Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS), founded in 1872, is a nonsectarian non-profit human services agency serving metro Denver and Boulder. JFS helps seniors live independently at home, provides quality mental health counseling, offers training and job placement to those with barriers to employment and provides food and financial aid to people in crisis. Every year the agency benefits more than 25,000 people of all ages, faiths and incomes through the efforts of a highly-respected professional staff and hundreds of volunteers.

As a key member of the Executive Management team, this position is responsible for developing the strategy behind our growing fundraising and communications program and for overseeing implementation of that strategy. This position leads and manages a team of five and is responsible for supporting the fundraising and communications efforts of the CEO and Board of Directors.

Key Required Experience: Minimum of seven years’ experience in managing, mentoring and building a team of fundraising, marketing or communications professionals. Minimum of ten years’ experience in fundraising with proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets. Local fundraising experience, a plus. Proven strategic thinker with experience in linking together fundraising, marketing and communications strategy to obtain results. Bachelor Degree in relevant field, such as public relations, communications, business. Experience cultivating individuals, corporations and foundations with major gift potential and a history of success in soliciting large multi-year gifts. Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, Board and community members. Professional designation as Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), a plus. Proven financial and analytical skills, including experience in forecasting , planning and managing budgets. Proficient in use of computers. Familiarity with Jewish culture and community, preferred.

Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

How to apply

Submit resume and cover letter with salary requirement to:

Human Resources

Jewish Family Service of Colorado

3201 S Tamarc Dr

Denver, CO 80231

email: hr@jewishfamilyservice.org

FAX: 303.597.5009