Philanthropy Manager

Location: Breckenridge, CO

Position Type: Full-Time Exempt

Compensation: $83,200 - $104,000 (DOE)

About the Role

At Breckenridge Grand Vacations, we create Grand Vacations by Sharing Smiles with every Owner, Guest, and coworker. As our Philanthropy Manager within BGV Gives, you will be the cornerstone of this mission, translating our passion for community into meaningful, measurable impact throughout Summit County. You will be the architect of our philanthropic strategy, leading a dedicated team with purpose, fostering genuine partnerships with nonprofit organizations, and ensuring every grant, sponsorship, and volunteer hour reflects our triple-bottom-line philosophy of People, Planet, and Prosperity.

This role is perfect for a philanthropic leader who is equal parts strategist, relationship-builder, and mentor. You will take ownership of the entire giving ecosystem, from managing the full grant lifecycle and overseeing the Employee Assistance Fund to driving employee engagement through our Volunteer Time Off program and coordinating fundraising events. You will act with our 'End of the Line' philosophy, ensuring every donation, every partnership, and every initiative is handled with professionalism, care, and accountability.

If you thrive in a collaborative, values-driven environment, are motivated by outcome-focused results, and find deep satisfaction in empowering a team and community partners to create lasting change, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities

Manage all Philanthropy staff, following Results Leadership operating procedures for recruiting, hiring, training, retaining, developing, scheduling, reviewing, disciplining, and terminating staff.
Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to staff while fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Guide staff to think critically and present solutions to challenges, using open-ended questions to coach problem-solving.
Ensure training is thorough, consistent, and conducted regularly to drive results and improve staff performance.
Delegate tasks and projects effectively, ensuring productivity, quality standards, and accountability are met.
Monitor and evaluate staff performance through regular coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations; establish improvement goals and follow up on progress.
Address and resolve employee or leadership issues, escalating to department leaders as appropriate.
Communicate, interpret, and reinforce company policies, procedures, and standards with all employees.
Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of grant, sponsorship, and in-kind giving programs aligned with BGV's triple-bottom-line philosophy (People, Planet, Prosperity).
Develop project plans, track performance, and report on outcomes and impact; identify opportunities to improve and expand initiatives.
Drive employee engagement in philanthropy and cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with internal departments, grantees, and community partners.
Support and execute fundraising events and campaigns; develop strategies to grow individual, business, and major gifts, including RAM Legacy in Action.
Manage the full grant lifecycle—including applications, awards, and payments—and administer BGV funds held at The Summit Foundation (BGV Donor Advised Fund, Rob Millisor Heart Health Fund, and BGV Endowment Fund).
Manage and process all in-kind and cash donation requests through the grants management portal.
Oversee BGV's Volunteer Time Off (VTO) program, lead the staff Volunteer Champions Committee, and coordinate company volunteer events.
Coordinate internal and external PR to promote BGV Gives across events, print, social, and TV/radio; ensure brand consistency with BGV Marketing and maintain BGV's philanthropy page.
Partner with the BGV Gives Director to define success metrics and produce regular reports on program impact, results, and opportunities.
Serve as Committee Chair for the BGV Employee Assistance Fund, managing inbound requests, coordinating the board/committee, tracking finances, and reporting outcomes.
In partnership with the Philanthropy Coordinator, coordinate sponsorship benefits, tickets, employee participation, and post-volunteer opportunities; attend community events and represent BGV.
Develop and manage the annual Philanthropy Department budget and recommend the allocation and investment of funds to maximize program impact.
Uphold BGV's hospitality values: greeting everyone with enthusiasm, treating everyone with respect, making every interaction positive, taking personal responsibility, anticipating the needs of others, and supporting sustainability and community initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience in philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, corporate social responsibility, grantmaking, or related community impact work
Valid U.S. driver's license with acceptable driving record
Reliable transportation to commute to work and travel between company properties or off-site venues as needed
This position supervises one direct report (supervisory experience required to perform essential duties)
Proficient in Microsoft 365/Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and common workplace software across computers and smartphones, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, software platforms, and digital tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and comprehend business correspondence; produce clear, professional content for various channels; and effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, vendors, and the public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and perform basic calculations for tracking event budgets, managing expenses, and reviewing engagement metrics.
Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram-form instructions; solve practical problems; manage competing priorities; deal with variables in standardized situations; assess needs; adapt to changes; and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram-form instructions; solve practical problems; manage competing priorities; deal with variables in standardized situations; and use strong critical thinking skills to assess needs, adapt to changes, and draw valid conclusions.
Regularly sit, use hands to operate a computer keyboard and mouse, and view a computer screen for extended periods; frequently communicate (speak and listen) in person, over phone, and via video calls; frequently stand and walk, occasionally moving across varying terrain during outdoor events; occasionally bend, reach, stoop, push, or pull during event setup and breakdown; lift, carry, and move materials up to 25 pounds; and possess specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual in Spanish and English
Two years of supervisory experience

Compensation & Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance plans
Company-paid life insurance coverage
Voluntary Life and Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance
HSA and FSA-Dependent Care Accounts
Retirement plan
Generous paid time off (PTO) and sick leave to support work-life balance
Volunteer Time Off - Paid opportunities to give back to Summit County
Retirement plan
Generous paid time off (PTO) and sick leave to support work-life balance
Volunteer Time Off - Paid opportunities to give back to Summit County
Bereavement leave
Biannual bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Wellness programs to support physical and mental health
Lifestyle perks: Ski/Rec center pass loan programs, lodging and gear discounts, sporting/concert event tickets, pet insurance partner discounts and access to Summit Medallions: Occasional-use transferable passes for access to 6 premier resorts (A-Basin to Vail) via owners’ program

About Our Company

Breckenridge Grand Vacations is a locally owned resort developer with a 40-year history in Summit County. We've been recognized as a Top Workplace for our employee-focused culture and commitment to responsible growth and giving back to the place we call home.

Applications will be accepted until July 20, 2026.

We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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