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Volunteers Needed! PDF Print E-mail

Youth Enrollment Volunteers Needed!


Ever wonder where we find the amazing youth that are part of CYAR? Come discover and support the Steps Ahead Youth Enrollment process at both Aurora Central (AC) and George Washington (GW) high schools!  Youth Enrollments are the first formal interaction our teens have with CYAR, and this is your invitation to come play with us.  Youth Enrollment Volunteers support the teens in getting to the youth enrollment, getting their questions answered, and they also interview the teens for the program.  Youth Enrollments are 3-hours long usually in the evenings or Saturdays starting Feb 23 and concluding by Mid April. Contact Drew by email or call 303-623-9140 if you are interested in joining the Youth Enrollment Team for either AC, GW or both!  Trainings beginning soon!

Here are the requirements for being on the Youth Enrollment Team:

    * Complete the 1-hour Youth Enrollment Team Training before attending a Youth Enrollment

    * Sign up to volunteer for at least 3 Youth Enrollments

    * Agree to complete 1 hour of Youth Enrollment phone calls the day before or the day of the Youth Enrollment

If you are an upcoming mentor you must have completed all of your Mentor Trainings and paperwork before attending your first Youth Enrollment.

Wanted: Events Team Volunteers


Are you looking for a consistent way to be involved with CYAR without the time commitment of mentoring?  Would you like to be a part of the CYAR mentor and mentee community?  Or, are you just looking for some fun volunteer work in general?

If so, we are looking for about 12 individuals to specifically help with our community workshops.  These workshops are in the evening and located at the schools we work in.  We would request your time about once an evening every month from 5:30pm to 9:30pm.

An events team volunteer is responsible for supporting the Program Manager before, during, and after the community workshop.  Think of it as being the stagehand for a play - you are the one who makes it seem seamless!

If you are interested, please contact Casey.

Launch Course Fun -

You Know You Wanna Have It!

We are looking for volunteers to come join us at our launch courses in April!  We are having two launch courses back to back for the second time in the history of our organization.  You can come play!  The dates are April 15-17 and April 22-25.  Please email John Laney if you are interested. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet new mentors and youth, relive the days of your own glorious launch course, or to group low ropesexperience it for your
first time (especially if you are a mentor that joined into the Touchstone program).
 
Thanks everyone for helping make history happen!
 
Developement Manager Position PDF Print

COLORADO YOUTH AT RISK
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Job Description

About Colorado Youth at Risk

Colorado Youth at Risk is a community based non-profit organization that is passionate about the transformational work we provide youth and volunteers in our community. Our mission is to empower teenage students to make life choices that positively impact their future through community-based mentoring and intensive training. Our aim is to reduce the number of high school dropouts, match students with an adult mentor and provide students with a sense of the future and their place in that future. We are a financially stable, growing, creative organization.  

Purpose of the Position
Colorado Youth at Risk is looking for a dynamic, results driven person, who is passionate about on-profit work where a difference can be made with people in the community. The person hired for the Development Manager position will work with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to tell our story in the community, raise funds for the organization, including individual cultivation, development of corporate partners, and having the vision to create, and implement, fundraising events. The Development Manager has the opportunity to help match corporations and individuals with their personal and strong desire for mentoring youth and for the successful education of our community’s up and coming new leaders.  
 
What the Position Entails
Create and implement a fundraising plan for Colorado Youth at Risk, including, but not limited to, individual donor cultivation, direct mail campaigns, special events and corporation cultivation. Work with the Executive Director and Board of Director to meet income projections. Collaborate with the marketing committee to have the necessary materials for marketing the agency and delivering the message of our work. Networking in the community; arranging and attending meetings with and for the Executive Director and Board of Directors will be part of the responsibilities of the position. Colorado Youth at Risk has a vast pool of long-term committed volunteers to assist in the production of fundraising events. CYAR integrates youth into our fundraising efforts. The Development Manager will have the opportunity to work directly with the young people we serve, giving daily access to our mission.  

Classification/Location: Full-time exempt position. Primary location at 1700 E 28th Ave. Denver, CO with travel in the Denver Metro area required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:   
•    Bachelor’s Degree required
•    Two to three years in non-profit development field preferred
•    Experience with fundraising, PR, marketing, sales and financial management , and working in conjunction and collaboration with the guidance of a Board of Directors
•    Experience working with and establishing collaborations and partnerships
•    Experience working in Denver funding community
•    Working knowledge of the Benevon (Raising More Money) fundraising model desirable

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
To perform the position of Development Manager successfully, an individual should demonstrate the competencies listed below. It is also required that he/she maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing needs of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this position.
•    Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising fundamentals
•    Positive, rigorous attitude, flexibility, teamwork, attention to detail, high degree of initiative
•    Highly motivated and ability to work in a fast-paced, transparent environment
•    Strong verbal and communication skills including effective public speaking, and presentation skills, and ability to communicate effectively one-on-one and in groups
•    Strong writing skills
•    Demonstrated ability to think strategically and thorough understanding of strategic development
•    Demonstrated ability to prospect for, cultivate, and manage new donors  
•    Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures
•    Ability to be an effective team member or team lead
•    Able to travel for donor calls and various meeting
•    Strong organization and project management skills
•    Demonstrated mastery of MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook software packages
•    Experience with donor database and tracking software

JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:   
1.    Create and oversee all fundraising plans.  Work with the Board of Directors fundraising committee chair, committee, staff, and other Board members and committee volunteers, as appropriate, to develop and execute fundraising strategies.

