Introduction

Brain injury can be hard to see and understand, but at Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado (BIAC), we get it. We know each person with a brain injury is unique and can be struggling with so many things.

Our vision is that all persons with a brain injury thrive in their community. Our mission is to provide the support, connections, and available resources that survivors, their caregivers, and the professionals they work with need.

The Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado believes in the following core values and uses these as guiding principles in the work that we do and the partners that we seek.

• Collaboration - We are strongest as a united community working together to help those affected by a brain injury to thrive.
• Compassion - We believe it’s essential to have empathy for those affected by brain injuries. We strive to approach each interaction with patience and understanding.
• Fiscal Responsibility - We ensure that all funds are used wisely to maintain a financially viable organization to serve our mission.
• Forward Thinking - We continually work towards creative solutions in all that we do.
• Integrity - We aim to create a culture of professionalism, credibility, and honesty.
• Respect - We strive to preserve the dignity of persons with a brain injury by valuing their individuality.

BIAC fosters a flexible work environment that encourages creativity and collaboration. We are seeking compassionate individuals who want to be part of a fast-paced and growing organization.

Mission of Role

The Development Director is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships with current and prospective donors, developing and executing an annual fundraising plan, developing a planned giving program, developing a communication strategy, and managing the organization’s special events. The Development Director will be able to work well independently with minimal input from President/CEO and will have creative latitude in areas such as individual giving campaigns, the strategic annual fundraising plan, planned giving program, special events management, and implementation of Strategic Plan objectives.

A successful Development Director is 1) able to confidently maintain and initiate professional relationships with current and prospective donors, 2) able to approach problems creatively while maximizing available resources, and 3) able to engage in strategic thinking.

Goals and Outcomes

Development Support

1. Fund development: Develop and manage fundraising activities for individual giving, grants, sponsorships, planned giving program, special events and others.

a. Annual Individual Giving: Carry out all fundraising and administrative efforts for Colorado Gives Day and Brain Injury Awareness Month

b. Grants: Engage as the point of contact for BIAC’s grant consultant providing relevant information and updates from appropriate staff members to grant consultant in a timely manner

c. Sponsorships: Research, prospect, and solicit new donors and sponsors from Professional Intake Forms, event attendance lists, and other sources

d. Planned giving: Develop and implement a planned giving program

2. Fund planning: Develop and implement a strategic annual fundraising plan and fundraising calendar

a. Develop strategic fundraising plan and budget on an annual basis with input from President/CEO as needed

b. Establish goals and objectives for the fundraising plan to include major donors, individual giving, and sponsorships with minimal support from President/CEO as needed

3. Donor and Sponsorship relations: Identify and cultivate relationships with current donors/sponsors, research, prospect, and solicit new donors/sponsors, and manage all stewardship activities for the organization

a. With President/CEO, maintain positive relationships with existing sponsors, donors, and foundations

• Sponsorship benefits, cultivation, and recognition: Fulfill recognition and sponsorship benefits in a timely manner according to underwriting agreement between sponsor and BIAC
• Prompt collaborative first time donor and sponsor cultivation

b. Stewardship

• Develop and execute all stewardship communications for all donors, sponsors, volunteers, contractors, and other stakeholders throughout the year
• Delegate stewardship communications for individuals, foundations, corporate sponsors, and major donors to Programs/Executive Assistant once funding has been pledged

4. Data Entry, Collection, Reporting and Evaluation: Ensure records, reports, and promotional material collection for all fundraising activities are timely, complete, and accurate

a. Data collection: Promotional materials

• Coordinate the collection of survivor and caregiver stories and ensure permission for use
• Coordinate the collection of photos from all programs and events
• Upload award letters and related documents to the opportunity ensuring efficiency for BIAC’s annual audit

b. Data entry: Oversee donor database(s) to plan, track, and analyze results of development efforts

• Utilize Salesforce for grants, sponsorships, large donations, and board member donations, tracking information such as account name, primary contact, requested amount, type, stage, notes, and close date
• Update, track, and analyze results from fundraising tools and database(s)

c. Reporting and Evaluation: Develop and execute fundraising reports and make recommendations to President/CEO

• Special Events

• Within two weeks of each special event: solicit feedback, compile and review financial outcomes, and debrief with staff, Board, and volunteers as appropriate
• Within one month of each special event, submit a summary report to President/CEO
• Within one month, distribute CEUs to conference participants

ii. Grants: Execute grant reports by deadline specified

Special Events & Volunteer Management

5. Special Events Management: Coordinate, manage, attend, and oversee all BIAC special events

a. Organize and execute three existing special events each year including: Pikes Peak Challenge, Brain Injury Conference, Cathleen’s Cause golf tournament

b. Confirm dates for special events at least six months prior to event date

c. Manage all special events logistics including, but not limited to: venues, food and beverage, speaker coordination and schedule, contractor and volunteer coordination, silent auction items, and permits

d. Support President/CEO as needed to market special events

e. Within 48 hours, receive and respond to all special events inquiries and requests

