Job Overview
The Manager of Community Engagement and Events (CEE) at Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation (Foundation) is responsible for managing community fundraising partnerships, donor engagement, and event-based fundraising initiatives that advance organizational revenue and engagement goals. The role oversees assigned Community Partner Program relationships, manages a portfolio of approximately 50-75 donors and prospects, and will cultivate, steward, and expand community partner support. The position leads fundraising activations for Signature Events, manages event technology and donor data processes. The role works across multiple Foundation departments and will engage hospital stakeholders, community partners, volunteers, on a regular basis in their scope of work. Reports to the Director of Community Engagement and Events.
Department Name: CHCHS Foundation
Job Status: Exempt- Full time, 40 hours per week
Shift: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm - Hybrid
Duties & Responsibilities
Manage key functions with Community Partner Program with a focus on Tier 2 & 3 partnerships

• Demonstrate commitment to and success in managing the implementation of Community Partner Program (CPP) towards achieving annual revenue and operational goals for Community Engagement and Events team, and the Foundation as a whole.
• Communicates efficiently and effectively with annually registered event partners to ensure parameters and standards are met
• Partners with the Director, CEE in support of more complex events, as assigned
• Leads event support for Tier 2 and Tier 3 partner activity,
• Responsible for post-event coordinates post-event collection and donor payment follow-up
• Partners with Director, CEE to track, analyze, and evaluate CPP data to make strategic decisions about future engagement, support, and stewardship.
  

Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors

• Manage a portfolio of 50-75 relationships
• Identify, qualify, cultivate and steward assigned prospects and donors
• Proactively identify new Community Partner prospects and donors to qualify for portfolio assignment
• Follow up on all leads identified by Prospect Development, volunteers, hospital and Foundation partners to further qualify for portfolio assignment
• Travel within Colorado and nationally to meet with prospects, donors, and other key stakeholders, as necessary
• Maintain complete and accurate donor records, plans, and opportunities in CRM
  

Collaboratively manage the overall process and execution of onsite fundraising activations for Foundation Signature Events.

• Design and execute effective at-event fundraising activations for Signature Events which meet/exceed expectations for both the donor and Foundation revenue goals
• Execution and implementation of event technology (GiveSmart) at both Signature and qualified CPP Events
• Works with Gift Processing team to ensure timely and accurate reporting for all receipt/CRM management post event
• Works with Director, CEE on Signature Event guest collection and pre-event data management
  

Courage Classic – Serve as project lead for the Courage Cruise

• Partner with Director, Courage Classic to design and execute the Courage Cruise event as part of the Courage Classic program
• Manage all logistical and operational elements required to efficiently execute the Courage Cruise (timelines, contractors, run of show and volunteer positions)
• Create and implement fundraising strategies that enhance donor pipeline, drive engagement and boost fundraising revenue
• Collaborates with Marketing Business Partner on promotional strategies
• Determine GIK needs and partner with CP and other departments to secure required elements
  

Special Projects as requested

• Support Sr. Director, CEE and other colleagues with special projects, such as:
• Ancillary activities related to the 50th Anniversary Gala
• Courage Classic Team Program needs related to engagement, retention and growth
• Community Partner work related to Courage Classic team fundraising
• Organizational projects involving hospital partnerships, grateful families and Community Partnerships team at the hospital
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees
• BA/BS undergraduate degree is required from an accredited college or university. No equivalency.
• Area of Study
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• Experience
• Four to six years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit fundraising, community engagement, donor relations, special events, sponsorship management, corporate event management, or related fields. This position will apply the following required knowledge and skills in this job:
• Demonstrated experience managing fundraising events, community partnerships, and donor cultivation.
• Experience independently managing a portfolio of donors, prospects, sponsors, or key community stakeholders.
• Proven success meeting fundraising, engagement, revenue, and partnership goals.
• Experience with peer-to-peer fundraising platforms and event technology solutions such as GiveSmart.
• Experience managing volunteers, contractors, vendors, sponsors, and event committees.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience utilizing CRM systems (such as Blackbaud CRM, Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or comparable platforms) for donor management, reporting, and pipeline tracking.
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives from planning through execution.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to analyze fundraising and engagement data to inform recommendations and decision-making.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments, volunteers, donors, community partners, and hospital stakeholders.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism with confidential information.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required for events and donor engagement activities.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in healthcare, higher education, or mission-driven nonprofit organizations.
• Project Management experience or certification, desired.

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
Starting pay is determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, skills, and internal equity. While the full range reflects long-term earning potential, most new hires are expected to be placed near the midpoint of our posted job range.
Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $70,200.00 to $95,500.00
Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.
As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.
EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
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