Executive Director

The Alliance for Sustainable Colorado (The Alliance) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2004 to advance environmental, economic and social sustainability in Colorado through building broad support among individuals, non-profit organizations, businesses and government.

The Alliance fosters relationships and facilitates creation of common goals and agendas to unify support and enable mobilization to jointly back policy initiatives and educational campaigns that consider long-term impacts. The Alliance achieves its mission through outreach and public policy programs illustrated by The Alliance's administration of the Colorado Alliance of Sustainable Business Associations (CASBA), a socially responsible business network, and the Building Colorado Coalition, which promotes high performance building policies and practices.

The Alliance also builds partnerships and capacity of the sustainability movement through coordinating skills building workshops, educational seminars and networking events. One of our key tools to build collaboration is The Alliance Center, a 38,000 sq. ft. office building in lower downtown Denver that currently houses 28 non-profit organizations.

Job Summary:

The Executive Director will have primary responsibility for fundraising and the capital campaign, which is expected to take more than half the time during the first two years. In addition, s/he will manage day-to-day operations providing oversight of the development and implementation of programs. S/he will report to the Board of Directors and assist in its governance of the organization. The position is located in The Alliance's office in Denver.

Status:

The Alliance is in its start-up phase. We have three full-time staff and a volunteer executive director. Initial rehabilitation for the first phase of the Alliance Center has just been completed, and The Center is 94% occupied. The Alliance will now focus on development and execution of programs, expanding its board of six directors, and fundraising. The 2006 annual budget for The Alliance is $1 million. This year we plan to initiate a feasibility study and capital campaign for construction of a new building on our adjoining lot, which will enable us to double the office and event space at the Center.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Managing fundraising: develop key relationships with foundations, government agencies, and major donors; write proposals, oversee and assist capital campaign consultant
• Overseeing a feasibility study for the capital campaign for the adjoining office building
• Overseeing development and implementation of the capital campaign
• Supporting the activities of the board, including its expansion and development
• Planning, executing and evaluating sustainability programs with the board and staff
• Supervising staff
• Serving as the liaison for the Alliance with collaborating organizations and partners
• Developing the organization's program and overall budgets for board approval
• Advocating sustainability in all opportunities
• At least 3-5 years experience as a successful fundraiser, including: creating and executing a fundraising strategy; researching funding sources, writing and submitting proposals, communicating with donors, planning fundraising events, evaluating results of grant-funded programs and producing reports
• At least 3-5 years experience in a non-profit management position, with a proven track record in setting and achieving desired goals
• Effective supervision of employees; ability to motivate and support staff
• Business management experience, in addition to non-profit experience, is a plus
• Ability to develop and manage budgets to support organizational priorities and goals
• Thorough understanding of financial statements
• Awareness of social, economic, and environmental issues as they affect Colorado
• Awareness of green building practices
• Ability to build strategic partnerships with non-profits, businesses and government entities
• Familiarity with development and promotion of public policy

Skills Required:

• Excellent writing ability
• Excellent public speaking ability
• Strong interpersonal communications
• Well organized with attention to detail
• Strategic thinker
• Team player, flexible and compassionate
• Proficiency with standard PC based software programs and office technologies
• Sense of humor and willingness to have fun

Hours/Compensation:

40 to 50 hours per week; flexible schedule; some evenings, weekends and travel may be required

Competitive salary commensurate with experience; excellent benefits package.

To Apply:

Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements by email with EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCH in subject line before March 15, 2006.

Alliance for Sustainable Colorado
1536 Wynkoop St. Suite B500
Denver, CO 80202