6. Volunteer Management: Recruit, manage, and coordinate volunteers to support special events and complete references and background checks when necessary

Budgeting

7. Oversee and provide ongoing management of fundraising budgets

a. Keep an approximate running total of expenses and provide monthly summaries to President/CEO by request

b. Ensure budgets are met; proactively and in a timely manner seek ways to stay within budget and seek support from CEO as needed

c. Place and approve expenses of up to $1,000 per finance policy

d. Expenses over $1,000 require secondary approval from supervisor

8. Support annual budget development, planning, implementation and evaluation

Communications

9. Communications Oversight: Ensure branding, messaging, and collateral consistency externally (e.g. social media platforms, email blasts, email signatures, documents, BIAC website, print materials) for all fundraising efforts

a. Fund Development

i. Develop a communication plan for all fundraising efforts including, but not limited to special events and annual individual giving campaigns

ii. Develop and lead communication efforts according to communication plan including but not limited to email campaign blasts, emails, social media posts, and printed materials

iii. Coordinate, develop, and review marketing collateral with designer

iv. Review and update website content as needed

b. Administrative

i. Ensure consistent email signature format among BIAC staff

ii. Ensure consistent brand messaging for external communications to professionals, clients, and other stakeholders

iii. Manage BIAC email subscriber lists and audience segmentation efforts

iv. Ensure compliance with requests to be unsubscribed

10. External Newsletter: Review and provide edits for BIAC’s quarterly HeadSTRONG newsletter

11. Media: Field media inquiries by referring to the appropriate staff, and submit press releases as needed

12. Meetings & Teams: Provide development support to BIAC’s Special Events Committees, President/CEO, and the Board and its fundraising commiteees

a. Chair the Pikes Peak Challenge steering committee

b. Attend, actively participate, and present in Special Events Committee (Cathleen’s Cause, Annual Conference) meetings

c. Attend, participate, present, and provide decision-making support to President/CEO, Board of Directors, Board Fundraising Committee members as requested

d. With President/CEO, attend networking events to increase professional networks, sustain existing relationships, and enhance BIAC’s presence in the community

e. Attend and actively participate in Executive Team meetings as requested

f. Strategic Plan Development & Monitoring: Attend and actively participate in Strategic Plan Committee meetings and quarterly meetings, as scheduled

Strategic Plan Implementation

13. Complete Objectives: Complete strategic plan objectives as assigned (see strategic plan spreadsheet for details and changes to deadlines, if any).

Training & Professional Development

14. Lifelong Learning: Participate in training and professional development activities on an ongoing basis

a. Complete training and/or professional development activities as needed to meet organizational and job-specific requirements/objectives annually

b. Ensure complete and accurate reporting of participation/completion of training and/or professional development activities

Team Building & Cross Collaborations

15. Team Building: Strengthen connections within program area and department

a. Attend and actively participate in departmental meetings as scheduled

b. As appropriate, inform professionals about BIAC’s programs and services which may include, but are not limited to recreation programs, classes and workshops, social activities, educational materials, financial support programs

16. Cross Collaborations: Grow connections with BIAC staff in other departments and/or with outside agencies

a. Attend required in-person staff meetings and actively participate in all-staff meetings

b. Participate in an employee-selected cross-collaboration opportunity. Opportunities within BIAC include, but are not limited to: Schwellness Committee, Pikes Peak Challenge Planning Committee, Criminal Justice Committee, DEI Committee, Process Improvement Committee, and volunteering at a special event. Other opportunities, including those with outside agencies, may be considered (i.e., participation on a board or advisory committee), but require supervisor approval

BIAC Administration

17. Policies and Procedures: Adhere to all BIAC policies and procedures

a. Read, and respond to as needed, all BIAC correspondence including, but not limited to, internal emails and Chatter feeds

b. Submit bi-weekly payroll forms completely and on time

c. Manage employee profile, ensuring accuracy of information

d. Use BIAC’s Google Calendar system to accurately reflect day-to-day schedule

Required Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a related field such as business/nonprofit development, marketing, communications
• Three years fundraising experience in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors and sponsors
• Ability to track and evaluate successful marketing outcomes
• Interest in working in a nonprofit setting that serves people with cognitive disabilities and/or behavioral health challenges
• Knowledge and experience with social media tools (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
• Willingness to travel for meetings and events within the state sometimes after hours and on weekends
• Willingness to submit to a background check (completed by BIAC)

Preferred Qualifications

• Six or more years of experience managing a program in areas relevant to the position (donor development, donor management, marketing, communications)
• Experience working in a nonprofit setting
• Experience with a board of directors or development committee in reaching fundraising goals and objectives
• Experience with developing email blasts with Mailchimp
• Knowledge and sensitivity toward the needs of persons with disabilities
• Knowledge and experience applying person-centered and culturally competent practices in interactions with clients, co-workers, professionals, and other community members

How to Apply

Please go to https://biacolorado.org/careers to review benefits for this position and to apply. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis.

EEO Statement

The Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado (BIAC) believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. BIAC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, national origin (ancestry), marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

ADAAA Accommodations

BIAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our organization will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.