About Rocky Mountain Prep

Rocky Mountain Prep is a growing network of innovative public charter schools serving students and families in the Greater Denver Area. Rocky Mountain Prep (RMP) opened its first school in 2012 with 130 students and has grown to twelve schools, working with over 5,000 scholars in PreK through 12th grade across two districts. Grounded in our culture of rigor and love, our schools consistently outperform local districts academically while ensuring our scholars develop in our PEAK values of perseverance, excellence, adventure, and kindness.

Who We Seek:

We seek teachers and staff who are interested in developing students into outstanding human beings in their academic and personal lives by role-modeling our culture of Rigor and Love. Work collaboratively with their teammates and seek feedback, coaching, and mentorship from their admin team and school community. Implement our data-driven curriculum with the tools they’ve gained from experience while they adapt to the needs of their students.

If you are someone who is mission-driven, humble in your reflections about your practice, smart in the ways you approach data and are results-oriented, we’d love to see you apply.

During the 2023-2024 school year, RMP is driving after five big goals:

1. Going Green on the Colorado School Performance Framework
2. 90% Student Persistence
3. 95% Average Daily Attendance
4. Fully Enrolled by October Count
5. Academics:
   1. PreK Students demonstrate one year of growth
   2. Kinder through 2nd Grade Students grow 1.25 years in ELA and Math
   3. 40% of 3rd through 5th-grade students meet their Millionaire Goal (one million words read)
   4. 40% of 6th through 8th grade students meet their millionaire goal (two million words read)
   5. High school: 100% College Acceptance

Each member of the organization plays a part in achieving these goals. School-based staff members will work towards 2 or 3 metrics that are aligned to both their individual roles AND the Big 5. These metrics vary by position and are subject to change for the 2022-2023 school year. As a Development Manager, you will be held accountable for some of these goals. 

Role Mission

In collaboration with the Managing Director of Philanthropy, the Development Manager will implement and execute an aggressive, relationship-based fundraising strategy that includes major gifts, corporation and foundation partnerships, individual giving programs, and special events. Internally, the Development Manager will help foster a culture of philanthropy that ensures the sustainability of RMP in changing the face of public education in Colorado by democratizing college access and preparation for historically marginalized students and families. You are goal-oriented and ensure our team is on track to achieving RMP’s annual fundraising goals. 

 In this role, you will…

• Donor relations
  • Manage a personal portfolio of donors
  • Provide timely donor acknowledgments and create special impact updates/touchpoints specific to donor interest areas
  • Coordinate donor school tours and events
  • Assist staff and board members in adhering to RMP’s donor stewardship plan 
  • Support the creation of individual giving programs, including donor prospecting 
  • Solicit corporate sponsorships for signature events and programs 
• Grant management
  • Assist in prospect research and grant writing, reporting, and compliance, as directed by the Managing Director of Philanthropy 
  • Meet regularly with staff across the organization to stay up-to date on key programs being supported by donors 
• Development communications
  • Create development marketing materials to introduce prospects to RMP and our signature programs 
  • Manage a monthly stakeholder newsletter and the Colorado Gives Day campaign 
• Development operations
  • Oversee donor database management, reporting each gift and donor interaction meticulously, and tracking annual development metrics 
  • Pull and provide reports and data for the Managing Director of Philanthropy to progress monitor 
  • Request and maintain up-to-date donor contact information 
  • Meet monthly with the finance team to review and reconcile funds received and advise how the funds should be booked 
  • Ensure schools follow proper protocols and procedures when pursuing fundraising opportunities 

The must haves…

• Adaptability & persistence - you push work forward through obstacles and adapt quickly as development/support needs change. You are relentless in your pursuit to give our students the opportunities and resources they deserve. 
• Relationship-builder -you are enthusiastic about finding areas of alignment and facilitating purposeful and joyful asks that enable donors to enact their values. You have the ability to influence and inspire others to get involved in philanthropy, internally and externally. 
• Superior organizational skills - you create thoughtful project plans, are extremely proactive and ensure all deadlines are met with 100% follow-through. You are able to prioritize your time wisely and manage projects that overlap, in addition to ongoing responsibilities. 
• Goal-oriented - you are data-driven, results-oriented and are not intimidated by ambitious goals. You are excited to track ongoing progress and assist RMP in diversifying funding sources while retaining our current donor base. 

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Record of achieving ambitious goals in the field of philanthropy
• 2 years of experience in fundraising, including:
  • Donor database management
  • Coordinating donor experiences/events 
  • Grant writing and reporting
  • Crafting a variety of development communications
• Ability to travel in the Denver metro area to attend meetings and events 

Preferred:

• Record of meeting/exceeding personal fundraising goals
• Experience supporting/managing two or more of the following: 
  • Donor portfolio 
  • Fundraising campaign 
  • Individual giving programs 
  • Corporate partnerships 
  • Board engagement 

Salary 

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a salary range of $60,000 - $90,000. 

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement through PERA
• Paid-Time-Off

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Want more information

• Please review our Rocky Mountain Prep Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about our program!

Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Rocky Mountain Prep does not sponsor visas at this time.

RMP is an equal opportunity employer. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We appreciate your interest in Rocky Mountain Prep and look forward to getting to know you!