Director of Philanthropic Partnerships

Job overview

The Director of Philanthropic Partnerships role is hybrid in Denver, CO, with a salary range of $105,000–$110,000 per year. Colorado Media Project pools and directs philanthropic capital to newsrooms and civic information providers across Colorado. The director builds and manages fundraising portfolios and partnerships to grow revenue for local news and civic information. The role develops fundraising plans, solicits major gifts, stewards funders, and coordinates community and institutional giving efforts to help sustain the organization's work.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute the annual fundraising plan
• manage and segment donor and institutional portfolios
• solicit major gifts of $50,000 and above
• maintain donor CRM and moves-management records
• lead DAF Day and Local News Day matching campaign participation
• convene community foundations and regional funders
• renew and expand institutional commitments
• manage proposal and reporting calendars
• lead funder events and regional convenings
• staff the board fundraising committee and report progress.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of philanthropic partnerships

hybrid

denver co

colorado media project

fundraising

major gifts

philanthropy

donor relations

community foundations

local news

$105k–$110k/year

in-state travel up to 10%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k)
• flexible paid time off and paid sick leave
• flexible hybrid schedule
• professional development budget and opportunities.

Why this role

New position with revenue responsibility; hybrid role based in Denver requiring Colorado residency and in-state travel up to 10%, including occasional overnight trips and evening or weekend events.

About the employer

Colorado Media Project is hiring for this role. Industry: Grantmaking Foundations. Sector: 81.