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Current Opportunities:
Early Childhood Education Teacher
Teacher, Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education Teacher reports to the Persimmon Early Learning Director and is responsible for providing a caring and creative classroom environment. Qualified to care for ages ranging 8 weeks through 6 years. This is a Full time/Exempt position at 40 hours per week.
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Ensure the health and safety of the classroom
Implement developmentally appropriate practices through experiential, play-based curriculum, and positive guidance
Daily classroom management
Daily curriculum delivery
Maintaining child assessment through COR Advantage, and parent/teacher conferences (We provide training)
Access continued coaching in children’s social-emotional growth to support all developmental needs
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ECT Qualified – through PDIS credential, CDA credential, or alternative pathways
Problem-solving skills
Full understanding of Colorado State Childcare Licensing regulations
Multitasking in a fast-paced environment
Must be physically able to lift children
Standing, kneeling, and bending as required
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Early Childhood coursework through a regionally accredited college or university
Pyramid Plus Approach or EQIT
Minimum of one year verified experience
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• $26/hour
• Health, Vision, and Dental
• Sick time off accrual on day 1
• Employer funded pension plan
YWCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive company culture. Interested individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, femme presenting and all those who identify as women, and people with different ability levels are urged to apply. Interested candidates may apply for this position by emailing their resume and a cover letter to Celina Hernandez, Persimmon Early Learning Director at chernandez@ywcaboulder.org
Development Director
YWCA Boulder County is seeking a nonprofit development professional with a demonstrated ability to increase revenue and ensure long-term strategic growth.
The Development Director is responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of YWCA’s fundraising and communication initiatives. This includes setting and meeting development revenue goals, managing individual giving, and overseeing grants management. The role is largely external facing, managing and growing YWCA’s portfolio of major donors while also serving as a first point of contact for new donor engagement.
The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with proven experience in fundraising and business development to fuel and oversee a dynamic fundraising program.
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Strategic Development and Planning
Design and implement comprehensive fundraising plans encompassing individual giving, major gifts, events, and grants focused on new donors and sustainable growth.
Develop annual and multi-year fundraising goals and budgets aligned with organizational strategy.
Monitor and analyze fundraising data to evaluate performance and adjust strategies as needed. Report on key fundraising indicators (donor growth, retention, and campaign performance).
Oversee strategy and implementation of communications, including key messaging and the annual report, in partnership with the marketing team.
Contribute to organizational strategy and regularly report to internal leadership and the Board of Directors.
Utilize CRM and prospecting tools to maintain timely and accurate donor records, proposal tracking, and forecasting.
Relationship and Donor Management
Develop and grow a major gifts program, including the stewardship of prospects and existing donors with direct, face-to-face solicitations to help donors achieve their philanthropic goals.
Represent YWCA Boulder County at donor meetings, community events, and with grant partners.
Maintain comprehensive partnership profiles and engagement data across the organization.
Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts, corporate, and foundation donors.
Oversee management of donor databases, wealth screening tools, and other tracking systems.
Collaborate with the CEO to engage and support the Board of Directors in fundraising through guidance, training, and tools.
Event Management
Plan and execute special events that engage donors and raise funds.
Manage the development budget and monitor expenses.
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Professional Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in nonprofit management, business administration, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, including major gifts, corporate, and foundation giving.
Proven success in designing and leading strategic fundraising and communications plans.
Demonstrated ability to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors.
Strong familiarity with donor databases.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Analytical and strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
Proven ability to navigate public, private, and nonprofit organizations effectively.
Personal Qualifications
Deep commitment to YWCA’s mission of empowering women and eliminating racism.
Mission-driven, passionate, and results-oriented self-starter.
Strong emotional intelligence, intellectual curiosity, and strategic thinking.
Collaborative and independent work style with high integrity and professionalism.
Active contributor to a positive work culture built on equity, inclusion, learning, and continuous improvement.
Excellent listening and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage all audiences and build relationships.
Entrepreneurial spirit with creativity and initiative in developing donor relationships.
Enthusiastic leader capable of managing diverse teams and motivating others toward shared goals.
Strong project management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive under pressure.
Demonstrated discretion and sound ethical judgment in all interactions.
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Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience, with eligibility for a performance-based bonus.
Work Environment: Flexible hybrid schedule; office located in downtown Boulder.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and holidays.
Retirement plan contributions from YWCA Boulder County.
Childcare discount for all full-time employees.
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Increase number of new donors and improve donor retention rates.
Consistently meet or exceed annual budgeted revenue targets.
Drive year-over-year growth in overall revenue, individual and corporate support, grants, events, new donors, and donor retention.
YWCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive company culture. Interested individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, femme presenting and all those who identify as women, and people with different ability levels are urged to apply. Interested candidates may apply for this position by emailing their resume and a cover letter to Susan Hirano - Interim CEO at shirano@ywcaboulder.org
Volunteer, Reading to End Racism
Reading to End Racism (RER) is a grassroots organization founded in 1998 by a group of retired local teachers. They saw racism and discrimination in their classrooms and wanted to create a safer, more supportive educational environment for local students. YWCA Boulder County became involved with the program in 2006, originally providing office space and eventually adopting the program in 2013 to help it continue and grow.
Reading to End Racism (RER) is an inter-generational literacy program designed to engage K-5th grade students with books and personal stories, and spark discussion about eliminating racism, bullying and discrimination. RER provides training, resources and support for volunteers, teachers and parents to talk with their children about racism and discrimination.
Volunteers Needed!!
Calling all volunteers ages 18+, college students interested in volunteer opportunities, especially University of Colorado Boulder students are encouraged to contact Heidi Mallon at hmallon@ywcabouder.org for more information. Learn more about the Reading to End Racism Program HERE.