At Cobalt, we are committed to securing and protecting every person’s access to reproductive healthcare, and combating all threats to that access — now and in the future. Cobalt’s vision is for every Coloradan to be able to make any health decision that is right for them, knowing they can do so free from judgment and that any resource they may need will be available.

Cobalt’s Development Coordinator supports our strategic goal of ensuring Cobalt and our allies have the necessary resources to protect and expand reproductive rights and access to safe, legal abortion services in Colorado by developing sustainable and equitable sources of support. This position reports to the Deputy Director of Development.

Responsibilities:

Stewardship & Database Management (approximately 70% of the position)

• Lead stewardship of annual donors, set goals for donor retention and track those metrics.
• Support (and potentially take a leadership role) in fundraising campaigns such as Colorado Gives Day, Roe anniversary membership push, and Fund-a-Thon digital campaigns.
• Manage gift processing, acknowledgement and thank you processes.
• Manage the donor database and third party donation platforms.
• Support President and Development Director with regular stakeholder briefings and updates.
• Update & maintain collaborative spreadsheets tracking progress on individual donor portfolios.
• Assist in the creation and promotion of Cobalt’s Annual Report.
• Be on the lookout for innovative new ways to steward stakeholders and encourage annual support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Event & Donor Management (approximately 30% of the position)

• Support the Events and Gala Committees (made up of board and community members) and provide them with opportunities to support the fundraising & stewardship process.
• Builds and maintains relationships to encourage future giving.
• Participate in planning and executing a variety of events, house parties, briefings, and meetings.
• Some evening and weekend work hours required for Cobalt events such as, but not limited to, Cobalt Gala, other fundraising events (1-2x a month, occasionally more), phone banking & canvassing, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Cares about abortion rights and justice and in playing a role in supporting abortion seekers, and has a general understanding of barriers to reproductive health care and other social determinants of health
• Community organizing and/or fundraising experience
• Strong project and time management skills, including the ability to multitask and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to representing Cobalt with enthusiasm and warmth
• Self-starter, with the ability to structure your day and priorities to meet deadlines under minimal supervision
• Can thrive in an environment where the path forward isn’t always clear
• Values open, honest, and constructive communication with fellow team members
• Experience using CRM systems and donor database and/or you are a quick learner
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

We understand that there are individuals who could excel in this role without meeting 100% of the qualifications precisely as described or who have essential skills we may not have considered. If that’s you, we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself. We are committed to considering candidates with diverse work experiences and backgrounds.

Physical Requirements:

• Expectations for this position include operating a computer, in-person conversations with donors and members of the community, and spending time on the phone and/or video calls for internal and external communication.

This is a hybrid position with at least one day a week required in-person at our office in SE Denver, as well as additional time required at fundraisers and community events that may take place on nights or weekends (1-2x a month, or more depending on the season).

• Our ideal candidate would be located in the Denver metro area.

Compensation & Benefits: This is a full time, non-exempt position, starting salary range $48,000-$52,000 with 100% employer paid health insurance, dental, and vision. Short term disability/long term disability and life insurance. Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Retirement plan. Generous time off including paid sick leave, personal time, vacation time, holidays and office closure at the end of December.

Timeline: Position is open until filled, with priority given to applicants who apply before May 4th, 2025.