Blue Sky Bridge is a non-profit organization located in Boulder, Colorado, working in prevention, intervention, and treatment of child abuse. We use the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) model to create a child-focused approach to abuse investigations in partnership with law enforcement, social services and the District Attorney’s office. Blue Sky Bridge provides skilled forensic interviews and medical exams of children as well as crisis counseling and support to non-offending caregivers, therapy for children and families, and education programs to increase community awareness and to empower the community to prevent sexual abuse of children.

Blue Sky Bridge is searching for a full time Development and Communications Associate. This position reports to the Director of Development.

Blue Sky Bridge is a well-established organization in Boulder County with a strong base of financial support. There is significant opportunity to build upon this role. The Development and Communications Associate will work closely with the Director of Development to implement fundraising strategies and activities in a fast-paced Development department.

Primary Responsibilities

Donor Solicitation & Database Management

• Manage donor database (DonorPerfect) to assure consistent and accurate data including tracking donor records and campaigns and producing reports.
• Receive, record, and acknowledge all donations.
• Support senior staff in grant application and reporting processes as needed. Opportunity to take an active role in grant management.
• Create and implement a strategy for developing relationships and securing funding through local organizations such as faith organizations, PTOs, Rotary, clubs, etc.
• Conduct prospect research to identify new sources of funding (individual, corporate, foundation, and organizations).

Marketing/Communications

• Create and maintain social media strategy (Facebook, Instagram, twitter/X, and TikTok).
• Maintain, edit, and update the website.
• Develop and send monthly newsletters/updates to supporters in Constant Contact.
• Prepare and execute large and complex annual appeal mailings using mail-merge skills.
• Help to create and develop a variety of outreach/communication/marketing tools, such as brochures, annual reports, infographics, presentations, event invitations, etc.
• Ensure that the organization’s brand is consistently and appropriately represented both internally and externally.

Events

• Assist with planning, execution, logistics, and follow-up for all events.
• Donation processes - Secure both monetary and in-kind event sponsors, secure gift pledges, ensure timely processing of contributions, and maintenance of donor records, including all gift entries, auction donations, auction purchases, and donor acknowledgment.
• Ensure the creation of high-quality marketing materials and a robust marketing strategy unique to each event as well as timely and meaningful content presented at events.

Blue Sky Bridge Values

Kids first - The center of our work is the core value of serving children first.

Strive for Excellence - In personal work performance, ability to collaborate across departments and agencies, providing the best care for our clients. Learning, growing, and taking healthy risks.

Honor Wellness - A vibrant, resilient staff that enjoys coming to work and actively demonstrates their personal wellness strategies. Actively seeking ways to deal with the trauma that enters the building every day.

Healthy Human Interactions - Respect and dignity in action.

All are welcome and Included - A full spectrum of demographic differences, as well as perspectives, personality, and opinions will make us stronger and more effective as an organization.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• High levels of initiative (self-starter) and organization
• Excellent written correspondence skills
• Experience with donor or client relationship building
• Special event planning experience
• Must be computer proficient and possess experience with Microsoft Office and Google tools
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, meet multiple concurrent deadlines, organize time and priorities and work well as a collaborative team member
• Excellent networking skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and InDesign
• Digital photography and/or videography skills

Compensation and Benefits
Salary for this full time position is based on experience with an estimated range of total compensation between $62,000 and $72,000. Blue Sky Bridge offers a robust benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, wellness benefits, access to mental health practitioners, and more. First year PTO accrues monthly at a rate of 17 vacation days per year plus sick days. Blue Sky Bridge also recognizes 12 paid holidays per year.

Work Schedule
This is a full time position that may require some weekends and/or evenings to support and attend Blue Sky Bridge events.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Blue Sky Bridge is an inclusive culture embracing the value of a diverse workforce in all roles, at all levels of the organization. We work to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make decisions based on job-related factors alone. We ask that you do not disclose any information on the application which could indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation and we encourage applicants who meet some but not all qualifications to apply.

To apply, please email info@blueskybridge.org with your cover letter and resume.

Deadline for application: This position will remain open until filled.

No phone calls, please.