Donor Relations Officer

Donor Relations Officer Give children a head start Community Partnership for Child Development (CPCD) provides more than 1,800 children living in poverty or challenged by special circumstances with an early childhood education through Head Start, Early Head Start and the Colorado Preschool Program. But we aren't just a free preschool. Our additional health, dental and family support services ensure that children enrolled in our programs are ready to succeed in school and life The Development Officer under administrative direction, identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards donors, both individual and corporate; maintains relationships with donors and prospects; supports fundraising special projects and strategies, development initiatives, community awareness activities, and goal setting. Carries out fundraising priorities for CPCD. Qualifications: Required: Bachelor's degree in Business, Business Administration, Human Services or related field. Two years demonstrated successful experience in resource development, fundraising or equivalent experience in marketing and public relations. Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination and execution. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to network and build relationships with individuals, agencies, corporations, and other stakeholders. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of the information, which is privileged, private and proprietary. Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to work well in a team environment, with donors and to handle multiple assignments while meeting deadlines. Creativity and flexibility a must. Ability to think proactively, prioritize and take initiative. Must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screen and TB screening. In accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards. Must have access to reliable transportation and if using a personal vehicle must maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado. Preferred: Knowledge of local community philanthropic and business community. Knowledge of Association of Fundraising Professionals' Donor Bill of Rights. Knowledge of either Benevon Method of Fundraising or For Impact principles. Additional Benefits for Eligible Employees (25 hours per week) : CPCD offers paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays/Breaks. Paid Holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Paid Breaks include 1-week for Spring Break (March), 1-week for Fall Break (November), and 2- weeks for Winter Break (end of December/beginning of January). Eligible employees receive a competitive benefits package including Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, and voluntary life insurance. CPCD also pays for Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance at no cost to you. Our 401(k) program offers traditional and Roth enrollment options with automatic enrollment in our profit-sharing after 1-year of employment. Tuition Assistance is available after 90 days of employment $4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education Degrees $2,500 per year for other degrees related to employment at CPCD. Employee Wellbeing Employee Assistance Program that provides 6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per year Full well-being program to encourage and promote your wellbeing in the workplace, including 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities. How To Apply : To apply and learn more about CPCD please visit our website at www.cpcdheadstart.org and click on the " I Want to Join the Team " link. Please Note: The successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination, TB screen, back-ground screen and drug test (including marijuana) is required. EOE