Senior Development Manager

Title:

Senior Development Manager, Corporate and Individual Giving

Location:

Westminster, CO Position

Reports To:

VP of Development About Butterfly Pavilion:

At Butterfly Pavilion, we transform the way people think about invertebrates. These small but mighty animals that surround us are so much more than people think. They are everywhere because everything depends on them. They are the hidden heroes of the animal kingdom. As the leader in invertebrate knowledge, inspiration and connection, Butterfly Pavilion works to foster an appreciation of these critical animals by educating the public about the need to protect and care for threatened habitats globally, while conducting research for solutions in invertebrate conservation.

Whether it is providing unique, firsthand learning experiences in our exhibits and educational programs, conducting new research that sets the standard for zoos across the country or building innovative solutions for species and habitat conservation in countries around the world, Butterfly Pavilion is leading the way in ensuring invertebrates are protected for the future.

Looking forward, we are committed to providing the most enriching experience for our audience, being recognized as a scientific authority, and being a leading educational resource on invertebrates.

Our Core Values are a large part of who we are as an organization:

Make Science Cool Love What You DoGo Above and Beyond Lead Change Know Your Stuff Be Positive Welcome All These aren't just words, but words to live by here at Butterfly Pavilion.

FLSA:
Exempt | Full-Time

Work Schedule:

Onsite | Monday-Friday | Occasional weekends/evenings as required.

Salary: $68,000–$80,000; starting salary is based on relevant experience.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D, LTD, STD, and Employee Assistance Program.

Voluntary Life, d, Legal Shield, and Pet Insurance plans available.

Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with employer match.

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.

Two personal holidays per year.

Butterfly Pavilion Membership and 25% Gift Shop discount.

Position Summary:

The Senior Development Manager plays a key role in growing Butterfly Pavilion’s individual and corporate giving program by building meaningful relationships with donors and strategic partners. This position manages a portfolio of current and prospective donors and is responsible for new donor acquisition, prospecting, and cultivation to secure philanthropic support from individuals and businesses.

This is a highly relationship-driven role for an experienced fundraiser who thrives on creating authentic connections and expanding a developing portfolio in support of annual and capital campaign goals. The Senior Development Manager will contribute to fundraising initiatives that strengthen donor engagement, sponsorship development, and philanthropic support. This position combines strategic donor relationship management with hands-on fundraising execution and serves as the lead for Development department administration.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

Donor Development & Fundraising Manage a portfolio of current and prospective individual and corporate donors, developing and implementing cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and upgrade strategies to strengthen donor relationships and increase philanthropic support.

Implement donor plans to meet fundraising goals, including the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual and corporate donors.

Proactively identify, qualify, and cultivate new individual and corporate giving prospects to expand Butterfly Pavilion’s donor pipeline and portfolio

Demonstrate genuine interest in donors’ values and motivations and connect their philanthropic support to Butterfly Pavilion's mission.

Develop individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies in partnership with Development leadership to strengthen relationships and secure and upgrade gifts.

Anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and recommend creative approaches to advance fundraising priorities and grow individual and corporate giving.

Donor Engagement & Stewardship Conduct regular donor…