Associate Director of Development, College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate School, and Libraries

Job Summary

Advancement at CU Boulder encourages applications for an Associate Director of Development, a key individual contributor and partner for the College of Arts & Sciences, Graduate School, & Libraries!

About the Role

The Associate Director uses knowledge of fundraising techniques to coordinate and implement development activities for the College of Arts & Sciences, Graduate School, & Libraries advancement team and has a strong desire to work towards becoming an expert level fundraiser.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of 100 individual prospects capable of making gifts at the leadership level.
• Work towards major gift conversations and commitments, including planned gift commitments which may include gifts of $1M+
• Collaborate with Senior Director to develop annual goals around development work (face-to-face meetings, proposals, dollars raised, and assists).
• Collaborate with Senior Director to develop strategic plan for cultivating, soliciting and stewarding each donor as appropriate, collaborating with the system’s gift planning team, colleagues and academic partners when appropriate.
• Conduct regular travel to visit with donors in pursuit of achieving established goals and metrics.
• Document prospect strategies and contact reports, evaluate new prospects and generate stewardship reports and general correspondence to cultivate major gift prospects.
• Grow philanthropic totals by deepening collaboration with advancement and other campus colleagues for enhanced donor engagement.
• This involves participating in regular internal meetings and engagement opportunities (task forces, frontline fundraiser meetings, etc.)
• Champion a self-learner/self-starter demeanor and continuously look for opportunities to match donor interests with leadership initiatives in pursuit of meeting established goals and objectives.
• Facilitate productive relationships daily between donors and CU administrators, faculty and staff to ensure effectiveness of programs.
• Represent the University at events to support CU and cultivate donors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, or a combination of education and experience may substitute.
• 3+ years of professional, job-related experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of fundraising techniques, especially in a higher education/nonprofit environment.
• Desire to learn about major gift solicitation techniques.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with new people on a regular basis.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities; able to appropriately manage time and meet set timelines.
• Ability to take constructive feedback from leadership and campus partners.
• Ability to champion the shared values of the Office of Advancement.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of tact, discretion, and collaboration in working with a diverse range of constituents including employees, students, volunteers, alumni, donors, and campus colleagues.
• Great relationship building skills.
• Growth mindset, resilience and perseverance.
• Ability to travel regularly and practice fiscal management and responsibility.
• Active listening skills.

What We Can Offer

• A salary range of $80,000 - $90,000 annually.
• Relocation assistance is available within Advancement guidelines.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit.
• The University of Colorado Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation.

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