Daniels Fund

The Daniels Fund, established by cable television pioneer Bill Daniels, is a private charitable foundation dedicated to making life better for the people of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming through its grants program, scholarship program, and ethics initiative.

The Daniels Fund strives to ensure its work reflects Bill Daniels’ written directives, values, and unmistakable style. Bill was a patriotic American who served our country in two wars. He was a capitalist who loved our free enterprise system and was well known for his generosity to people from all walks of life. Guided by his compassion, Bill transferred his $1 billion estate to form the assets of the Daniels Fund to carry forward his legacy of giving.

Since its founding, the Daniels Fund has become a permanent fixture in the communities it serves and continues to make significant and lasting impact. The Daniels Fund has been named one of the “Best Places to Work” by the Denver Business Journal and Inc. Magazine reflecting its dedication to creating an atmosphere where associates thrive, grow, and contribute in a meaningful way.

To learn more about the Daniels Fund and its impact to date, please visit: www.danielsfund.org

The Opportunity

The Event Planner designs and delivers purposeful gatherings that unite people to connect and celebrate the impact of Bill Daniels and the Daniels Fund. From the earliest spark of an idea through post-event evaluation, this position approaches every event with care and intentionality, ensuring that each detail reflects a greater purpose. Entrusted with creating experiences that embody Bill’s values, hospitality, and commitment to excellence, the Event Planner blends hospitality, strategy, and technology to deliver high-quality, data-informed events that strengthen relationships and help inspire others to carry forward the Daniels Fund’s enduring legacy of generosity.

The Event Planner is a new role with Daniels Fund and will join a small, high-performing team that works closely with senior leadership and staff. This position facilitates both planning and execution, with the team operating as intentional stewards of Bill’s values and resources.

The Role

The Event Planner will:

  • Support the coordination and execution of 60+ events annually, spanning all event elements—from concept development and budgeting to logistics management and post-event evaluation.
  • Work with leadership, internal teams, and other stakeholders to define event objectives and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
  • Manage on-site event operations, including setup, coordination, and troubleshooting.
  • Conduct post-event evaluations to measure success and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Source, negotiate, and manage relationships with vendors, venues, and service providers.
  • Develop detailed event timelines, floor plans, and schedules to ensure seamless execution.
  • Manage event budgets, track expenses, and provide regular financial updates to leadership.
  • Manage event invitation lists, RSVPs, and guest communications using Salesforce and event technology platforms.
  • Oversee event invitations, registration materials, and related communications in collaboration with internal teams.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, health, and legal regulations for all events.
  • Stay abreast of event industry trends, technologies, and best practices to bring fresh and innovative ideas.
  • Maintain accurate event and guest data within the Salesforce, ensuring data integrity, reporting accuracy, and timely updates.
  • Prepare post-event reports and insights, including attendance metrics, budget performance, and qualitative feedback, to support continuous improvement.
  • Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
  • Work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed.

This is a full-time position based in Denver, Colorado.

The Person

You are mission-oriented and values aligned. You have a passionate commitment to Bill Daniels’ mission and values and an eagerness to incorporate his thinking into activities. You understand first-hand the importance of the foundation always adhering to Bill Daniels’ principles, style, and direction. You value and respect the Fund’s uniqueness, reputation, and impact. You are aligned with Bill Daniels’ values and stated priorities to advance his legacy.

To learn more about Bill Daniels, please visit https://www.danielsfund.org/billdaniels

You are an effective planner and prioritizer. You enjoy managing and coordinating events, especially the challenge of managing multiple events simultaneously. You are determined to achieve deadlines and adjust to changing priorities or challenges that arise.

You demonstrate a high level of excellence. You always represent yourself and your organization in a professional and competent manner. You are a successful influencer at rising expectations for others to achieve your desired level of excellence and “gold standard.” You care about and pay close attention to details.

You are customer-service driven. You are a natural host – you go the extra mile to ensure others are satisfied in a timely fashion. You are helpful and empathetic. You love working with people and have a knack for putting people at ease. You value each interaction and seek to do your part in providing valuable experiences for others.

You are agile and stay calm under pressure. You have the ability to juggle multiple tasks and transition effectively from one to another quickly. You handle surprises and high-stakes moments with calm and confidence.

You are an excellent communicator and collaborator. You use clear and concise language that reflects the context in which you are communicating. You have strong written and verbal communications skills, whether in one-on-one or in large gatherings. You value collaboration and working with various perspectives to achieve outcomes.

You are tenacious and resourceful. You are willing to do whatever is needed to make our stakeholders satisfied. You seek to anticipate the needs of others. You demonstrate emotional maturity and personal accountability.

You are results-driven with a demonstrated desire for impact. You have an unyielding focus on impact and are driven by a desire to achieve outcomes. You are motivated by the pursuit of long-term objectives and a focus on metrics for impact.

There is no explicit requirement for years of experience. We are looking for the right person to grow within our foundation and team.

Compensation and Benefits

The total compensation for this position will be in the range of $80,000 to $100,000 and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Daniels Fund offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, health, dental, vision insurance, long-term disability, life insurance, a matched 401k retirement plan and a host of additional benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

The Daniels Fund is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:

    • Cover letter detailing:
      • Your interest in the Event Planner position
      • Your alignment with Bill Daniels’ values, speaking specifically to his belief in the free enterprise system and his commitment to patriotism
      • Your salary requirements
    • Your resume

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link:

https://talentmarket.org/candidates/apply-for-your-dream-job/

Questions can be directed to Claire Kittle Dixon, President of Talent Market, who is assisting with the search: [email protected].

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

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