Director of Philanthropic Partnerships

Director of Philanthropic Partnerships

Colorado Media Project is a statewide philanthropic intermediary and the home of Press Forward Colorado. We pool and direct philanthropic capital to the newsrooms and civic information providers Coloradans rely on, from rural and mountain outlets to ethnic and community media.

Colorado Media Project is a nonprofit organization seeking a Director of Philanthropic Partnerships to build CMP's first major gift portfolio, including donors who recommend grants from their donor advised funds, and work with community foundations and regional funders across the state to fund the information needs of their own communities.

The Director of Philanthropic Partnerships is a full-time position supported by an upcoming 24-month institutional grant, anticipated to begin in January 2027. While funding for this position is secured for an initial two-year cycle, the Director will play a critical role in cultivating long-term donor relationships and strategic partnerships to diversify our revenue and sustain this role beyond the initial grant period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Revenue Planning and Execution
• Major Gifts and Individual Giving
• Place-Based Philanthropy
• Institutional Partnerships
• Events and Convenings
• Field Leadership and Board Engagement

This is a hybrid position based in Denver. Candidates must reside in Colorado; relocation assistance is not provided. The role requires in-state travel of up to 10 percent, including overnight travel to rural and mountain communities, and occasional evening and weekend events.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Required
• Preferred

Compensation and Benefits:

• The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $105,000 to $110,000 annually. Final pay will be determined by experience and qualifications within that range.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Retirement: Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible Paid Time Off: Flexible paid time off, with no fixed accrual cap, plus paid sick leave in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).
• Flexible Schedule: Hybrid work environment with a culture that values focused work and work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Budget and opportunities for skill-building, training, and leadership development.