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Senior Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$86K - $100K/yr

Senior Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations Job Location: Hybrid Work Schedule (Office M ... to protect their communities, and empower survivors with restorative care on their journey to ...

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Senior Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$86K - $100K/yr

Senior Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations Job Location: Hybrid Work Schedule (Office M ... to protect their communities, and empower survivors with restorative care on their journey to ...

Hitachi

Foundation and Posture Lead

Broomfield, CO · Remote

$90K - $130K/yr

As a Cyber Foundation & Posture Lead, you'll be at the forefront of protecting the digital backbone ... the communities they serve-can trust in the energy systems of tomorrow. We're looking for a ...

Meta

Network Engineer, Foundation & Support

Denver, CO

$162K/yr

Network Engineer, Foundation & Support Responsibilities: * Drive initiatives to enhance efficiency ... Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for community foundation in Colorado is $19.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.15 and $20.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a community foundation?

A Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that pools and manages charitable funds from individuals, families, and businesses to support local causes and community needs. These foundations work to improve the quality of life in a specific geographic area by making grants to nonprofits, schools, and other community organizations. They also help donors achieve their philanthropic goals by providing expertise and flexible giving options. Community foundations play a crucial role in addressing community challenges and fostering long-term growth and stability.

What are the typical responsibilities of staff working at a community foundation?

Staff at community foundations often engage in a variety of tasks, including managing grant applications, working with donors to establish charitable funds, coordinating community outreach events, and evaluating the impact of funded programs. Collaboration across teams is common, as staff members frequently work with finance, communications, and program departments to ensure smooth operations and effective community engagement. The role can be both rewarding and fast-paced, offering opportunities to build relationships with local nonprofits and community leaders.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a community foundation professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Community Foundation professional, you need expertise in nonprofit management, fundraising, grantmaking, and community engagement, often supported by a degree in nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field. Familiarity with donor management systems, grant tracking software, and financial reporting tools is typically required. Strong relationship-building, communication, and strategic thinking skills help professionals effectively connect with donors and community partners. These abilities are crucial for maximizing impact, ensuring financial sustainability, and fostering trust within the community.

What is the difference between Community Foundation vs Nonprofit Program Coordinator?

AspectCommunity FoundationNonprofit Program Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree often required; certifications like CFRE are a plusBachelor's degree in social work, nonprofit management, or related field; certifications vary
Work EnvironmentFundraising events, grant management, community outreach in office and fieldProgram implementation, community engagement, event planning in nonprofit settings
Employer & IndustryFoundations supporting multiple nonprofits, community developmentIndividual nonprofit organizations, charities, social service agencies

While both roles focus on community impact, a Community Foundation manages funds and grants across multiple nonprofits, whereas a Nonprofit Program Coordinator directly implements programs within a specific organization. The foundation oversees broader community initiatives, while the coordinator handles day-to-day program activities.

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Infographic showing various Community Foundation job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,376 per year, or $19.4 per hour.

Ares Foundation Communications Officer

Ares Operations LLC

Denver, CO

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Over the last 20 years, Ares' success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values - Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy - and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

Ares Management Corporation ("Ares" or "the firm") is looking for a professional to join the Ares Charitable Foundation (the "Ares Foundation). Established in 2021 as a 501(c)(3) qualifying organization sponsored by Ares, the Ares Foundation strives to advance economic mobility by helping people prepare and reskill for quality jobs, launch and scale businesses, and build personal finance knowledge. Moreover, the Ares Foundation executes philanthropy with the same rigor, discipline and entrepreneurial spirit that Ares brings to its investment activities to help strengthen the communities where the firm does business.
Ares seeks a Director, Foundation Communications and Storytelling to help the Ares Foundation further demonstrate thought leadership and raise visibility for its unique value-add to the philanthropic / CSR and nonprofit sectors. With these goals in mind, the ideal candidate must be able to design, articulate and execute a thoughtful strategy to share the Ares Foundation's story with key audiences. This includes crafting key narratives, securing high-profile speaking opportunities, engaging with media on CSR and relevant topics, and leading high-impact storytelling across platforms, initiatives and regions.

In addition, the Director, Foundation Communications and Storytelling will collaborate with Ares team members across the firm, including in Corporate Communications & Marketing, Compliance and Legal, as well as with external vendors and agencies as necessary to ensure focused, consistent and compelling messaging for key audiences.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in nonprofit / CSR communications. They will possess excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments as well as meet deadlines. They will be detail-oriented, accuracy-focused, flexible and collaborative, and possess a process-improvement mindset.


Ares Philanthropy 2024 Annual Report
Primary functions and essential responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Lead content and product planning, relying on data and insights to inform strategy and ongoing refinement.

Develop communications content and products - including Ares Foundation-related messaging, social media and webpage copy, reports, press releases, case studies, presentations, opinion pieces and other collateral - to build awareness for the Ares Foundation's innovation, thought leadership and impact among key audiences.

Identify and research emerging issues relevant to the Ares Foundation's mission and funding priorities to support content and product creation as well as to make the societal and business imperative for philanthropy / CSR clear.

Help conceptualize, originate and produce storytelling content through videos and media-rich assets.

Identify and forge relationships with top-tier media and experts to help elevate the Ares Foundation's thought leadership, including collaboration with Ares Corporate Communications & Marketing as appropriate to pitch and place stories and editorial content as well as to secure speaking opportunities for Ares Foundation leadership.

Help develop and / or edit speeches and talking points for Ares Foundation and other Ares spokespeople.

Provide guidance and counsel to Ares Foundation grantees and nonprofit partners to support their communications around Ares Foundation-funded initiatives, including reviewing press releases and grant-funded knowledge products.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree or equivalent work experience

Experience required

At least 10 years' experience designing, developing and executing thoughtful communications strategies for philanthropy / CSR, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling and focused messaging for audiences globally.

Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues at all levels as well as internal and external stakeholders.

Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills.

Self-motivated, with the ability to execute projects and produce deliverables in accord with the Ares Foundation's proven commitment to - and reputation for - high-quality work.

Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple and competing priorities with high attention to details.

High emotional intelligence and excellent judgement as well as the ability to adapt and be flexible as necessary.

Proven ability to solve problems resourcefully and creatively, with the flexibility to adapt to evolving situations.

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products and various technology and digital platforms.

Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.

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Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

$180,000 - $200,000

The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.

Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

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