Development Officer

Job Title: Development Officer

Posting Timeframe: Desired Start Date:May 19, 2025

Position Type: Exempt – full time (40 hours per week)

Reports to: Director of Corporate and Planned Giving

Salary Range: $57,000 - $59,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Visit the Careers section of our website for full benefits.

Location: Our office is located in Fort Collins, CO. We offer a hybrid environment, working in the office three days a week with an option for two days remote work.

What it’s like to work at United Way

Are you passionate about empowering children and youth? Do you believe in the power of community to create meaningful, lasting change? If so, you’ve come to the right place.

At United Way of Larimer County, we’re building a future where every child has the support they need to thrive. We’re driving real impact by expanding access to affordable child care, strengthening family financial stability, promoting literacy, and building community hubs that bring essential resources together under one roof.

We are committed to advancing equity, closing disparity gaps, and expanding opportunity for those historically excluded from access and resources.

As part of our fun, collaborative team, you’ll work alongside dedicated partners to champion innovative solutions that uplift kids and families across Larimer County. Enjoy great benefits, including generous PTO, a hybrid work schedule, paid health benefits, and more!

We welcome diverse perspectives and encourage candidates from historically excluded groups to apply. If you’re passionate about our mission — even if you don’t meet every qualification — we’d love to hear from you!

Scope of Position

As a member of the Resource Development team, the Development Officer role at United Way of Larimer County manages a diverse portfolio of resource development and fundraising campaigns and initiatives with an emphasis on soliciting corporate and employee contributions. The Development Officer will call on individuals and companies within Larimer County and garner their financial support to help realize community goals for initiatives pertaining to youth & education and financial stability. The Development Officer is responsible for promoting United Way of Larimer County’s mission in Larimer County through relationship building, excellent customer service, and corporate/individual fundraising activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage a diverse donor portfolio of corporate and individual accounts to increase revenue and donors: Solicit and secure corporate and employee donations; engage with individual donors to renew gifts each year; keep accurate records of all interactions and communications; train, recruit, manage and support volunteer campaign coordinators; support and plan workplace special events; mobilize corporate partners to support community youth & education and financial stability initiatives.
2. Engage, develop, and steward individual and corporate philanthropy: Solicit and steward donor gifts, sponsorships, and other partnership opportunities, providing both corporate and individual driven fundraising opportunities with community-wide marketing exposure.
3. Establish, develop, and maintain strong relationships with all constituents: Develop key partnerships throughout Larimer County; network through professional organizations, service clubs and/or Chamber events.
4. Implement and manage campaign related fundraising and stewardship events: Collaborate with Communications & Events team on planning and execution of fundraising events.
5. Manage departmental work plans and support departmental special projects, as assigned
6. Work cross-functionally with Communications, Operations, Finance, and Community Impact: Develop campaign marketing materials and online platforms to present to campaign partners and prospects; serve as development lead for key initiative goal teams; provide guidance and support to annual budget process and ongoing budget management.
7. Attend and participate in Resource Development and other staff meetings including internal and external work group committees as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of account management, sales, or fundraising experience, preferably within the nonprofit or community engagement sector, with a commitment to equity and inclusion.
2. Communication Skills: Clear and concise communication is essential for effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Ability to deliver informative and engaging speeches to live and virtual audiences is essential.
3. Project Management: Proficiency in overseeing campaigns and projects from initiation to completion, ensuring seamless coordination and successful outcomes within established parameters.
4. Creative Thinking: Innovative thinking is essential for developing unique campaign concepts, themes, and experiences that engage donors while adhering to budget and logistical constraints.
5. Leadership Skills: Proven capacity to inspire teams, delegate tasks, and manage personnel dynamics inclusively, fostering a positive work environment to achieve development objectives.
6. Problem-Solving Aptitude: Quick thinking, adept problem-solving skills, and solution implementation are crucial for navigating situations and ensuring successful development outcomes.
7. Education: Academic or experiential background in fundraising, sales, account management, or related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted for education.
8. Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytic and strategic thinking are critical to building donor confidence and trust.
9. Commitment to Mission: Genuine passion for the nonprofit sector, aligned with the organization's mission, values, and commitment to equity, learning, and making a positive impact.
10. Technology Proficiency: Proficient in using Constituent Relationship Management software/databases, online giving platforms, and project management tools is essential for effectively planning, organizing, and executing fundraising campaigns. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is expected.