Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships

Organization Description

The Center on Colfax has grown to become the largest LGBTQ+ community center in the Rocky Mountain region. The Center is a collaborative leader that positively impacts the lived experience of LGBTQ+ people in Denver and Colorado by creating inclusive programs and events, fostering connections, and leveraging the individual and collective strengths of the community. In addition, the Center produces Denver Pride Fest/Parade/Pride 5K, the largest Pride celebration in the Rocky Mountain Region.

The Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships is a seasoned leader in grassroots fundraising and industry engagement at various levels. This demanding and rewarding role oversees all corporate engagement with The Center including the sponsorship opportunities for Denver Pride as well as The Center’s business partner program (RANGE) and other various engagement and service opportunities provided by The Center.

In addition to bringing in critical revenue to The Center through philanthropy, this role will also support the engagement of local, queer and ally‑owned businesses ensuring The Center is fulfilling its responsibility to our community.

The Center strives to be user‑centric rather than transactional. We want our donors—including our corporate partners—to connect with our mission and see the impact of their dollars. won’t accept funds from organizations that cause harm or spread hate. The Center is in transition. There is a new leadership team and organization strategy with goals to expand the organization’s ability to support and reach beyond Colorado.

Transitions like this can be challenging and chaotic. This position does not manage direct‑reports and expectations range from administrative to strategic. In June, The Center is all hands on deck for Denver Pride, meaning there is scheduled time off during that month and job duties may vary.

• Establish targets and create strategies to engage small, medium, and large‑size businesses.
• Research, track, and cultivate a portfolio of corporate partners through pipelines.
• Build meaningful relationships on behalf of The Center with a consistent cadence of communications and follow‑up.
• Monitor trends in corporate giving, including assessing risk for various partnerships.
• Ensure minimum sponsorship goals are met.
• Design sponsorship packages and establish promotion timelines for potential sponsors for Denver Pride and other Center engagement activities.
• Update the website and other materials as needed.
• Present and represent corporate partnership strategies through presentations to the board, prospects, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure reporting responsibilities and sponsorship obligations are fulfilled by The Center.

• Minimum 5 years within a corporate sales, fundraising, or sponsorship role resulting in revenue.
• 5+ years of experience with non‑profits.
• Ability to work full‑time, in‑person at The Center on Colfax.
• Understanding of CRM systems and donor/sponsor tracking.
• Ability to travel to meet with prospects and donors.
• Ability to work during weekends or evenings.
• Strong computer/software skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to LGBTQ+ visibility, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect authentically across diverse communities and age groups.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Familiarity with Colorado’s LGBTQ+ landscape and issues preferred.
• Passing a criminal history background check required.

• In‑office work model with in‑person environment.
• Frequent communication and coordination with internal staff and community partners.
• Work in a dynamic, fast‑paced, and occasionally loud environment, particularly during events such as Denver Pride Fest.
• Must be available to work Denver Pride Fest the fourth weekend of June each year.
• Occasional evening and weekend work required.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds, with reasonable accommodation.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to…