Director of Development

Position Summary

The Craig Hospital Foundation is at an exciting time in its history of supporting patients, programs, and research at the nation’s best independent spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation hospital. We are embarking on a strategic plan to serve our patients and families by expanding and enhancing our campus, programs and research to continue to lead the neuro-rehabilitation industry.

As the Director of Development, you will join our growing Foundation team to help advance the mission of Craig Hospital. Reporting to and working directly with the Sr. Director of Donor Engagement & Operations, you will play a vital role in maintaining a base of donors and growing philanthropic revenue for a mission-driven Foundation. You will be a strategic partner to and lead a team to meet/exceed the annual fund goals, create strategies for digital presence and promotion, steward and cultivate donors of all levels, and execute peer-to-peer fundraising, recurring donor, and corporate sponsorship/engagement programs.

You will also engage with an active portfolio of donors with the potential to give up to $25,000 that you will utilize your one‑on‑one relationship building skills as well as your ability to work with donors via group strategies based on segmentation. Successful candidates will have prior experience in management and fundraising, specifically in pipeline development and mid‑level/leadership annual giving in a nonprofit organization.

Location:

3425 S Clarkson St, Englewood, CO 80113 (in the Foundation Building on the Craig Hospital Campus)

Shift: Monday‑Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm, with flexibility as needed

Compensation: $66,352.00 - $95,555.20 annually;
Exempt

Final date to receive applications:
August 3, 2026, 11:59 pm MST

• Licensure/Certification/Registrations:
  • Colorado Driver’s License in good standing required
• Education:
  • Associates degree in related field or equivalent experience required
• Experience:
  • Minimum 3+ experience in philanthropy, sales, communications, or nonprofit organizations.
  • Experiencing developing one‑on‑one relationships as well as applying strategies to grouping of people.
  • Experience managing a team required.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Proven success in identifying and soliciting funds from individuals, corporations, and foundations from a variety of sources and in developing relationships with donors. A record of measurable results in organizing and implementing activities such as major and mid‑level gifts, annual gifts, direct mail, stewardship, and digital philanthropy. Understanding of business implications of decisions and ability to align work with strategic goals.
    
    Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required; demonstrated ability to write clear and persuasive proposals. Excellent time management skills and a high degree of organization, careful attention to detail, ability to multitask and to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines. Demonstrated experience in building strategy, managing people and budgets, and an ability to work in a hands‑on environment. Well‑disciplined, self‑motivated and goal‑driven.
    
    Desire to make data/research‑informed decisions and integrate best practices, considered alongside vision and market trends. Able to work with a high degree of independence as well as part of a team; ability to collaborate internally and externally for success. Ability to relate to people of all ages and diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities. Ability to appropriately handle confidential matters and information and abide by HIPAA regulations.
    
    Flexibility and willingness to assume new tasks and special projects. Ability to participate in cross‑departmental projects, using tact and diplomacy. Ability to effectively identify, analyze and solve problems. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite;
    Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Solid knowledge of fundraising databases; experience in Raiser’s Edge is helpful.

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies based on data analysis and proven tactics designed to maximize revenue and donor participation to nurture and grow the donor pipeline.
• Lead the strategy and…