Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with HopeWest in the search for a Chief Development Officer.
Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Development Officer will lead the strategic development, operational oversight, and coordination of all philanthropic efforts for HopeWest programs including capital campaigns, major, annual, and memorial giving, planned giving, endowment, grants, special events and future fundraising efforts.
HopeWest, through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy, profoundly changes the experiences of aging, illness, and grief—one family at a time. Whatever challenges someone is facing with aging, serious illness, or grief, the team at HopeWest wants to help. They help shoulder the burden of dealing with extreme health and end-of-life situations. They ease pain and relieve stress. They stand beside patients and loved ones with sincerity, respect, and a sure hand to guide through difficult times.
HopeWest's commitment to serving the community began 31 years ago with a vision to offer compassionate support and comprehensive care to individuals and families throughout western Colorado. Programs have expanded over the years to include hospice, palliative care, grief support for adults and children, and PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly). HopeWest is committed to meeting the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and families, ensuring they receive exceptional care and comfort during life's most difficult moments. For 2024, HopeWest provided hospice care to 2,038 patients and thousands more families, 250 patients received palliative care, almost 400 children and 550 adults received grief support and PACE continued to grow, serving 218 participants.
HopeWest ensures that no one is ever turned away for care, which is only possible with the support of its valuable volunteers. Volunteers are at the heart of the work of HopeWest. Nearly 1,000 volunteers give approximately 77,000 hours to provide companionship for patients and families, assist with grief support groups, help with music and art projects, provide administrative support, greet customers at Heirlooms, and so much more.
A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least eight years of fundraising experience in the nonprofit sector is preferred for this position as is at least four years of development leadership experience. HopeWest will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to the organization, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of HopeWest as well as the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the prospectus.
The salary range for this position is $140,000 to $170,000 annually.
HopeWest is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Michael Carver at michaelcarver@aspenleadershipgroup.com.
To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/3986
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