Senior Development Program Officer - Bright Futures
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Community Health
Senior Development Program Officer - Bright Futures
About The Weld Trust:
The Weld Trust is a philanthropic health conversion foundation dedicated to promoting excellence in health and education in Weld County, Colorado. It was established following the sale of the North Colorado Medical Center in 2019, transitioning community healthcare assets into a long‑term funding source for local impact initiatives. The Trust awards strategic grants to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities located in or serving Weld County, supporting a wide range of health and education programs—from childhood literacy and workforce development to behavioral health, food security, and housing stability—to improve the well‑being and opportunities of county residents.
It also helps build nonprofit capacity and furthers collaborative community impact efforts. Additionally, The Weld Trust serves as the fiscal agent for Bright Futures, a workforce development initiative that provides post‑secondary education and training support to Weld County students.
About Bright Futures:
Bright Futures is a Weld County workforce development initiative designed to strengthen the long‑term health of the local community by investing in education and career pathways for residents. Housed and administered in partnership with The Weld Trust, Bright Futures provides tuition assistance and financial support to qualifying Weld County residents—including high school graduates, GED earners, and generally discharged veterans—who pursue post‑secondary education, technical training, or industry‑recognized credentials.
Since its launch in 2015, Bright Futures has helped thousands of students reduce financial barriers to education, awarding up to $14,000 over eight semesters per participant. By supporting access to higher education and workforce training, Bright Futures plays a critical role in building a skilled workforce, strengthening local industries, and advancing economic mobility across Weld County.
About the Position:
The Senior Development Program Officer – Bright Futures is a senior‑level fundraising professional responsible for leading and executing philanthropic strategies that sustain and grow the Bright Futures workforce development program. This position is accountable for securing significant financial support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other funding partners to expand access to education and career training for Weld County residents. As a member of the Bright Futures team, the Senior Development Program Officer manages a robust portfolio of donors and prospects, drives major gift and partnership development, and ensures exceptional donor stewardship.
This role plays a critical leadership function in aligning donor interests with program outcomes, communicating measurable impact, and building long‑term philanthropic relationships including developing and cultivating relationships with Bright Futures Alumni.
- In collaboration with the Director of Bright Futures and TWT leadership, develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to meet annual and long‑term revenue goals for the Bright Futures program.
- Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors at all giving levels, including major gift prospects, high‑net‑worth individuals, foundations, and corporations.
- Follow up promptly and confidently with development relationship opportunities generated in partnership with the Director of Bright Futures and TWT leadership.
- Manage a portfolio of prospective and current donors, with personalized engagement strategies and moves management plans, including long‑term relationships with individual donors, businesses/corporations, families, and organizations.
- In partnership with the Communications and Marketing team, prepare and deliver compelling proposals, solicitation materials, stewardship reports, impact stories, and donor communications.
- Work closely with the entire BF staff on utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data for BF storytelling.
- In partnership with Bright Futures staff, establish and nurture strategic…
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