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Food Bank of the Rockies

Capital Campaign Manager

Food Bank of the Rockies, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285


Position Title:

Capital Campaign Manager

Classification:

Exempt

Reports To:

Vice President of Philanthropy

Location:

Denver - 45th Ave Location

Compensation:

$70,000.00 - $80,000.00/annually plus up to 6% annual bonus eligibility

Overview:

As one of the largest Food Banks in the United States, Food Bank of the Rockies is passionate about ensuring every community member has the resources they need to thrive. Supporting our Colorado and Wyoming communities begins with passionate, mission-driven individuals.

The Capital Campaign Manager will provide leadership, strategy, and planning on the capital campaign for our new Denver-area distribution center, with a fundraising goal of $25M.

The Capital Campaign Manager is responsible for campaign strategy including establishing solicitation priorities, managing prospect lists, developing and executing targeted cultivation plans and solicitation strategies for a range of projects. This position will prepare and provide support to staff, board members, and volunteers for solicitation and planning and managing campaign-related events.

This position is a term limited role based on the campaign timeline with an estimated completion date of June 2026.

Mission:

We ignite the power of community to nourish people facing hunger

Values:

Service; Integrity; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Collaboration; Innovation

Primary Responsibilities:

Campaign Management

In partnership with organizational leadership, develop and implement campaign strategy, internal systems, and accountabilities

Work with campaign team to project manage all aspects of the campaign by utilizing, updating, and monitoring the campaign plan and timeline

Update, manage and oversee actions with the prospect pipeline (moves management tool)

Create and update campaign proposals and opportunities as needed and prepare donor briefings for leadership, volunteers and colleagues

Oversee and lead campaign integration with donor database and CRM by ensuring input of actions, quality contacts and gift/pledge entries by the database specialist team and frontline fundraisers

Produce monthly campaign reports

Manage the administration and record keeping of campaign gifts including pledge forms, Enterprise Zone Tax Credit administration, pledges due, and donor recognition agreements. Ensure timely acknowledgement of all campaign gifts and pledges including preparation of pledge payment reminders and pledge agreements

Manage capital campaign budget tracking and reporting both non-building expenditures and contributed revenue

In collaboration with the CFO, produce regular financial forecasting reports to inform the New Markets Tax Credit reporting

Committee and Solicitor Support

Provide management of the Capital Campaign Committee, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, capturing meeting notes, and ensuring timely follow-up after committee meetings and interactions

Create systems of accountability for the Capital Campaign Committee and schedule regular interactions to ensure members are supported and moving solicitations forward

Prepare materials for prospect interactions and send bi-weekly emails to the committee to record actions and updates

Schedule meetings, prepare and provide talking points, presentations, and support to staff, board members, and campaign volunteers for major gift solicitations

Manage Board of Directors campaign engagement including communications, meetings/presentations and systems/tracking

Prospect and Donor Relations

Plan and implement campaign-related cultivation and stewardship events, including hard hat tours

Facilitate creating and updating of campaign materials as needed, including donor updates, campaign case for support, talking points, recognition opportunities, etc. in coordination with the communications team

Manage execution of campaign donor recognition by ensuring all recognition is documented in Raiser’s Edge and that all donors receive strong communication and follow through regarding their individual recognition and associated deliverables

Assist the Grants Manager as needed with production and submission of foundation grant requests for campaign funding

Assist the Corporate Relations team in creating solicitation plans and customized proposals for corporate campaign prospects

Plan and implement broad-based campaign activities during the public phase of campaign, including mailings, website presence, media relations, etc.

Develop and implement donor recognition plans, including written reports, donor wall, celebration event, etc.

Manage the application, renewal, and ongoing certification process associated with the Enterprise Zone Tax Credit and Enterprise Zone program

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Commitment to fulfilling the Food Bank of the Rockies mission and positively representing the brand both internally and externally

Demonstrated personal leadership coupled with strong team orientation, exemplary project management skills and a high donor relations focus

Ability to build highly collaborative partnerships with Food Bank of the Rockies staff, Board, community and potential funders

Ability to write compelling proposals and to communicate informally via email communications.

Attention to detail and the ability to think strategically

Experience working in a capital campaign environment

Strong communication skills that are effective across a variety of constituencies

Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, able to multi-task multiple assignments

Team player with a positive attitude

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Using office equipment such as a computer, mouse, keyboard, printer

Shared office environment, frequently; outdoor work environment occasionally

Occasional travel within the service area

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university or comparable experience

Seven or more years fundraising experience preferred with capital campaign management and major gift solicitation experience highly desired

Experience managing a volunteer fundraising committee

Extensive experience in Raiser’s Edge or other fundraising database

Expected Hours of Work:

This is an exempt, full time position. Work schedules may vary each week and consist of weekdays, evenings, and Saturdays. A flexible work schedule is available with the option to work remotely. We value diversity and inclusivity and are thus always looking to diversify our staff with an eye toward race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and age, among other areas. Candidates who represent such diversity are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

Food Bank of the Rockies offers a fulfilling workplace and comprehensive benefits package, including:

Paid time off, 10 paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, paid volunteer time

A 401K retirement plan with up to 8.5% percent employer-paid match

Competitive employee health, dental, vision, and life insurance

A monthly incentive for certified bilingual staff

To Apply:

Apply online through www.foodbankrockies.org/careers. Applications will be accepted until September 30th.

Food Bank of the Rockies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), M/F/D/V/SO.

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