Chief Advancement Officer

Colorado Ballet - Denver, CO
Colorado Ballet seeks a Chief Advancement Officer to lead all development efforts of the Colorado Ballet and further its mission to present exceptional classical ballet and contemporary dance. The Chief Advancement Officer will foster a culture of philanthropy that aligns with Colorado Ballet’s values, mission, and vision, ensuring a growing and diverse audience through performances, education, and community engagement. The successful candidate will bring a proven track record of working collaboratively with boards, leadership teams, and other key stakeholders to craft and execute both short- and long-term strategic plans as well as extensive experience developing and executing comprehensive advancement plans that meet institutional, team, and revenue goals, with a focus on major gifts and expanding the donor base. The Chief Advancement Officer will be skilled in managing and executing high-profile fundraising events, including annual galas and cultivation events, large and small, to advance the organization’s philanthropic goals. The Chief Advancement Officer will serve as a compelling spokesperson for Colorado Ballet in the community, elevating both giving and its public profile. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary leader to shape the future of Colorado Ballet through innovative and impactful advancement efforts.

Colorado Ballet’s mission it to present exceptional classical ballet and contemporary dance through performances, training, education, and community engagement while inspiring and growing an increasingly diverse audience base. Established in 1961 by Lillian Covillo and Freidann Parker, Colorado Ballet is a non-profit organization celebrating 63 years of presenting world-class classical ballet and innovative dance in Denver. Colorado Ballet’s 40 professional Company dancers and 22 Studio Company dancers present more than 58 classical and contemporary ballet performances every year. As the premier ballet training institution in the state, Colorado Ballet Academy provides training to students ages 1½ through adult, beginner through pre-professional. Colorado Ballet’s outstanding education and community engagement programs enable thousands to experience the magic of dance.

"Thank you for your interest in Colorado Ballet. I am personally thrilled to be launching this search in collaboration with Aspen Leadership Group. We have a strong, aspirational leadership team in place and an incredible amount of positive momentum. I look forward to identifying an individual who is excited at the prospect of partnering with me to cement Colorado Ballet’s role as the leading performing arts organization in the state of Colorado." — Sameed Afghani, Executive Director

For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.