Major Giving Lead
Colorado Public Radio
Denver, CO
Anticipated Start Date: 1/4/2027
Description
Colorado Public Radio (CPR) is seeking a Leadership Giving Lead.
About the Position
The Leadership Giving Lead is a strategic frontline fundraiser and mentor who will both drive philanthropic support for Colorado Public Radio while coaching other Gift Officers. This role is designed for an experienced gift officer who knows the donor cycle well and has a track record of securing high-level six figure gifts. You’ll manage a portfolio of donors while also serving as a team lead, coach and mentor. This role is ideal for someone with strong fundraising experience who is looking to share their knowledge with others and grow their leadership skills.
The new hire is expected to reside in the greater Denver metro area upon starting - this is not a remote position. However, a hybrid schedule is available that requires a minimum of 3 days in the office each week (Tues - Thurs). Some local travel and occasional non-standard work hours will be needed in order to meet with donors.
Responsibilities
You are a collaborative teammate with strong interpersonal skills and experience coaching and mentoring others. You have a strong ability to articulate an organization’s mission, impact, and fundraising needs to a variety of audiences. We’re seeking someone who is interested in supporting an inclusive and high-performing team culture. You’re curious, resilient, and able to handle setbacks with a positive attitude. A proactive approach will help you foster strong relationships and drive fundraising improvements. You’d be a good fit for the role if you enjoy analyzing challenges, bring high emotional intelligence to your work, and are energized by helping others succeed.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
At least 3 years of fundraising experience, including nurturing 1:1 relationships with a portfolio of donors, securing six-figure gifts, and meeting fundraising goals.
At least 1 year of coaching or mentoring experience, helping others develop technical and interpersonal skills to improve workplace performance.
Strong written, verbal and presentations skills including experience developing clear, concise funding proposals.
Experience building trust, navigating conflict constructively, adapting to diverse perspectives, and fostering positive working relationships.
Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, complete projects, and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with customer relationship management systems, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
Education Equivalency
A fully relatable bachelor’s or master’s degree may replace some (not all) of the required years of experience needed to qualify for the position, but is not required for the role.
Salary and Employee Benefits
Position Type: Full Time, Salaried Hiring Range: Grade 20, $85,546 - $113,768
Structure Title: Lead, Leadership Giving
Starting Pay: based on experience
How to Apply for this Job
About the Organization
Colorado Public Radio is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that produces meaningful news, music, and cultural experiences to everyone in Colorado using the power of the human voice in all its forms. Roughly 95 percent of CPR’s funds come from the private support of listeners, businesses and foundations. For more information, visit www.cpr.org.
CPR News delivers in-depth, insightful and impartial news and information from around the world, across the nation and throughout Colorado, examining its relevance to our state and connecting it to our community. CPR Classical takes listeners on an in-depth exploration of thoughtfully curated music – with an emphasis on Colorado’s classical community – providing context to a broad range of meaningful and compelling works from past to present. Indie 102.3 takes listeners inside the world of new and independent music – exposing them to up-and-coming artists and highlighting Colorado’s local music scene.
Denverite is an online news source dedicated to Denver's curious and concerned. KRCC is a public radio station in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving Southern Colorado. KRCC is operated by Colorado Public Radio in partnership with Colorado College. Our values inspire, inform and guide our everyday actions. They serve as a set of expectations and a promise we make to ourselves, our partners and audiences.
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At Colorado Public Radio we are committed to cultivating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workplace that helps us represent the voices of the communities within Colorado. We highly encourage individuals with unique contributions such as ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, nation of origin, age, language, veteran status, color, religion, disability and sexual orientation to apply to our openings. CPR is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team.
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