Development Manager

About the NSCD
The National Sports Center for the Disabled is a leading provider of adaptive outdoor recreation experiences committed to helping individuals with disabilities, their caregivers, and the broader community rethink ability. Through the power of adaptive innovation, recreation, and Colorado’s great outdoors, you can join a team that is transforming lives and creating a world that celebrates each person’s abilities.

Our exhilarating adaptive outdoor experiences help participants make the very most of their passion, their talents, and their aspirations. They discover a renewed sense of confidence, reignite the pure joy of play, and find motivation to try new things, meet new people and believe in their own abilities. With industry-leading adaptive equipment, renowned coaches, instructors, volunteers and unmatched mountain and metro programs, we change the perceptions of athletes of all levels and help them, and the world, #RethinkAbility.

Position Overview:
Do you have a passion for the outdoors and want to make transformative impact on those living with disabilities? The NSCD is seeking a highly organized, creative, detail-oriented and motivated development professional to lead our corporate partnerships, special events, and grant writing. The Development Manager position will work closely with the Development & Marketing Director and Development team, and will oversee a wide range of responsibilities that include seeking & securing corporate sponsorships and donations, sponsorship fulfillment, identifying, securing, and managing grant funding opportunities, and overseeing all tasks as necessary for special events. The Development Manager should have a passion for building relationships, complex event management, grant & appeal writing, be an enthusiastic professional, and be capable of growing strong and positive connections with staff, volunteers, donors, and partners.

Job Duties
The job duties of this position are performed personally, in cooperation with your supervisor, and/or in coordination with other staff. Additional work functions and duties may be assigned.

Corporate Partnerships

• Serve as the primary contact and relationship manager for corporate partners and sponsorships.
• Work collaboratively with the Development & Marketing Director and other leadership to create, implement, and manage comprehensive fundraising plans and budgets to support the corporate revenue stream.
• Identify and secure corporate sponsorships and support for special events and/or identifying viable third-party events and fundraising efforts.
• Lead portfolio management for new and existing corporate partners, including prospect identification, research, outreach, engagement, stewardship, and management of the corporate recognition framework.
• Lead and grow external workplace giving programs that benefit the NSCD and find new workplace and matching gift partnerships through employee engagement, including presenting to employees of corporate partners.
• Represent the NSCD in community networking, outreach, fundraisers, and corporate gift acknowledgement events.

Special Events

• Manage implementation of all NSCD major fundraising events in collaboration with the Development Team. Anticipate four major events per calendar year in addition to other NSCD third party fundraising events.
• Prepare and monitor a budget for each event with expectations of meeting/exceeding revenue and reducing/maintaining expenses to achieve budget success.
• Coordinate the design/production of event materials: web pages, invitations, programs, brochures, posters, etc.
• Responsible for an annual master plan outlining the objectives and timeframe for each event, including schedule of committee meetings and key organizational deadlines.
• Responsible for silent and live auction management utilizing event bidding software (i.e.: QGiv).
• Create and implement auction solicitation strategy and direct any volunteers/interns involved in the process of securing auction items.
• Provide excellent customer service to sponsors and guests by providing an exceptional experience with true hospitality.
• Coordinate with Development & Marketing team to develop a timeline and implementation of event related promotional materials and NSCD branding at each special event.

Grant & Appeal Writing

• Maintain a detailed grant calendar to track application deadlines, reporting requirements, and other key milestones.
• Prepare high-quality, compelling grant proposals and applications that align with the NSCD’s mission, programs, and strategic priorities. Tailor proposals to meet the specific guidelines and requirements of each funding source.
• Oversee the management of awarded grants, ensuring compliance with all funding requirements and timely submission of reports.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of grant budgets, ensuring proper allocation and use of funds.
• Assist in writing annual fundraising appeals for online and direct mail efforts as needed.

Professional Performance

• Adhere to all Personnel Policies and Procedures for the Agency.
• Maintain professional standards of performance, demeanor, and appearance at all times; act as a “role model” both at and away from the Agency.
• Maintain a creative, team-building approach to job performance and seek to bring a constructive, problem solving orientation to all tasks.
• Performs all tasks and responsibilities with attention to detail and in a complete and timely manner, complying with agency policies and standards and conforming to the scheduling requirements of the job and program.
• Maintain an awareness of the agency’s mission and work to promote the positive individual and social change goals it embodies.
• Exercise discretion and professional judgment at all times keeping with the responsibilities carried personally and by the agency for the care and welfare of the clients, act with honesty and integrity in all aspects of Agency business.
• Actively strive to upgrade professional skills through engaging in appropriate professional training and experience.
• Actively strive to create and maintain a culturally sensitive, and appropriate environment through communication and interaction that demonstrates respect for diversity.

Skills & Qualifications

• Hold a passion for NSCD’s mission and values.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, non-profit management, communications, marketing, or equivalent.
• At least four years of nonprofit fundraising experience with a focus on corporate partnerships, special events, and grant writing.
• Proven track record of securing significant funding for a nonprofit organization.
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Bloomerang or similar donor database software, and Peer to Peer and auction management/bidding software.
• Ability to develop compelling narratives and articulate the impact of NSCD’s work
• Strategic thinker who communicates professionally and effectively with diverse staff, volunteers, donors, prospects, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, initiative and exercise personal judgment in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of humor and integrity.
• Ability to implement agency vision, mission, values and strategic plan.
• Candidates must possess a Colorado driver’s license, meet background check criteria and criteria regarding clearance to drive NSCD vehicles.

Work Schedule
This position is fully remote with required travel in Denver Metro and Winter Park, CO as necessary. This is a full time, year-round position. The typical work schedule is Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm and require some weekends and/or evenings to support the needs of the Agency in addition to the special events execution.

Salary
The salary range for this position is $62,000 – $72,000. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, and performance. NSCD provides a comprehensive benefits plan including unlimited vacation time, paid holidays, employer sponsored medical and dental benefits, employer paid life insurance and disability benefits, and employees may participate in the 403b retirement plan. Benefit eligibility varies depending on your employment status and the number of hours you are regularly scheduled to work.

Physical Requirements:

• Dexterity, auditory and visual acuity to operate computers and phones or mobile devices.
• Auditory and visual acuity to interact with guests, sponsors, donors, and clients on a daily basis.
• Able to work for long periods of time without break during the conduct of presentations and events.
• Physically able to assist guests, students, or clients and manipulate adaptive equipment.
• Able to lift 25 lbs. with minimal assistance.
• Able to work outside year-round in varying conditions
• Able to successfully manage multiple, high priority tasks in a fast-paced environment, varied schedule with days and hours of work, based on NSCD needs.
• Able to successfully manage multiple, high priority tasks in a fast-paced and often times crowded and noisy environment.
• Must possess a Colorado Driver’s License, meet background check criteria and criteria regarding clearance to drive the NSCD vehicles.

Follow this link to apply: https://nscd.org/about-nscd-adaptive-sports/career-opportunities/