manager, and Events Manager.
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Manage a $2.5M+ revenue portfolio, ensuring compliance, reporting, and growth in corporate and event fundraising.
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Oversee all special events from strategic planning through execution, including corporate sponsorships, donor cultivation events, and community engagement experiences.
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Build and sustain meaningful relationships with corporate leaders, board members, and major donors to expand support for BGCMD’s programs and youth.
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Develop and implement strategies to retain, renew, and grow multi-year commitments and sponsorships.
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Partner across teams — including Marketing & Communications, Grants & Contracts, and Program Impact — to align storytelling, proposals, and engagement strategies.
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Provide leadership for the Associate Board of Directors, supporting emerging leaders and volunteers in advancing BGCMD’s mission.
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Serve on the Board Nominating and Board Engagement Committees to help connect volunteer leadership to the organization’s philanthropic goals.
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Use data and analytics from BGCMD’s CRM to track portfolio activity, measure progress, and drive continuous improvement.
If you are a seasoned nonprofit professional and inspiring communicator who thrives on building relationships that make a difference this may be the perfect opportunity for you. If you’re strategic, collaborative, and passionate about connecting people and purpose this is definitely the opportunity for you!
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the area of business, communications, nonprofit management, and/or a closely related subject
- 5 years of progressively increased responsibility working with corporate relations & event management
Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills
- Thorough knowledge of or ability to learn the mission, objectives, policies, programs and procedures of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver; the principles and practices of managing non-profit organizations; and Resource Development activities and sources of funding.
- Proven success creating partnerships with corporations at a nonprofit organization.
- Exemplary writing, editing, and verbal communications skills. Proposal writing and presentation experience is essential.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience interacting with volunteers and senior leadership.
- Excellent interpersonal relationships.
- Proficiency in the use of Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Microsoft Project and Raiser’s Edge or similar donor database.
- Leadership skills, including negotiation, problem solving, decision making, and delegation.
- Demonstrated success meeting or exceeding fundraising outcomes in a previous position with an organization budget of $3 million or more.
Conditions of Employment
- The position requires passing criminal and driving records investigations, and reference checks.
- The position must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to be insured under the company's insurance policy.
- The position will primarily work indoors. Accordingly, the ability to use a variety of equipment including janitorial and office equipment is required.
- Some job duties require the ability to stand for extended periods, kneel, reach, bend, and lift objects weighing in excess of 25 lbs. Outdoor work and moderate physically demanding activities may be required on occasion.
- Strong English proficiency is required for this position to ensure effective communication with staff, club members, and families, as well as to follow safety and procedural guidelines accurately.
Job Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Hiring Salary Range: $85,578 – $95,500
Hours: Monday -Friday; 40 hours/week
Location: This position works primarily at the Program Support Center but may occasionally work from other BGCMD facilities as necessary. All remote work and other flexible work arrangements must be approved prior to implementation.
Benefits: Full benefits – including comprehensive medical insurance through United HealthCare, a 401k with up to 5% match, generous paid time off, paid holidays, staff appreciation, professional development, company paid life insurance & AD&D, vision, dental, and paid parental leave. We pay for 95% of your medical benefits through the Colorado Doctors Plan.
Investing in YOU is a top priority!
