Position:Vice President of Development, Colorado

About ACE Scholarships

ACE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, founded in 2000 in Denver, Colorado, to provide low-income children with equal access to quality K-12 private schools through partial scholarship support. Over the past 22 years, ACE has provided more than 80,000 scholarships worth over $212 million. This school year, ACE is serving approximately 14,000+ children in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming, and is actively pursuing other expansion opportunities with the support of a national funding partner. In 2023, ACE Scholarships has expanded its program offerings by administrating Educational Savings Account programs for state governments. For more information visit the ACE website at www.acescholarships.org.

Our Missionis to provide children of lower-income families with scholarships to private schools in grades K-12, and to advocate for expanded school choice.

Our Values

ACE Founding Principles:Our founding principles are the foundation of ACE and our North Star. We honor ACE's founders by remaining committed to these principles, and we passionately advocate for the Mission and Vision these principles support.

Accountability:We embrace personal responsibility by taking ownership of our work and focusing on results. We expect both to give and to receive honest feedback.

Innovation:We know ideas matter. We prefer the risks and rewards the come with creativity, to the certainty that attends stagnation.

Adaptability:We position ourselves to take advantage of opportunities, embracing strategic and operational change when it makes our work more impactful.

Optimism:We believe our best days are ahead, and we embrace a forward-thinking mindset. We will make mistakes, but we will remain cheerful in the face of adversity and give people the benefit of the doubt.

Kindness:We value everyone on our team, respect differences and trust one another. This requires courage and strength, as it involves celebrating and giving our undivided attention to others.

Our Founding Principles

The American public education system is flawed
Free enterprise and democracy work
Parents know the best education environment for their kids
Private schools offer great value and have open seats
All people are created equal and deserve an equal chance to pursue the American Dream

Position Overview

ACE seeks a highly qualified individual as its VP of Development to help oversee the operations and fundraising activities in Colorado. With support from the ACE National office and a guidance from the Chief Development Officer and VP of National Development, the VP of Development will develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan to raise significant funding from philanthropists in Colorado and to ensure the long-term success and growth of the ACE program.

Primary Job Duties And Responsibilities

Work with ACE National Office to fulfill the organization's mission.

Execute on the long-term strategic and day-to-day activities of ACE Colorado
Responsible for leading in a manner that supports and guides the organization's mission as defined by the Board of Directors.
Responsible for communicating in an effect, timely, and accurate manner all information necessary for the National Office to make informed decisions.

Raise resources to advance the financial health of the Colorado operation and to meet its growth objectives year over year.

Lead donor engagement activities, including identification of individuals, foundations, and corporate prospects
Implementing key fundraising events and strategies to raise resources
Present to individuals and groups of philanthropists to solicit funds for ACE's mission
Responsible for prudent fiscal management that operates within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the operation in a positive financial position.

Work with CDO and National Staff to ensure that the ACE mission is fulfilled through strategic planning and community outreach.

Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that the ACE can successfully fulfill its mission
Responsible for the enhancement of ACE's image by being active and visible in the community, particularly high net-worth event, and by working closely with other professional, civic, and private organizations.
Support the program team in building long-term partnerships with local schools and relationships with ACE scholars and their families.
Guide ACE in responding to emerging issues related to public policy and public relations.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Unwavering belief in the mission of ACE Scholarships
Transparent and high integrity leadership
Solid, self-management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making and reporting
Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, and task facilitation
Ability to convey a vision of ACE's strategic future to staff, volunteers, and donors
Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations
Skills to collaborate with and motivate donors and other volunteers
Ability to interface and engage diverse volunteer and donor groups
Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff
Strong communication skills (written and oral), an excellent professional appearance and presentation, and public speaking experience
Self-motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently as a leader in the community
Experience and success with engaging high net worth individuals, major foundations, and corporations
Ability to set priorities and achieve goals
Highly organized, detail oriented and able to manage simultaneous priorities under pressure
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters
Strong analytical and decision-making skills, along with tact and diplomacy

Desirable Attributes

Knowledge of K-12 education policy and reform efforts, including the private school sector is a plus
Personal network of contacts, potential donor pools, and knowledge of the local business community.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Four or more years of significant nonprofit fundraising, sales or business development experience, and experience working towards an annual revenue goal
Knowledge and passion for school choice, education reform, and for serving the underserved
Willingness and ability to travel, both in and out of state as needed

Location and Reporting

Position will be based in Denver, CO, when not conducting donor meetings out in the community; primarily working in office (~80%) with some hybrid flexibility (~20%).
Reports to the Chief Development Officer of ACE based in Denver, CO.

FLSA Status:Exempt

Compensation

A competitive annual salary of $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 and eligible for annual performance bonuses, plus benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:

Medical Insurance (with generous employer contribution)
Dental Insurance (with generous employer contribution)
Vision Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
HSA, FSA, Limited FSA, and Dependent Care FSA pre-tax spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free, Employer-paid Short-term, Long-term, and AD&D insurance.
401(k) with 6% employer match with immediate vesting.
Monthly cellphone stipend
Scholarships for employee's whose children are actively enrolled in a private school ($2,500/child, up to $5,000/year).
Employer paid parking
Onsite amenities include: gym, café, and building security
In office coffee, snack bar, and walking treadmill

Compensation details:120000-140000 Yearly Salary

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