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I love working at Working Within because I get to bring my whole self to the work — my background in social work, my years building relationships with community organizations, and my genuine belief that when nonprofits thrive, the people they serve do too.

Jennifer Johnson is a Development Director at Working Within, where she partners with nonprofit leaders to grow and diversify their revenue through strategic relationship-building and disciplined account management. With more than 15 years of experience across development, corporate partnerships, and philanthropy, she has managed portfolios of 150+ high-value partners, secured five- and six-figure commitments from corporate and institutional funders, and driven measurable growth for organizations across the Denver metro. Most recently, she exceeded her annual revenue goal by 58% at Rocky Mountain Public Media, generating $750K+ in a single year through the kind of consultative, trust-based approach that turns donors and partners into long-term advocates.

 

Jennifer holds a Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, cum laude, from Memphis State University. Her roots in social work give her a distinctive lens — she understands the communities nonprofits serve not just professionally, but personally, and brings that authenticity into every client engagement. She has held leadership roles at organizations including the Denver Public Library Friends Foundation, Boulder Valley Health Clinic, Mi Casa Resource Center, and JVA Consulting, where she helped nonprofit and public-sector clients achieve 15–25% revenue growth through strategic partnership and funding initiatives.

Hobbies:

Fun Fact:

Expertise:

Roller derby — Jennifer is both a referee for Denver Roller Derby and Major Turbulence, and chairs the Parent Fundraising Committee for Denver Junior Roller Derby. You can find her on skates most weekends.

Jennifer is a member of the Impact 100 Women's Philanthropy Collective, a group of women who pool resources to make transformational grants to local nonprofits.

Corporate & Institutional Partnerships
Major Gifts & Donor Stewardship
Revenue Strategy & Pipeline Management
Community Outreach
CRM & Data-Informed Fundraising

Jennifer Johnson

Development Director

Charlyn Moss

Founder & CEO

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"I love working at Working Within because I get to create a future that I couldn't see just a few years ago, a solution for community leaders who just cannot find the capital they're looking for."

Charlyn is the Founder & CEO of Working Within, a community consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations align purpose and profit through strategic insights and expert analysis. With a strong background in the C-Suite and management consulting, Charlyn has previously served as Chief of Staff and Analyst at leading consulting firms. One of her most notable projects was overseeing a strategy refresh for a client’s $300 million portfolio in national K-12 education investments.

 

Charlyn’s accomplishments extend beyond consulting. She was named an Inno Under 25 honoree by the Denver Business Journal, recognizing her as one of Colorado’s top entrepreneurs and innovators under 25. She studied Finance, with minors in Legal Studies and the Business of Social Impact. During her academic journey, she was awarded the prestigious Nelson Mandela Award, Frankie Muse Freeman Award, and Dean’s Special Award for her work with Teaching Racial Understanding Through Honesty (TRUTH).

Hobbies:

Outside of work, Charlyn enjoys kickboxing, weight lifting, running, hiking, and has a love for fashion. 

Fun Fact:

Growing up as a military brat, she spent 10 years in Europe, which shaped her ability to connect with people from all backgrounds.

Expertise:

Fundraising/Sales

Leadership

Community Outreach

Project Management

Innovation

Proverbs 11:24 NIV

"One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty."

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