Donation Acquisition Director

Applications due by December 19, 2025

Goodwill of Colorado

Job Description

Pay: $115,000 - $125,000

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; some weekends/evenings

Full-Time position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability, and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings. In addition, these positions are eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty, and bereavement leave. All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan - must be 18 years of age to participate.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director II, Donation Acquisition leads Goodwill of Colorado's strategic initiatives to increase donated goods volume through community partnerships, dynamic retail collaborations, nonprofit alliances, and innovative donor engagement strategies. This role builds strong community and business relationships that expand the organization's reach, visibility, and donation footprint, ultimately fueling Goodwill's mission to help individuals achieve independence through education, training, and employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Create, test and evaluate innovative donation concepts.
• In coordination with Real Estate Director identify, negotiate and manage partnerships with Real Estate owners to execute material donation collection.
• With proper resource support, build material collections.
• Collaborate with Development Team to execute workplace donation programs.
• Work closely with internal Marketing Department to co-brand community campaigns and highlight corporate partners.
• Collaborate with Operations and Logistics divisions to ensure efficient collection and servicing of all new donation sites and the accurate counting and measurement of donations.
• Along with Goodwill's Community Engagement Manager, this individual represents Goodwill of Colorado at community coalitions.
• Analyze donation trends, community demographics, and market gaps, in conjunction with the Real Estate Director, to identify new opportunities.
• Lead quarterly innovation sessions to test new engagement models.
• Track, analyze, and report on donation growth metrics and partnership performance.
• Prepare presentations and reports for executive leadership

KEY METRICS:

• Key metrics are tracked to guide future success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• A Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.

Experience:

• 8 plus years of experience in Business Development and Sales.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience required.
• Familiarity with Retail Real Estate is a plus.
• Experience with PlacerAI or other software tools is a plus.

Other:

• Proven success in building partnerships and executing strategic initiatives.
• Strong relationship building, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Office Suite and databases required.
• The incumbent will be required and must have the ability to drive for company business*.

*Per auto vehicle insurance carrier requirements: For applicants/employees to qualify for inclusion on the Goodwill driver insurance schedule, for purpose of driving Goodwill fleet vehicles, or for purpose of receiving company mileage reimbursement they must be at least:

• 19 years of age (not engaged in passenger transportation),
• 25 - 70 years of age for all passenger transportation services,
• 21 years of age for CDL.

Applicants/employee will be required to undergo a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and background check; applicants/employees must disclose all moving traffic violations or vehicle crashes (within the last five (5) years)(Note: not all violations are a disqualification for employment and each case will be reviewed by the insurance carrier); must have valid Colorado State driver license; must also be able to operate company vehicle, and adhere to all Federal, State, and local laws governing vehicle operation.

Applicants/employees using their personal vehicle for company business (receiving company mileage reimbursement), must have valid vehicle insurance, valid driver license, and vehicle must be in roadworthy condition.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.

Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Job Title: 931 - Director II, Donation Acquisition Dept Number: 1300

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASSIONALY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - OCCASSIONALY

Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

CARRYING:

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASSIONALY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - OCCASSIONALY

Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

PUSHING/PULLING - FREQUENTLY

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - OCCASSIONALY

At Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

Below Shoulder - OCCASSIONALY

TWISTING - OCCASSIONALY

BENDING - OCCASSIONALY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASSIONALY

SQUAT - OCCASSIONALY

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASSIONALY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASSIONALY

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

Visual, close - FREQUENTLY

Visual, distant - OCCASSIONALY

Visual, depth perception - FREQUENTLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - FREQUENTLY

Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY

Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY

WALKING - FREQUENTLY

STANDING - FREQUENTLY

SITTING - FREQUENTLY

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

OTHER, please describe - FREQUENTLY - Driving