CCWH Community Museum Philanthropy Manager - (Promotional)
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Salary
$56,512.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
GCA08035_06.2026
Department
History Colorado
Opening Date
06/16/2026
Closing Date
6/19/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
1310 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204, USA
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
hchrinbox@state.co.us
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
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Type of Announcement: Divisional Promotional Only CCWH
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This position is open only to non-classified permanent employees of the listed department and division within that department.
Two foundational things are true at History Colorado: We love Colorado. And we believe in the transformative power of history. We are a people-driven, history-centered movement building a better future. We are stronger when we do this together, building new knowledge and shared meaning that improves lives today and for our descendants.
As an agency of the State of Colorado and a non-profit organization, we are committed to serving all Coloradans. We offer access to our state's history through enriching experiences at eleven museums and historic sites, with dynamic and relevant exhibits and activities. We work with school groups and young learners through field trips, day camps, and traveling programs. We're also home to a free public research center, Colorado's Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP), and the Colorado State Historical Fund (SHF), the nation's largest preservation program of its kind. We steward 15 million objects, photographs, and archival resources that make up the State's collection, and serve tens of thousands of learners of all ages through dynamic programs.
We strive to be a place of belonging for all Coloradans. We're committed to Colorado's diverse communities through education, engagement, and access. We know we're succeeding when more voices, perspectives, and experiences are part of History Colorado. It's our vision that every Coloradan feels rooted, draws strength from those who have come before us, and knows they belong in this place.
In pursuit of a more just and equitable Colorado, we embody the grounding virtues (https://www.historycolorado.org/sites/default/files/media/document/2020/Anti-Racism\Grounding\Virtues.pdf) (Download PDF reader) listed below as the foundation of all aspects of our work: our thinking, communication, process, outcomes, and evaluation. Our work is guided by, for, and of the communities we build, belong to, and serve, and we commit to:
Being in Community
Amplifying and Centering Voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
Co-creation and Shared Authority
Humility and Reflection
Responsiveness and Flexibility
Shared Destiny
We are Colorado. Together, our generational work centers communities, deepens knowledge and catalyzes the transformative power of history.
If you are considering a career opportunity with the goal of making a difference, consider joining the dedicated people at History Colorado. We offer fantastic benefits including:
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans: https://stateofcoloradobenefits.com
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/hsa)
Paid life insurance, plus additional optional life insurance options
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave accruals
BenefitHub (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/) state employee discount program
State of Health (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/employee-wellness-programs) employee wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules and more.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Learn more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by visiting our EDI Homepage: https://dpa.colorado.gov/about-us/edi .
Description of Job
Description of Job: History Colorado's Community Museum Philanthropy Manager assists the Chief Community Museum Director and Deputy Community Museum Director in managing the philanthropic needs of the properties held by History Colorado outside of the History Colorado Center. The role manages the design, implementation, and evaluation of the fundraising strategies for community museum initiatives across the state, with support and collaboration from the Community Museum teams. This position's work base is the Center for Colorado Women's History, in Denver. Work includes but is not limited to the following:
Job Duty 1: Fundraising & Donor Relations
Develop, implement, steward, and evaluate fundraising strategies for community museum initiatives across the state with support and collaboration from Community Museum teams.
Serve as a liaison between the Community Museum team and the Philanthropy team.
Monitor, manage, steward, and evaluate all Community Museum donor relationships and information.
Maintain and update Community Museum donor records in the Raiser's Edge database in collaboration with the Database Manager.
Actively identify, cultivate, and steward new donor relationships.
Monitor and manage the Colorado State Enterprise Zone Tax Credit projects for Community Museums, re-applying when necessary.
Job Duty 2: Membership Sales & Training
Develop, implement, and evaluate Membership sales strategies and promotions for Community Museums to support the HC Membership goals (in collaboration with Community Museum teams and the HC Membership Director).
Develop training resources and sessions for the Community Museum's Guest Services staff to equip them to lead their staff and volunteers on membership sales strategies.
Collaborate with Directors and Community Museum Front Desk Coordinators to create Membership Budget goals.
Job Duty 3: Grant Management
Actively prospect and apply for grants to support community museum initiatives.
Collaborate with the Deputy Community Museums Officer to identify grant-related priorities and needs.
Actively identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with funders and program officers.
Communicate and document potential grants and successful grants in compliance with Philanthropy protocols.
Monitor and manage grant reports, deadlines, and compliance.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado
This position is advertised in line with the Governor's executive order (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sQLdihrVs9LaAfsxHW-xxITY8EKvNvCg/view) on skills-based hiring practices, which focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position, recognizing that applicants may have developed these skills through education, training, or past experiences.
Minimum Requirements (Proven Experience, Knowledge, Skills): One (1) year of full-time professional experience with a primary focus on:
Grant management, grant writing, grant administration and oversight, grants fiscal accounting, and/or auditing experience.
Statewide fundraising and membership development strategies, implementation, and demonstration of success.
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Substitution: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or college in Non-Profit Management, Business Administration, Grant Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or another relevant field will count for 1 year of required experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
A strong background in history, with general knowledge of Colorado history.
A background in grant management, grant writing, grant administration and oversight, grants fiscal accounting and/or auditing experience.
Statewide fundraising and membership development strategies, implementation, and demonstration of success.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
The ability to juggle multiple project schedules.
Basic research abilities.
An enthusiasm to explore ideas, amplify diverse voices, and help others discover what makes Colorado Colorado.
Relevant experience working for the State of Colorado.
Competencies:
Clear understanding and experience in finance, accounting, or grants.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Project management skills: ability to multitask, problem-solve, prioritize, create systems and processes, and collaborate with and engage others.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities, and able to react and adjust quickly to changing conditions.
Detail oriented.
Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively and articulately in writing and orally with diverse communities in all corners of the state.
Work well under pressure.
Strong relationship management skills and excellent representation of the department in community interactions.
A proven track record for developing and maintaining trusted relationships with stakeholders and industry experts.
Excellent negotiation and consensus building skills.
Proactive approaches to problem-solving and with strong decision-making capability.
Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
Factors to be Evaluated:
Technical Competence - Technical experience as it relates to the duties outlined in this job announcement.
Depth and Breadth of Experience - Experience that covers multiple areas outlined in this job announcement. Experience should be varied and not one dimensional and demonstrate a wide range of community involvement.
Job Fit - Experience will be evaluated to determine how well your past experience aligns with and meets the business needs of this position. Current experience is preferred.
Conditions of Employment:
Circumstances may require this position to work outside of regular business hours.
Must be willing to travel regularly to Community Museum locations in Colorado.
Must be available to work a Tuesday through Saturday schedule.
Methods of Appointment: Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.
Supplemental Information
This position is not part of the classified personnel system; applications will be accepted from Residents and Non-Residents of Colorado. Incumbent will be required to live in and complete work for History Colorado within Colorado.
History Colorado is committed to anti-racism practices across its institution and outlined in our grounding virtues. As such we encourage members of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) LGBTQ+ and differently abled communities to apply for this position. To see these virtues click this link: ( Anti-Racism Grounding Virtues (https://www.historycolorado.org/sites/default/files/media/document/2020/Anti-Racism\Grounding\Virtues.pdf) (Download PDF reader) ).
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, but will be used to supplement information to the application. Part of the selection process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of your application, you describe the extent that you possess the education, experience and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the special and/or preferred qualifications. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide Human Resources with an official disposition of any charges.
Fair Pay & Compensation: History Colorado is committed to pay equity. The posted salary range represents our good faith estimate for this role. Final offers are determined by a comprehensive salary analysis in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, considering factors such as a candidate's relevant experience, education, work location and internal equity.
ADAAA Accommodations: History Colorado is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In accordance with the ADAAA, we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that applicants with disabilities can participate fully in the application and hiring process. If you require an accommodation to complete the application, participate in an interview, or perform any other part of the selection process, please contact our ADAAA Coordinator at Jesus Garcia (303) 866-2136 or email Jesus.l.garcia@state.co.us. We are here to ensure you have a positive and accessible experience.
E-Verify Participation: We utilize E-Verify to verify the work authorization of all new team members. Following your job offer, you'll need to complete Section 1 of the I-9 form by your start date. Per federal regulations, we'll also need to review your original identity and work eligibility documents within your first three days on the job. For more details on your rights and responsibilities, check out dhs.gov/e-verify .
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