Associate Director: Mid-Level Giving

Volunteers of America Colorado is a nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in-need transform their lives. Through more than 50 distinct human service programs, Volunteers of America changes the lives of more than 140,000 vulnerable Colorado ans each year. VOA services include housing and emergency shelters, hunger and nutrition services, and many other community support programs. Our work touches the mind, body, heart and ultimately the spirit of those we serve.

VOA integrates compassion with highly effective programs that build and strengthen communities.

Volunteers of America Colorado believes unique challenges require unique and thoughtful solutions. VOA creates specialized programs to meet the critical needs of the communities we serve—our programs across Colorado look different because each community is distinct. We engage faith, relationship‑building, and volunteers wherever we go to lift up and support Colorado’s most vulnerable citizens.

• The Associate Director, Mid-Level Giving is a full‑time position in the Advancement Department at Volunteers of America Colorado, based in Denver. Reporting to the Senior Director of Major Gifts, this relationship‑focused fundraiser manages a portfolio of 100+ individual donors and prospects giving $1,000–$9,999 annually. The Associate Director builds meaningful donor relationships, identifies new prospects, conducts personal visits, solicits gifts, and provides thoughtful stewardship.
  
  A key goal is to increase donor engagement and giving while identifying donors ready to grow into major gift relationships. This position connects donors’ interests with VOA Colorado’s mission and programs across the state.

• Manage a portfolio of 100+ mid-level donors and prospects ($1,000–$9,999 annually), creating personalized plans for cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and increased giving.
• Build relationships through in‑person donor meetings, phone calls, outreach, and tours of VOA Colorado programs.
• Identify and qualify new donors, prepare donor‑centered proposals, and connect supporters with program leaders, executive leadership, and Board members when appropriate.
• Set and meet individual fundraising and donor engagement goals; maintain an active gift pipeline and share progress through monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Document donor contacts, opportunities, and moves management activity in Salesforce; identify donors with major gift potential and coordinate next steps with the major gifts team.

• Create thoughtful donor recognition, personalized communications, and stewardship opportunities that strengthen retention and long‑term support.
• Work with the Marketing and Program teams on donor stories, impact updates, proposals, and engagement materials.
• Help re‑engage lapsed supporters and grow relationships with current donors.

• Use fundraising events and program visits to connect with donors, build relationships, and follow up on giving opportunities.
• Support sponsorship outreach and donor engagement at VOA Colorado events as needed.

Position does not currently supervise staff.

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