Director of Annual Giving

Director of Annual Giving

Christian Living Communities

About the Role

Are you a storyteller who loves connecting people to a mission Christian Living Communities is looking for a Director of Annual Giving to lead our fundraising efforts and build lasting relationships with donors who make our work possible.

Youll craft compelling appeals manage donor data and design strategies that grow giving year over year all while working closely with our Communications Philanthropy and Finance teams.

What Youll Do

• Lead fundraising strategy Build and run our annual giving plan set goals and manage a calendar of appeals campaigns and events across mail email digital and social channels
• Write compelling content Create donor-centered appeals newsletters acknowledgements and event materials that tell our story and inspire giving
• Own donor data Oversee the donor database and gift processing ensuring records are accurate and financials reconcile with our Finance team
• Turn data into strategy Analyze giving trends retention and campaign performance to sharpen future fundraising decisions
• Run events & grants Plan fundraising events from budget to execution and help manage our grant strategy and submissions
• Build relationships Spend time in our communities getting to know residents families and team members

What Were Looking For

• Strong writer and communicator who can craft a compelling case for support
• Experience with donor databases gift processing and fundraising analytics
• A strategic thinker whos comfortable turning data into action
• Someone who thrives working across teams (Philanthropy Marketing Finance and community leaders)
• Event planning and grant-writing experience is a plus

Why This Role

This is a chance to lead a growing annual giving program with real impact helping fund the mission of Christian Living Communities while building genuine lasting relationships with the donors who make it possible.

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in communications nonprofit management philanthropy public relations marketing business or a related field required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in annual giving fundraising donor relations nonprofit development or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of annual giving best practices including donor acquisition retention stewardship segmentation appeals campaigns and fundraising events.
• Exceptional writing editing and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to create persuasive audience-focused fundraising and donor communications.
• Strong fundraising database experience required; experience with Bloomerang or a comparable donor CRM preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with a commitment to database accuracy and data integrity.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and other tools used to organize analyze and report fundraising and financial information.
• Strong project-management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects communications events and deadlines simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to set goals measure results and adjust strategies based on performance and data.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with donors residents families team members organizational leaders and community partners.
• Fundraising event planning and coordination experience preferred.
• Ability to work both strategically and hands-on in a collaborative mission-driven environment.
• Must be able to read write and speak English.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Sits stands bends and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Lifting pushing or pulling up to 25 pounds intermittently.
• Must possess a Colorado drivers license in good standing. Job will require frequent travel in the Denver metro area and infrequently to other communities in Colorado.
• Work requires handling multiple projects and events simultaneously prioritizing tasks.
• Frequently interacts with relevant stakeholders including team members donors vendors mission partners residents and family members.

Additional Information :

If you are considering a position at Christian Living Communities Cappella Living Solutions we have a wide range of benefits to consider!  These may vary based on the status of the role (PT FT or PRN).  

    Health Coverage

    Health Savings Accounts 

    Retirement (with match)

    Dental Vision Disability & Life Insurance

    Paid Time Off plan

We envision a warm and welcoming environment for all residents team members family members and members of our communities a place of belonging.  Please let us know if you require accommodation during the interview process.

We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.  This position will be accepting applications through 10/01/26.  Job posting may close early due to volume of applicants.  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time