Delegate Biographies - Denver Metro Chamber Leadership ...

Jennifer R. Darling
Senior Vice President of Philanthropy
Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation
Jen Darling has worked in the nonprofit sector since earning her bachelors degree in economics
and political science from Northwestern University in 1991. She went on to earn her masters
degree in public administration from the University of Colorado in 2000. She was actively
involved in the formation of the Institute for Leaders in Development program and currently
serves as chair of the steering committee for the program. Jen also serves as an adjunct
professor for the University of Denver in the leadership and organizations program in DU’s
University College. Jen’s strengths include capital and endowment campaigns, major gift
fundraising, annual giving, donor recognition, communications, board relations, and strategic
planning. Jen has worked in the following capacities within the local community:
2008-present Senior Vice President, Philanthropy, Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation
2001-2008 Director of Development & Membership, Denver Art Museum
1997-2001 Director of Development & Membership, Denver Botanic Gardens
1994-1997 Director of Corporate Relations, Colorado School of Mines
1991-1994 Director of Development, American Indian Science and Engineering Society
After growing up in Minnesota and then attending college in Chicago, Jen settled in Colorado in
1991. In addition to her commitment to her career, Jen is an active mom, wife, friend, and
community member. She values balance in her life and has managed to adjust her full-time
work schedule to also be home after school to help her two young children grow up
successfully.