ABOUT US
Minds Matter Colorado connects driven, high-achieving high school students from low-income families with the mentoring, coaching, and college-readiness support they need to succeed in college and launch fulfilling careers.
Founded in 2004, MMCO's three-year program provides mentoring, college and career coaching, weekly readiness curriculum, summer campus experiences, and guaranteed college acceptance through partnerships, all at no cost to students. For 20+ years, 100% of MMCO seniors have been admitted to a four-year college with scholarship support.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Lead a $1.2M organization of 4 staff plus the ED, serving 110 students across 15 partner high schools with 190+ volunteers
- Guide creation and execution of a multi-year strategic plan to grow to 200 students served by FY 2030 while protecting program quality
- Directly manage, cultivate, and solicit a portfolio of 25 major donors, and diversify revenue beyond the signature annual event
- Build a strong internal culture, prioritizing staff retention, development, and wellbeing
- Partner with the Board of Directors, Associate Board, and Board of Trustees on governance, engagement, and resource development
EXPECTATIONS
Within 15 Days
- Meet with the Board Chair, Board of Directors, and all 4 staff members
- Review the current strategic plan, budget, and major donor portfolio
- Attend a Monday night program session and connect with the Director of Advancement
Within 30 Days
- Begin cultivating relationships within the 25-donor major gift portfolio
- Assess partnerships across the 15 partner high schools and volunteer base
- Engage with the Associate Board and Board of Trustees as staff liaison
Within 60 Days
- Take ownership of the multi-year strategic plan toward the 200-student FY 2030 goal
- Present initial fundraising and revenue-diversification priorities to the Board
- Establish a cadence for staff development and organizational culture initiatives
NEED TO HAVE
- Leadership Experience: Progressive senior-level leadership managing and growing a performance/outcomes-based department, organization, or enterprise, preferably in education, nonprofit, or philanthropy
- Local Network: Established relationships across the Denver metro and Colorado philanthropic, education, business, and civic communities
- Fundraising: Proven track record and passion for fundraising, including donor retention, cultivation of new donors, and driving revenue diversification
- Board Partnership: Track record of earning trust and retaining teams while working in genuine partnership with a board
- Communication: Exceptional oral and written communication, adaptable across diverse constituencies
- Budget Management: Experience managing budgets and forecasting financial performance
NICE TO HAVE
- Change Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading through organizational change and growth
- Student Population: Experience working with driven students from low-income families
- Programmatic Background: Experience in education, training, curriculum, or the college/career success field
- Volunteer Management: Experience managing or partnering with volunteers
- Entrepreneurial Fit: Thrives in a lean, fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
SCHEDULE
- Full-time, hybrid role based in Denver metro
- Weekly in-office days as agreed with staff
- Monday night program sessions, donor/partner meetings, and bi-monthly Board meetings
BENEFITS
- Base salary: $135,000–$150,000
- Unlimited PTO
- Healthcare insurance
- Monthly retirement contribution with up to 4% matching
- Monthly $50 cell phone contribution
- Professional development allocation (memberships, executive coaching, etc.)
Pay: $135,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What makes you passionate about leading Minds Matter Colorado?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80216
