Development Director

Office Phone: (303) 715-1010 ext. 125

Leslie Woollenweber is the Development Director for Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado. She is responsible for leading the organization’s fundraising efforts, including donor, corporate, and foundation relations. With her previous roles in development, program management, and community engagement, Leslie brings broad experience to connecting supporters with VOC's vision and values. She is excited to help engage a diverse public in supporting VOC’s important work and mission of stewarding Colorado’s natural resources.

Leslie joined VOC in January 2024 with more than 17 years of experience in local, state, and national nonprofit organizations, including work in conservation, outdoor recreation, international medical relief, and, most recently, human services with the Family Resource Center Association. Prior to joining the nonprofit sector, Leslie spent 11 years in the life sciences industry with roles in drug discovery, marketing, communications, and business development. Leslie has a BA in Biochemistry/Cell Biology and an MBA with an emphasis in International Business.

Along with her passion for environmental stewardship, Leslie is passionate about keeping pets with their loving families and is on the board of The Street Dog Coalition. She is dedicated to adopting senior dogs and tries hard to keep up with her two very active rescues, Milo and Spot, on the trails.