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Title:Development and Fundraising Manager

FLSA Position Status:Exempt

Department:Revenue

Reports To:Executive Director

Wage Grade:$85,000 – $88,000

Primary Work Site:TreeTop Main Office

Schedule:Full-Time, 40 hrs.

Date Created:June 2026

Position Summary:

The Development & Fundraising Manager supports the sustainability and growth of TreeTop Child Advocacy Center through fundraising, donor stewardship, marketing support, and community engagement. This role works closely with the Executive Director to strengthen donor relationships, coordinate fundraising initiatives, increase community awareness, and support outreach efforts across Colorado’s 5th Judicial District.

As part of a collaborative nonprofit team, this posigration also provides support to children and families during and following forensic interviews while helping maintain a welcoming, trauma-informed environment.

Mission Focus:

This role exists to help TreeTop grow sustainable funding, strengthen community relationships, and increase awareness so the organization can continue providing critical support services to children and families across the 5th Judicial District.

Essential Functions: Development and Fundraising

• Support annual fundraising goals and donor development strategies
• Assist with sponsorship outreach and relationship management
• Support planning and execution of fundraising and community events
• Maintain donor tracking systems and fundraising spreadsheets
• Review donation reports and assist with campaign tracking
• Assist in identifying new fundraising and partnership opportunities

Essential Functions: Donor Stewardship

• Coordinate donor acknowledgment processes including thank-you cards, emails, and receipts
• Maintain consistent donor communication and follow-up
• Support donor recognition efforts including donor wall updates
• Track donor engagement and stewardship activities
• Assist with donor appreciation efforts and relationship-building

Essential Functions: Marketing and Communications

• Coordinate and schedule social media content
• Support website updates and ongoing maintenance
• Assist with email newsletters and campaign communications
• Help create marketing materials using Canva and other platforms
• Support annual report creation and presentation materials

Essential Functions: Community Engagement

• Represent TreeTop at chamber meetings, networking events, and community activities
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners
• Support awareness campaigns and outreach events
• Assist with volunteer coordination for events and initiatives
• Help strengthen TreeTop’s visibility throughout the 5th Judicial District

Essential Functions: Forensic Interview and Advocacy Support

• Provide advocacy support to children and families during and following forensic interviews
• Help create a welcoming, trauma-informed environment for children and caregivers
• Coordinate family support resources, referrals, and follow-up communication as needed
• Support multidisciplinary team collaboration and communication when appropriate
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and compassion when interacting with children and families

Essential Functions: Administrative Support

• Maintain organized digital files and development materials
• Support internal reporting and data management
• Assist with communication between staff, donors, and partners
• Utilize systems including Google Workspace, Mailchimp, Canva, WordPress, and donor tracking tools

Additional Requirements:

• Complete all required training courses as designated by the Executive Director.
• Adhere to all policies within organization and those outlined within the TreeTop Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to travel and work at other Treetop locations as determined by the Executive Director.
• Embrace the Treetop Values, Mission and Vision.
• Must participate in quality assurance/ improvement activities when applicable.
• Answer phone calls, routes phone calls as needed, and provide general information to callers.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to engage in each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Must Haves to be Successful:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proficient customer service skills preferably healthcare but not required.
• Basic knowledge of digital systems (including Microsoft Office Suite) required, including Google Suite, Zoom, Trello, Case Cracker, Grant Assist, and Guardify.
• Critical level of attention to detail.
• Experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, marketing, communications, or community engagement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities
• Comfortably managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Experience with Canva, Google Workspace, Mailchimp, social media platforms, and website management preferred
• Ability to build positive relationships with donors, partners, and community members
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and collaborative team player

Nice to Haves

• Customer Service Experience preferred.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Self-motivated professional who is resourceful and well organized.

Key Performance Areas

Success in this role may include:

• Increased donor engagement and stewardship consistency
• Successful execution of fundraising campaigns and events
• Growth in community awareness and partnerships
• Improved organization of development systems and tracking
• Consistent and engaging marketing communications
• Strong support of TreeTop’s mission and long-term sustainability

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

TreeTop Child Advocacy Center is a collaborative, mission-driven organization serving children and families impacted by abuse. Team members are expected to work with professionalism, compassion, flexibility, and a commitment to trauma-informed practices.

Some evening or weekend event attendance may be required throughout the year.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Below are minimal knowledge/physical requirements of this position:

Knowledge

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Reading, speaking, writing English

X

Communications Skills

X

Computers

X

Physical

Walking

X

X

Standing

X

X

Driving

X

Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance

X

Stretching/Reaching

X

X

X

X

Stooping (bend at waist)

X

Sensory Activities

Talking in person

X

Talking on the telephone

X

Hearing in person

X

Hearing on the telephone

X

Vision for close work

X

Other (specify)

Organization Name : TreeTop Child Advocacy Center

Job Type : Full-Time

Compensation : $85,000-$88,000

Job Title : Development and Fundraising Manager

Application Link : https://www.treetopcenter.org/careers/