The Center for Community Wealth Building (CCWB) works to promote inclusive economic opportunities to normalize a new economic development model that includes and elevates the voices of impacted and vulnerable communities at the core of growth, and leverages anchor institutions’ economic engines to create an economy that works for everyone. Our vision is a people-owned, inclusive, and sustainable metro Denver economy that catalyzes prosperous and resilient communities free from racism and injustice. CCWB’s work is driven by our commitment to economic justice, inclusivity, inspiration, and transformation. We work to inspire a fundamental shift within individuals, communities, institutions, and systems to support a thriving local economy and a healthy and sustainable way of life.
CCWB is a nonprofit start-up organization. This position will join our team consisting of the Executive Director, the Cooperative Development Director, the Anchor Strategy Director, the Small Business Manager, and an AmeriCorps VISTA.
Position Summary
The Director of Communications & Fundraising will lead our organization’s efforts to develop and implement our communications strategy and enhance our fundraising strategy. This position’s role is critical to helping the organization move to the next level of impact and will also play a key role in organizational strategic thinking. The ideal candidate should have a passion for using
communication strategies to create structural change, advance racial justice, and create a new economic paradigm that reverses economic inequities.
Job Responsibilities
Communications (approx. 50% of time)
● Establish Communications as integral to CCWB’s strategy to transform the economic development paradigm in metro Denver
● Foster broader engagement in our work through social media platforms, email newsletters, text message campaigns, etc.
● Draft and publish press releases and other relevant information to uplift community wealth building stories
● Design and implement campaigns to increase awareness of community wealth building practices
● Represent CCWB by actively responding to individuals who communicate via website forms, email requests, social media comments and other forms of communication
● Lead CCWB’s website redesign effort, including oversight of a website developer
● Create infographics, brochures, fliers and other graphic illustrations to demonstrate social/economic factors that shape our work and organizational programs and impacts
● Develop and implement a storytelling strategy that supports each program and clarifies our organizational purpose and outcomes
● Create a Communications & Marketing strategy after three months of engagement with the organization
Development & Fundraising (approx. 35% of time)
Work with Executive Director to:
● Draft concept papers to support fundraising efforts
● Write grant proposals
● Research potential funding opportunities
● Manage grants processes and deadlines
● Design and implement campaigns to cultivate individual donors
● Foster individual donor relationships to increase the number of monthly donors
● Support the development of new funding opportunities
● Update and organize CRM records to support program goals and organizational development goals
Work with staff team to:
● Write and submit grant reports
● Manage and track grant timelines
● Conduct program evaluations and write evaluation reports
● Compose end of year reports
● Maintain appropriate organizational data and record-keeping systems
● Identify operational issues that need attention and facilitate solutions
● Organize movement building projects including general presentations on Community Wealth Building principles, meetings with potential partners, and public policy advocacy
Other Duties as Assigned (approx. 15% of time)
Required Qualifications
● At least 2 years of fundraising experience
● At least 5 years of communications experience
● Deep and demonstrated commitment to racial and economic justice
● Strong understanding of systems of oppression
● Strong organizational skills, with experience managing complex projects involving multiple actors
● Experience creating and implementing communications strategies
● Experience working with social media in a professional context
● Graphic design experience
● Experience with CRM systems or willingness to learn HubSpot
● Experience with digital organizing
● Experience managing volunteers
● Familiarity with fundraising principles and best practices
● Strong problem-solving and facilitation skills
● Hands-on, action-oriented and entrepreneurial
● Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a team environment
● Capacity to multitask in a fast-paced setting
● Strong communication, presentation, public speaking, and writing skills
● Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights/ weekends
● Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Gmail, and Google Suite
● Car and valid driver’s license (mileage reimbursed)
Desired Qualifications
● Bachelor degree or higher in business administration, communications, or related field
● Ability to speak a second language
● Photography and videography skills, including editing
● Empathy and strong interpersonal skills
● Understanding of movement building principles and practices
● Familiarity with lean design principles
● Experience with crowd-funding campaigns
● Experience in a start-up environment
● Experience working with student interns
● Relationships with Denver area stakeholders (specifically government, nonprofits, the business community, public policy, economic development, community organizing, and labor
unions)
Work Style and Organizational Culture
● Strong team player with ability to work autonomously
● Collaborative problem solver
● Willing to give and receive feedback
● Comfort with non-traditional approaches to economic development and willingness to be creative in solving problems in an entrepreneurial environment
● Drive to achieve and exceed goals and objectives and think creatively to develop strategies and course correct, as needed
● Respect for community-based models of change and commitment to empowering community partners
● Comfort working on a small team with big ideas and no support staff
● Attention to detail and high quality service
● Comfort in a democratically run, community responsive, start-up organization
Compensation
Salary range for this position is $55,000 – $70,000 annually depending on qualifications and experience. A competitive benefits package includes health and dental insurance, retirement
benefits (after one year), paid holidays, and vacation and sick time.
How to Apply
To apply, send a resume, cover letter (explaining why you are a good fit for the position), a relevant writing sample of no more than two (2) pages (e.g. grant LOI, article, a newsletter, etc.), one or two
examples of graphic pieces you have created (e.g. a website, brochure, infographic, etc.), and the names and contact information of three professional references, at least one of whom is a former
supervisor via email to connect@communitywealthbuilding.org with the subject “Director of Communications & Fundraising”. Review of applications will begin on September 17, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be extended to qualified applicants on a rolling basis.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ~ COMMITTED TO A DIVERSE WORKPLACE
The Center for Community Wealth Building is an aggressive advocate of affirmative action and welcomes applications from everyone, particularly from people of color; women; LGBTQ people; immigrants or refugees; people with disabilities; and people from low- or moderate-income backgrounds.
