Direct Response Specialist

Colorado Public Radio (CPR) is seeking a Fundraising Direct Response Specialist to support the membership team.

About the role

The Direct Response Specialist coordinates and executes high-volume fundraising campaigns that drive donor acquisition, retention, and revenue growth. This role implements multi-channel outreach—digital and direct mail—to inspire audiences to support CPR’s mission. You will work closely with colleagues and external partners to plan, deliver, and monitor campaigns, ensuring they are audience-focused, well-organized, and launched on time. You will also analyze campaign performance, identify improvement opportunities, and apply data and testing to strengthen future fundraising efforts.

The new hire is expected to reside in the greater Denver metro area upon starting. This is not a remote position; a hybrid schedule is available requiring a minimum of 3 days in the office each week (Tuesday–Thursday).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute high-volume fundraising campaigns from planning through delivery.
• Implement multi-channel outreach (digital and direct mail) to inspire donor support.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely project completion.
• Monitor campaign performance and use data to evaluate effectiveness and identify improvements.
• Apply testing and analytics to optimize future fundraising efforts.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in marketing, communications, fundraising communications, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating high-volume campaigns or projects and translating complex work into detailed execution plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor persuasive, audience-focused messaging across multiple channels.
• Proven ability to collaborate with teams and external partners to deliver complex projects on time.
• Experience using data and performance metrics to evaluate campaign effectiveness.
• Experience with project management, workflow management, or campaign management software is preferred.

A fully relatable bachelor’s or master’s degree may substitute for some (not all) of the required years of experience but is not required.

Skills

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
• Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for testing new ideas and learning from results.
• Self-starter who takes initiative and works independently.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid individual health, life, and disability coverage.
• Outstanding paid family medical leave policy plus paid holidays.
• Generous sick, vacation, and personal time off plan.
• Voluntary vision and dental offerings.
• Competitive retirement plan match with no waiting or vesting periods.
• Flexible schedules and engagement/development opportunities.
• Casual work atmosphere.

Pay

Hiring range: $64,821 – $80,916 (Grade 17). Starting pay is based on experience.

CPR is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and authentic workplace. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.