Director of Development

Company: SummitStone Health Partners
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Director of Development Salary Range: $103,002 - $128,752/year based on relevant years of experience Location: Larimer county, Colorado Status: full time, 40 hours per week Hours: Monday - Friday Role Overview: The Development Director will provide leadership in developing and executing all development initiatives, including fundraising, grant programs, donor relations, marketing, communications, and community engagement. The role will support the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization. This position is critical in supporting the organization's growth and sustainability by enhancing visibility, fostering partnerships, and increasing philanthropic support. Provides strategic leadership by articulating development needs to the executive leadership team. This position will demonstrate commitment and provide leadership for Summitstone Health Partner’s values by delivering visionary and operational leadership while fostering trust, collaboration, and a diverse and inclusive environment. Essential Duties: Design, implement, and oversee comprehensive fundraising strategies (annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, and special events) and grant program to support organizational goals. Manage donor databases, tracking systems, and reporting tools to ensure accurate and timely communication and data management. Lead the development and implementation of a strategic marketing and communications plan to enhance visibility and brand awareness. Oversee external communications, including website content, social media, press releases, newsletters, and promotional materials. Foster and maintain strong relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and local media. Represent the organization at community events, forums, and conferences, serving as a visible ambassador of SHP’s mission, vision, and values. Partner with leadership to cultivate donor and funder relationships. Establish and communicate performance metrics, monitor results, and evaluate effectiveness of development strategies. Provide leadership and mentoring to development and communications staff, interns, and volunteers as applicable. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Required: Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, public relations, or related field required. More than ten years of progressive responsibility in development, fundraising, or advancement activities in healthcare, behavioral health, or human services or similar setting required. Proven success leading fundraising campaigns and grant teams in securing major gifts and grants and building donor relationships. More than five years of experience in a leadership role required. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be evaluated and considered. Driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record required Highly Desired: Master's degree in business administration, communication, public relations or related field preferred. Bilingual/bi-cultural preferred Total Rewards At SummitStone Health Partners, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our team members. Eligibility and pro-rated benefit levels are based on FTE (full-time equivalent) status. Below are some of the benefits we offer: Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents Mental health and wellness resources Short-term and long-term disability insurances Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA) A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions Reach Out SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know. Questions? Please email us at hiring@summitstonehealth.org. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and/or until a top candidate is identified.

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