Senior Development Officer

Job Summary
The be well Health and Wellness Initiative (be well) seeks an experienced and dynamic Development Officer to lead the organization’s fundraising strategy and revenue growth efforts. This is a one‑year, grant‑funded position with the opportunity for renewal, contingent upon successful performance, achievement of fundraising goals, and availability of continued funding. The Development Officer will design and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies; cultivate donor, corporate, and foundation relationships; manage grant development; plan fundraising events; and build strategic partnerships to advance be well’s mission. This role plays a central part in securing $300K per quarter and diversifying funding streams.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Revenue Generation

• Develop, implement, and evaluate annual fundraising plans
• Identify new funding opportunities using data insights
• Diversify revenue streams, including fee-for-service, corporate partnerships, and grants

Donor Cultivation & Stewardship

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors
• Build and maintain a strong, long-term donor pipeline

Grant Development

• Research and prepare competitive grant proposals.
• Ensure timely reporting and compliance with grant requirements.

Events & Marketing

• Plan and execute fundraising events.
• Support development of promotional and marketing materials.

Data & Reporting Systems

• Develop and maintain donor databases and CRM systems.
• Analyze donor and fundraising data to refine and strengthen strategies.

Cross-Department Collaboration

• Align fundraising strategies with organizational goals
• Support messaging, storytelling, and engagement initiatives

Fee‑for‑Service Expansion

• Develop strategies to grow technical assistance and fee-for-service offerings

Core Skills

• Strong communication, storytelling, and persuasive writing
• Excellent relationship‑building and donor cultivation abilities
• Strategic planning, data analysis, and CRM proficiency
• Project management, event planning, and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.

Experience: 5+ years of fundraising or development experience with a proven record of meeting revenue goals.

Soft Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and storytelling abilities; comfort with face‑to‑face solicitation.

Preferred Certification: Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).

Work Environment: Hybrid setting with occasional evening/weekend work.

Compensation

$80,000–$100,000 annually, plus benefits.

How to Apply

To strengthen your application, please include the following:

• A tailored cover letter
• Resume highlighting fundraising achievements
• Two writing samples (e.g., grant proposals, donor communications)
• Portfolio of past fundraising campaigns (if available)
• Three professional references

Submit all materials to: DHarvell@FSUCommunities.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80238