Director Of Resource Development

Atlantis Community Inc. has been advocating for people with disabilities for 49 years. Atlantis serves a seven-county catchment area (Adams, Arapahoe, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, and Jefferson counties). As a Center for Independent Living, we support the rights of people with disabilities to direct their own lives by providing advocacy, life skills training, transition services (youth, from nursing homes, and diversions from institutions), information and referral, and peer support.

The mission of Atlantis is to advocate for all people with disabilities to be a meaningful part of an integrated community of their choice.

The Director of Resource Development is responsible for leading the financial growth and sustainability efforts of our Center for Independent Living (CIL). This role focuses on managing and expanding our grant portfolio, collaborating with Marketing on fundraising activities, establishing and maintaining corporate partnerships, and for other revenue-generating strategies. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a passion for supporting the independence and rights of individuals with disabilities, and has a proven track record in fundraising, grant management, and cultivating relationships with diverse stakeholders.

This role reports to the Executive Director.

To be successful in this role, you will bring a mix of strategic vision and hands-on execution, with the ability to build strong relationships, write compelling proposals, and use data to drive decisions. You thrive on juggling multiple projects, collaborating with leadership and staff, and aligning fundraising goals with ACI’s mission of independence, inclusion, empowerment, equity, and accessibility. Flexibility and problem-solving are key as you adapt to changing priorities and opportunities in a dynamic nonprofit environment.

• Create and execute a comprehensive strategic development plan (individual giving, major donors, corporate engagement, grants, special events).
• Lead annual and ongoing revenue forecasting and fundraising goal-setting, aligned with the five-year strategic plan.
• Develop and implement strategies for new revenue streams (planned giving, endowments, capital campaigns).
• Co-develop and implement annual and multi-year fundraising plans.
• Identify, apply for, and manage public and private grants.
• Monitor grant compliance and ensure timely reporting to funders.
• Track compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Create and manage reports related to funding requirements, program performance, and resource impact.

• Lead individual giving campaigns, major gift solicitations, and special events.
• Identify and secure corporate sponsor ships and partnerships aligned with ACI’s mission.
• Develop tailored sponsorship packages and manage ongoing donor, corporate, and foundation relationships.
• Oversee corporate giving programs (matching gifts, workplace giving, national/regional campaigns).
• Use data to strengthen and expand external stakeholder relationships.

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Finance team to align development goals with financial objectives.
• Monitor and analyze fundraising performance; recommend and implement strategy adjustments as needed.
• Provide insights and recommendations that support sustainability and future growth.
• Complete reporting requirements for all grants, fundraising, and donations in a timely manner.

• Strong knowledge of fundraising best practices, donor cultivation, and corporate engagement strategies.
• Proficiency in funding compliance regulations at federal, state, and local levels.
• Data-driven mindset with ability to use reports, metrics, and analytics to inform strategy.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to write persuasively for grants, donors, and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, with the proven ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to build and maintain positive, mission-aligned relationships with donors, funders, corporations, and…