Associate Director, Annual Fund and Premium Seating

Job Summary

Advancement at CU Boulder encourages applications for an Associate Director of Annual Giving & Premium Seating!

Who We Are

CU Boulder Advancement is committed to a culture of joy, motivated by collaboration, passionate about excellence and driven by impact. These four values define the culture and drive engagement and fundraising success.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy and Execution
• Maintain ongoing strategies as it relates to donor communication, solicitation, engagement, and prospecting.
• Design and deliver the creation of the Buff Club annual membership Guide.
• Programmatic Oversight/Task Execution/Tactical Work
• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for Buff Club member acquisition and growth.
• Be responsible for premium seating renewals and new sales strategy.
• Complete and organize annual fund special events.
• Portfolio Management and Donor Engagement
• Develop and manage a portfolio of 60 - 75 individual annual fund donors and prospects.
• Partner with the Assistant Athletic Director of Annual Giving and Premium Seating to establish annual goals related to donor outreach, personal visits, solicitations, revenue generation, and donor retention benchmarks.
• Conduct regular in-person and virtual outreach to engage donors and prospects, including campus visits, events, and travel as needed to achieve activity and fundraising goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of donor interactions, outreach strategies, and portfolio movement; assist with identifying new prospects and generating personalized stewardship communications and impact reports.

Additional Compensation Details

• Athletic Event Tickets: Per Athletic Department Policy and NCAA regulations.
• Nike Elite Employee Benefit: Per Nike Elite Policy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and retirement plans.
• Generous paid time off.
• Tuition assistance for you and your dependents.
• ECO Pass for local transit.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, or combination of education and experience may substitute.
• Experience: 3+ years of professional, job-related experience.
• Solid knowledge of fundraising, donor relations, and alumni relations standard processes.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to participate in public events and represent Advancement and the university in a professional manner.
• Solid ability to analyze information/situations and solve problems.
• Solid knowledge of current issues facing public universities and interests of collegiate athletics, students, faculty, and alumni.
• Solid knowledge of annual giving standard methodologies.
• Strong attention to detail and especially related to the visual appeal of presentation materials.
• Growth mindset, resilience, and perseverance.
• Ability to champion the shared values of the Office of Advancement.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Experience in donor relations and/or development/fundraising environment, preferably in Athletics.
• Experience in constituent relations/relationship management.
• Experience in a higher education environment.

Special Instructions

• To apply, please submit the following materials:
• A current resume.
• A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu