The Women’s Foundation of ColoradO

Chief Executive Officer

Denver, Colorado

The Women’s Foundation of Colorado (WFCO) is the only statewide, community-funded foundation advancing and protecting the progress of gender, racial, and economic equity for all Colorado women. WFCO has been catalyzing community investment in women and their work since 1987, with over $26.2 million in grantmaking to date. WFCO’s substantial policy and advocacy efforts impact all 2.85 million Colorado women and girls, and their grantmaking reaches women and girls in all 64 Colorado counties.

WFCO is seeking an experienced and innovative leader with deep knowledge and a passion for gender, racial, and economic equity to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). We are in an era of extraordinary uncertainty, and the stakes for women and girls are arguably higher than they have been in decades. This is truly a pivotal moment. The next WFCO CEO will take the reins of a dynamic, evolving organization at an important inflection point, in a time of both challenge and opportunity.

WFCO is embarking on historic new fundraising initiatives to ensure continued momentum and impact and to fuel strategic growth into the future. The CEO will play a critical role in amplifying the foundation’s voice, achieving ambitious goals for women and girls, and ensuring the long-term success of the organization. They will lead a team of approximately 14 dedicated staff and manage an annual operating budget of approximately $5.8 million.

This is an exciting time to join the WFCO team and shape the future of an important institution playing a key role in Colorado at an incredibly consequential moment in time.

Strong candidates will have significant experience serving in key leadership roles in the non-profit or philanthropic sector; exceptional communication and ambassadorial skills; extensive fundraising experience; business and strategic acumen; innovative problem-solving skills, experience leading, managing and developing diverse leaders and teams; and demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

This position is hybrid with offices in Denver, CO. The CEO position will entail statewide travel throughout the year. The base compensation range for this position is $235,000 - $255,000, with a generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance; paid vacation/sick time; paid holidays; leaves of absence; disability, life insurance and supplemental life insurance options; retirement plans, and more.

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More information about The Women’s Foundation of Colorado may be found at: www.wfco.org.

This search is being led by Ellen LaPointe, Phuong Quach, and Emily McCarthy of NPAG. We invite applications with a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications via NPAG’s candidate portal. The deadline to apply is September 27, 2024. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we anticipate interviews beginning in early fall 2024. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Should you have questions, candidate nominations, or if you need assistance or accommodations in the application process, please contact Emily McCarthy at emccarthy@npag.com.

In alignment with our goal of advancing gender, racial, and economic equity, WFCO welcomes and encourages applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized communities. We understand that there are individuals that 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 is you, we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself. We are committed to considering candidates with diverse work experiences and backgrounds.

It is the policy of The Women’s Foundation of Colorado (WFCO) not to discriminate against employees, job applicants, board members, program participants, volunteers, or clients on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical ability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. The WFCO is an EEO/AA employer. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

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