Culinary Hospitality Outreach and Wellness, or CHOW is a non profit organization that provides mental health resources to folks in the hospitality industry.  Our mission is to support wellness within the hospitality industry and to improve the lives of our community through shared stories, skills, and resources.  We are reducing the stigma and addressing concerns that have been long overlooked in the hospitality industry.  We offer tangible free support, education, and resources.

On our journey to make a positive impact, we are seeking a passionate individual to join our team as a Philanthropy/Development Team Member. This is an exciting opportunity to grow with us and make a difference in the community.  The post specifies; near the Denver, CO area, however we flexible for the right candidate.

Philanthropy/Development Team Member - assumes a crucial role in creating, implementing, and overseeing fundraising endeavors. who wants to learn about fundraising and is good at talking to people and making connections. As a young organization, CHOW is establishing this role within its organizational structure. CHOW currently possesses a comprehensive contact database containing donors and prospects and plans to implement a donor tracking/CRM system within the next 12 months.

Responsibilities:

• Create fundraising strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Research and identify potential funding sources, individual contributions, and corporate partnerships.
• Cultivate relationships with donors, sponsors, and stakeholders to secure financial support.
• Craft compelling fundraising appeals that articulate the organization's mission and impact.
• Coordinate fundraising campaigns and events, overseeing planning, logistics, and promotion.
• Assess and adjust fundraising initiatives for optimal effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate records of donations and fundraising activities, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with team members and leadership to develop and implement fundraising strategies supporting organizational goals.
• Grant research and writing may also be part of duties.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, communications, nonprofit management). Or equivalent experience.
• 2 years experience in the food/beverage/hospitality industry
• Ability to work autonomously AND collaboratively within a team.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in relationship-building with donors and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Dedication to the organization's mission and objectives.

What we offer:

• Remote work with flexible schedule
• Paid opportunities for continued education and personal development
• Membership to many organizations for work and personal growth
• Diverse Social attendance opportunities
• Paid travel + conference opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

ABOUT CHOW: From servers and bartenders to dishwashers and chefs, each person working in a

food/beverage/hospitality gives their all to make guests feel welcome, cared for and nourished. Our mission is to return the favor. To care for the people who take such good care of us. To provide a place for food/beverage/hospitality staff to feel supported, heard and appreciated. To facilitate gatherings where we can build meaningful connections with folks who “get it.” By offering peer-to-peer support, CHOW supports wellness within the hospitality community and improves the lives of our community through shared stories, skills, and resources.

As an equal opportunity employer, CHOW is committed to recruitment, retaining, and promoting

employees who are reflective of the hospitality industry’s diversity. CHOW selects regardless of their

race, color, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical abilities, age, sexual

orientation, veteran status, or criminal history.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At CHOW we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t

align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You

may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.* We embrace employees and candidates from these

underrepresented groups and encourage them to apply. We know through experience that different ideas,

perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better

results in serving our hospitality community.