CPW PROGRAM MANAGEMENT I /Philanthropy Program Manager (Denver, CO)
CPW PROGRAM MANAGEMENT I /Philanthropy Program Manager (Denver, CO)
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$ 101352 - 116400
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- OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLYConsider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. Its our mission to manage and conserve Colorados natural resources for the benefit of people today and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.
We invite you to explore our website at find out more about the work we do to manage Colorados natural resources for today and tomorrow.
The State of Colorado believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply.
In addition to offering rewarding meaningful work we offer:- Medical and Dental plans
- Strong flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans
- Paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Wellness programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
- Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
- Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
- Some positions may qualify for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE
Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state to provide a quality state parks system and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorados natural resources.The Outdoor Recreation and Lands Branch (RLAD) of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is responsible for providing and/or overseeing the delivery of recreational programs and services statewide and to manage land use through real estate acquisition and conservation internally and with partnering landowners. Description of Job
- The purpose of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Philanthropy program is to help strengthen relationships with the community and build a broad-based donation program by connecting people to the agencys mission to protect Colorados wildlife and natural resources providing a quality state park system and offering exceptional and sustainable outdoors recreation opportunities with the goal of fostering education and stewardship of these resources. As part of CPWs Strategic Priorities the agency is focused on sustainable funding to provide for the natural resources and recreational opportunities that CPW offers. The Philanthropy program will broaden the avenues through which people can contribute to the work of CPW advance and cultivate new and existing donors through meaningful relationships and personal connection to programmatic investments and develop new channels for sustainable funding. This program will support the agencys priorities of increasing trust and awareness of the agency and its work while building connections to the outdoors.
Specific job duties include but are not limited to:Philanthropy Program Development and Management & Program Web page and Database Operations
Responsible for the planning development and implementation of a robust philanthropy program within Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). The role assesses grows and diversifies funding opportunities to support CPWs mission and manages multiple multi-faceted fundraising initiatives in collaboration with CPW leadership the Commission Branches Regions and key stakeholders. It develops strategic short- and long-term goals maintains and expands donor relationships and fosters donor involvement in advancing CPWs work to promote and protect Colorados wildlife and natural resources. Builds and strengthens collaborative relationships with prospective donors interested in conservation wildlife management and outdoor recreation programs. It oversees the distribution of donor funds through the annual Philanthropy at Work program including application review fund distribution and reporting. Works closely with Financial Services to track donations reconcile financial data manage legacy giving and ensure accurate financial records. It coordinates with the Executive Management and Communications teams to create authentic engagement opportunities for current and potential philanthropic supporters and attends relevant conferences and events. The role also cultivates partnerships with funders and staff by co-presenting at events co-authoring publications and organizing engagement activities with employees and stakeholders. Additionally the position supports the creation of a Legacy Donor Program including estate negotiations in collaboration with the Attorney Generals Office and other agency partners and pursues strategies to simplify connect and streamline funding opportunities aligned with CPWs mission.
Donor Relations
This position designs documents and implements a systematic and integrated donor relations and recognition program for Colorado Parks and Wildlife. It establishes and manages tracking processes to ensure timely acknowledgement recognition ongoing communication and continued cultivation of past and current donors with the goal of enhancing their long-term relationship with the agency. The role collaborates closely with teams across CPW to serve as a key liaison to current and potential major donors working with CPW Leadership Commissioners and other agency leaders to identify strategic opportunities for donor cultivation stewardship and public engagement. It also maintains consistent communication between donors and staff to foster collaboration professionalism and alignment with the overall goals of the Philanthropy Program.Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
- Minimum Qualifications
Eight (8) years of relevant experience in Philanthropy or Fundraising efforts Public Administration or occupation related to the work assigned to this position
OR
A combination of related education in Natural Resources Wildlife Management Environmental Science Outdoor Recreation Public Administration Communications Business and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to Eight (8) yearsSubstitutions- Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Current or former State experience relevant to this position
- Current or former Colorado Parks and Wildlife experience
- Strong analytical inductive and deductive reasoning abilities.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm energy optimism and a positive attitude with innovative thinking.
- Adaptability and openness to change and new approaches.
- Proven initiative and strong self-motivation.
Required Competencies- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Independent decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Adaptability and ability to perform under pressure
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Customer-service mindset
- Honest trustworthy and dependable
- Familiarity with CRM or donor management software database operations and web-based communication tools
Conditions of Employment- State of Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
- Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado drivers license if operating a State vehicle.
- Position requires the ability to travel independently to locations in Colorado on occasion including multiple overnight stays.
- Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will
disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).
APPEAL RIGHTS:It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email () postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203) or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action.For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at under Rules. - Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Supplemental Information
- The Assessment Process
All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of or all of the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.
Resumes cover letters and other attachments arenotconsidered as part of initial reviews thereforeit is important to document in your application your education experience minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.
Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content writing ability spelling grammar and effective communication.
This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.
Equity Diversity and InclusionThe State of Colorado believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at
ADAAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request accommodation please contact our Benefits Specialist at at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information including medical documentation regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.E-VerifyDNR uses e-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.TollFree Applicant Support - Technical HelpIf you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