2.    Implement annual development plan including preparation of agency revenue budget, coordination of fundraising strategies, and management of project and campaign time lines.

3.    Coordinate all activities related to major donors and multi-year pledge cultivation including prospect identification and cultivation, gift solicitation, and donor recognition.  Prepare, maintain, and update a cultivation and renewal plan for major donors to involve the Executive Director and appropriate Board members.

4.    Actively seek to diversify agency funding base with new funding sources, including corporations, individuals and major gifts.

5.    In conjunction with Administrative Assistant oversee and maintain agency development database that supports donor development and solicitation, agency development and marketing functions.

6.    Plan and supervise direct mail campaigns, including targeting recipients, coordinating printing and mailing functions.

7.    Coordinate and produce agency publications related to development including donor appeals, annual report and event collateral materials.

8.    Oversee the creation and implementation of all agency special event committees in conjunction with volunteers and staff. This includes,  but is not limited to, annual spring Toast the Future auction, summer golf tournament and winter Partners for a Bold Future breakfast.  Recruit, direct, and support volunteer committees to promote and produce agency special events.

9.    Attend networking events and opportunities in the Denver Metro area as they relate to fundraising, partnership and collaborative opportunities.

10.    Attend weekly staff and monthly Board meetings, making presentations as needed.  Participate as a member of the agency management team, participate with several Board of Director committees as they relate to special events, marketing and fundraising.

11.    Performs all other duties within expertise as assigned.

Compensation:
   
Competitive salary for position and budget of the agency. Generous Paid Time Off policy. Health insurance benefits. Mileage reimbursed. Bonus possible based on agency performance.

To Apply
Please submit by email to:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
1.    A cover letter stating your interest;
2.    Your high level qualifications for the position;
3.    Salary requirements;
4.    Your resume outlining education/experience/achievements; and
5.    Contact information for three references.

No phone calls please.

 
Year End Thank You PDF Print E-mail
Dear friends of Colorado Youth at Risk,

Thank you for helping to make 2009 an incredible year for our agency in so many ways. Thank you to our donors; your on-going support has enabled us to expand our services, serving 270 youth this year. To our mentors, thank you for the time, passion and commitment you have for the youth you mentor. To our volunteers, we do what we do because of your willingness to give and give. We wish you all the Happiest of Holidays and best wishes for 2010.
 
As we come to the end of our fiscal year if you are still considering making a year-end contribution please keep Colorado Youth at Risk in mind. And as you make your New Years Resolution to get involved in your community, come check us out.....mentor or volunteer in other ways. Whether you are investing your time, talent or treasure it will go to a great cause. Fatima, a young lady from South High school tells it best..................

 
My mentor, Yvette, has taught me so much.  She always has faith in me, even when I didn't believe in myself.  She has taught me that it doesn't just matter where you come from, if you just believe in yourself and work hard for what you really want, and then you can go anywhere, and do anything.
 
Because of Colorado Youth at Risk, I have gained so much.  I've gained a new family.  I've learned how to be a better friend and I've come to understand the importance of my education.
 
Today, I don't take anything for granted - I feel confident enough to say that I AM going to college and I CAN make a difference.
 
Thank you,

Fatima
CYAR Youth Participant

Please help the youth involved in our organization. Every dollar counts. Please mail the form below, or you can donate online at http://givingfirst.org/CYAR.
 
We grow with the support of generous donors like you,                     
Patti Bennett, Executive Director

 
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Thank you!
 
Laptops needed! Print E-mail

Do you or someone you know have an old laptop that is collecting dust? We could sure use it! We promise to give it a good home.

Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Thanks!

 
New Program in Aurora! Who do you know? PDF Print E-mail

We're Expanding to Aurora


Do you live or work in Aurora, or know anyone who does?

This is your chance!  Introduce us to YOUR community!

As many of you already know we are expanding our programs into Aurora for the first time ever! We are really excited and hope you are too.

In the past, we have benefited greatly from word of mouth and now more than ever we are hoping this is still the case.

We are coming to YOUR community, but we need YOUR help.

Please think of who you can introduce us to. Are we able to do a brief introduction at your place of work,
your social group, or perhaps a local business you visit?

The possibilities are endless and the payoff is HUGE.  Let's strengthen Aurora and its youth together.

Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with ideas or introductions.
 
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