Area Director

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Area Director implementing AFSP's fundraising initiatives and programs within Colorado. Overseeing community engagement and volunteer management to support mission and events.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $68,700 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for implementing AFSP’s fundraising and program initiatives within assigned market area
Implement AFSP Out of the Darkness Community Walks and other approved fundraising within the assigned market
Implement approved programs within the assigned market area including survivor programs, education programs and awareness initiatives
Responsible for development and support of the Chapter board and committees within the market
In conjunction with Chapter Boards develop business plan and budget for assigned market
Responsible for volunteer management, including recruiting, training, assigning and recognizing volunteers within assigned market
Develop and maintain working relationships with community leaders and organizations to promote AFSP’s message, build support for our mission and increase involvement in AFSP events and programs
Work with media to publicize AFSP events and mission and to heighten public awareness and reach fundraising goals
Responsible for fiscal management, including relationships with vendors, handling cash, expense management and working with National Office on accounts payable and receivables

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2 years’ experience in non profit program delivery and peer to peer special event fundraising
Experience using general office technology; Microsoft Office Suite
Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
3+ years’ experience in non profit program delivery and peer to peer special event fundraising (Preferred)
Strong public speaking skills
Highly organized and detail oriented
Strong interpersonal and communications skills required
Ability to work a full-time schedule and have regular attendance at the workplace
Ability to travel as needed to attend work meetings or events.

Benefits

Comp & perks

22 PTO (vacation, sick, wellness and personal days) your first year of employment (5 additional days 2nd year)
10% employer retirement contribution after 2 years of employment
Flexible Summer Fridays
11 Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

non profit program deliverypeer to peer fundraisingevent fundraisingfiscal managementbudget developmentvolunteer managementpublic speaking

Soft Skills

highly organizeddetail orientedinterpersonal skillscommunication skills

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree