Job Description
Rose Community Foundation strives to strengthen local communities, expand opportunities and address critical needs in Greater Denver and beyond through values-driven philanthropy across a range of issue areas. The Foundation envisions a thriving region strengthened by its diversity and generosity, and it utilizes the varied tools at its disposal—grantmaking, donor engagement, voice and leadership, and investments—to advance this aspiration.
Rose Community Foundation originated from the 1995 sale of Rose Medical Center, founded by the Jewish community in the late 1940s at a time when Jewish doctors and doctors of color were denied hospital privileges elsewhere due to discrimination. Since its inception, the Foundation has granted more than $450 million to nonprofit organizations and initiatives in the seven-county Greater Denver region and beyond. The Foundation has $433 million in total assets under management, with annual grantmaking and distributions of nearly $30 million – roughly $11 million of which are the Foundation’s annual discretionary grantmaking dollars and approximately $10 million of which are granted from donor-advised funds to nonprofit organizations of their choosing around the state, country and world.
SUMMARY
Rose Community Foundation seeks a Director of Collaborative Philanthropy to oversee and advance the Foundation’s giving circle initiatives and other collaborative giving efforts. The Director of Collaborative Philanthropy is a strategic, relationship-oriented and highly collaborative leader who facilitates meaningful donor engagement while advancing effective and inclusive philanthropy and enhancing the culture of philanthropy in our region. The Director of Collaborative Philanthropy is a member of the Philanthropic Services team, which supports the Foundation’s donors and fundholders, while fostering philanthropic partnerships, fundraising campaigns, nonprofit endowment development, and giving circles.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the strategy, budget, and implementation of the Foundation’s giving circle initiatives: Rose Youth Foundation, Roots & Branches Foundation, Generation Now Circle and Rose Women’s Circle, including but not limited to:
- Oversee the program design and meeting facilitation for all giving circle initiatives
- Manage member recruitment and selection processes
- Oversee the grant cycles for each giving circle initiative; provide guidance and advising to giving circles, including issue and grantee research
- Maintain focus on values-based philanthropy and awareness of evolving philanthropic practices and issues affecting the Greater Denver region to share with giving circle participants
- Build and maintain relationships with initiative alumni, growing alumni engagement programming and working with appropriate Philanthropic Services team members to identify potential next steps for involvement with the Foundation
- Support the Foundation’s goal to reach new and diverse donors through collaborative philanthropy programs and donor engagement events
- Collaborate across departments to incorporate knowledge, relationships and funding opportunities from other aspects of the Foundation’s work into giving circle work, as appropriate
- Continuously evaluate the success of collaborative giving circles and make recommendations for improvement, expansion, etc.
- Partner with the Communications Department on giving circle communications and marketing materials
- Lead other limited collaborative giving opportunities that may arise for Rose Community Foundation staff, donors or partners
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY
The Director of Collaborative Philanthropy reports to the Chief Philanthropy Officer. The Director of Collaborative Philanthropy supervises the Philanthropic Initiatives Coordinator.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Required
- Bachelor’s or associate’s degree, or equivalent life and work experience
- A minimum of seven years of experience in collaborative decision-making, community grantmaking, or a closely related field
- High level of facilitation skills including understanding and managing group dynamics, fostering inclusive conversations, incorporating tools and materials, and leading collaborative decision-making for large groups
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- An affinity for relationship-based nonprofit work including donor and partner stewardship
- Ability to read and interpret nonprofit budgets and financial statements and comfort with quantitative and qualitative data analysis for program evaluation
- Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and track against multiple deadlines and deliverables with attention to detail and accuracy
- Proven ability to work autonomously to manage a portfolio of work, while also collaborating effectively as part of a team
- Technologically adept with proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and the ability to quickly learn new systems and technology, including customer relationship management (CRM) databases
- Ability to work evenings and weekends on a regular basis.
Preferred
- Experience leading giving circles
- Experience building or managing alumni networks and related engagement strategies
- Knowledge of Greater Denver’s Jewish communities and key nonprofit organizations
- Understanding of community foundations and their role in place-based philanthropy.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Offered salary is commensurate with internal parity and salary ranges, local and national sector benchmarks, and candidate’s relevant qualifications, experience and skills. Rose Community Foundation offers a competitive benefits package including employer-supported health, dental, vision and life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage, a 403(b)-retirement plan (including an annual employer contribution after one year of employment), flexible spending account, employee assistance program (EAP), generous paid time off including holidays, professional development opportunities and a matching gift program.
WORKPLACE
Fully renovated office with a collaborative environment located in a building with a café, gym, secure indoor bike parking, covered employee parking and convenient access to parks and trails. We operate on a structured hybrid model where staff work in the office/community at least three days per week and have the option to work remotely up to two days per week. Please note that the Foundation expects all team members to be fully vaccinated (including boosters, if eligible) against COVID-19.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application, including a resume and cover letter, using the link provided. Please upload your cover letter under “Other Documents.” No phone calls or additional email messages. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and with applications received by April 21 receiving priority consideration.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
At Rose Community Foundation, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces equal opportunities for all, including an inclusive and diverse workforce. Our hiring practices aim to reflect our values of fairness, transparency, and merit-based selection, ensuring every candidate has equal access to opportunities.