Dumb Friends League is in the search for a Vice President of Development. Please click to view the full position description or to nominate/apply.

In collaboration with the President & CEO and Board, the VP of Development will set and articulate all fundraising strategies; oversee the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of new and existing donors/philanthropists, corporations, and foundations; oversee all development activities; foster a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization; and provide inspiring, transparent leadership and management to the Development staff, thus ensuring that the team is focused, results-driven, and accountable. The VP of Development oversees twelve staff members, including five direct reports.

For 114 years, Dumb Friends League has been working to end pet homelessness and animal suffering in Colorado by providing a solid and steadfast voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. Delivering comprehensive direct services to more than 23,000 lost, homeless, or abused pets and equines each year, the League is the largest community-based animal welfare organization in the Rocky Mountain Region. Working together in a united coalition to create the best outcomes for all animals, promote safe communities, and nurture the human-animal bond, Dumb Friends League provides sheltering, adoptions, lost and found services, behavior training, and veterinary care. The organization also participates in advocacy, leads humane education, offers intake diversion, and conducts animal cruelty investigations.

We appreciate you sharing the position description with your network, and also any nominations you might have.

For additional information or to apply, please contact Lee Kappelman or Steven Oppenheim at info[at]moppenheim[dot]com.