Development Officer

About the role

The Development Officer will lead the annual fund program and corporate partnership initiatives for Wings Over the Rockies, focusing on donors and sponsors contributing up to $5,000. Working closely with the Director of Development, this role cultivates individual donors, manages key fundraising campaigns, and builds corporate relationships that support the museum’s mission.

Key responsibilities

• Own and execute all annual fund campaigns, including strategy, timelines, and messaging.
• Grow donor participation, retention, and revenue year over year.
• Identify, cultivate, and steward individual donors giving up to $5,000.
• Secure and manage corporate sponsorships for the Space Race 5K and the Spreading Wings Gala.
• Develop sponsorship proposals, agreements, and benefit fulfillment.
• Respond to donor and partner inquiries within one business day and maintain regular gratitude outreach.
• Log all interactions in the Altru CRM system and generate performance reports.
• Collaborate with Marketing on campaign materials and with the Development Coordinator on event logistics.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in sales, nonprofit fundraising, development, or a similar role.

Required skills

• Proficiency with the Altru CRM platform.