University of Colorado Boulder · 5 days ago
Associate Director of Development, College of Engineering and Applied Science
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Colorado Boulder is seeking an Associate Director of Development for the College of Engineering and Applied Science. This role involves coordinating and implementing development activities, cultivating donor relationships, and securing leadership gifts to enhance philanthropic support for the University.
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Responsibilities
Develop and manage a portfolio of +-80 individual prospects capable of making gifts at the leadership level. Work towards commitments of $25K+ and $100K+
In partnership with the Senior Director of Development, develop annual goals around development work (face to face meetings, proposals, dollars raised, and assists)
Collaborate with Senior Director of Development 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.)
Embrace a self-learner/self-starter approach 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
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience or combination of education and experience may substitute
Experience: 3+ years of professional, job-related experience
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
Phenomenal relationship building skills
Growth mindset, resilience and perseverance
Ability to travel regularly and practice fiscal management and responsibility
Active listening skills
Preferred
Experience working in a non-profit or higher education environment
Experience with public speaking
Software Used: Microsoft Office products, donor tracking software (Salesforce), Zoom, Teams, LinkedIn
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Retirement plans
Generous paid time off
Tuition assistance for you and your dependents
ECO Pass for local transit
Company
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder is a bold, innovative community of scholars and learners who accelerate human potential
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H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$29.19MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyNational Science Foundation
2023-10-10Grant· $1.4M
2022-06-28Grant· $0.03M
2021-09-29Grant· $22M
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