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University of Colorado · 13 hours ago

Assistant Director of Development

Aurora, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$72K/yr - $80K/yr

1+ years exp

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a comprehensive urban research university serving more than 28,000 students. The Assistant Director of Development will cultivate benefactor relationships and manage a portfolio to raise funds for education, research, and clinical care.

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Responsibilities

Works to cultivate existing and new benefactor relationships (i.e.: through thank you calls, prospecting/cold calls, discovery visits, stewardship touches, etc.) with the intent of sustaining and increasing the relationship with benefactors and potential benefactors on behalf of and in support of the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. The benefactor pool and pipeline are comprised of CU Anschutz alumni, grateful patients and/or their loved ones/families, leadership volunteers, CU Anschutz faculty, organizations and community members

Develops and manages a portfolio of a minimum of 100+ individual, corporate and foundation benefactors and potential benefactors capable of making leadership annual gifts (i.e.: $1,000+$). Goals relating to personal contacts, number of proposed gifts, and prospect identification to be co-created with and approved by leadership

Plans and implements programs that include measurable targets for number of personal visits and high impact contacts, proposals, assists on others proposals and new prospects qualified/disqualified, all approved by management

Works daily to ensure timely, accurate completion of discovery outreach, proposals, pledges and fund agreements

Documents prospect strategies and contact reports, provides personal outreach to new potential benefactors, implements general correspondence to solicit and steward leadership gifts and cultivate major gift conversations

Provides pro-active cultivation and stewardship to mid-level benefactors and portfolio via personal outreach, updates on breakthroughs and discovery work to determine interest

Compiles materials regarding research breakthroughs and exciting opportunities to be able to educate and inspire benefactors in their area of interest

Develops and maintains a deep understanding of institutional priorities, academic programs, and centers of excellence in order to translate these assets into compelling funding opportunities and align them with funders’ interests

Works closely with CU Anschutz Medical Campus major gift officers, internal directors of development, the Lead Strategist for Philanthropic Growth, benefactor relations staff and appropriate Central Office staff (i.e.: Gifting Planning, Annual Giving, etc.) to develop and implement fundraising strategies in order to meet established goals and objectives

Facilitates productive relationships between benefactors and CU administrators, faculty and staff to ensure effectiveness of programs

Thanks supporters within 1 week of their gift through phone calls, personal emails and notecards and identifies supporters who want to learn more and could be potential prospects for major giving and planned gifts through discovery work

Stewards existing donor relationships, with a goal of retaining leadership level donations year-over-year

Represents the University at events in order to support the University and meet/cultivate benefactors

Perform various other duties or tasks as assigned and/or needed

Qualification

Fundraising experienceBSR AdvanceMicrosoft OfficeDatabase managementHigher education experienceCustomer service skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree

Minimum of 1- year of professional fundraising experience or experience in related fields like nonprofit administration, public affairs, or business development, including managing funding relationships with individuals, corporations or foundations

Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire

Expert knowledge of BSR Advance and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Expert knowledge of general office procedures, protocol and professionalism; expert knowledge of Business English, spelling, punctuation and grammar

Expert ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, adapt to changing priorities, manage time and meet deadlines

Solid knowledge of fundraising concepts, preferably in a higher education setting

Proven ability to work in a team environment, develop effective interpersonal relationships, provide superior customer service, and communicate verbally and in writing

Proven knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet software, Email, and internet access software

Solid ability to coordinate technical presentations including hardware set up

Solid knowledge of database management with the ability to query reports, utilize data, and convert programs

Solid ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail and solid knowledge of money handling and mathematics

Solid knowledge of multi-line phone system

Solid knowledge of fundraising concepts

Strong development skills including comfort with cold calling, leading effective one-on-one visits, and utilizing multiple modes of communication to achieve results

Strong organizational skills with the ability to be both proactive and responsive in a metrics driven environment

Ability to handle sensitive information discretely and maintain confidentiality

Flexibility and adaptability to evolve in an emerging and changing environment

Personal computer proficiency required

Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution

Outstanding customer service skills

Must be willing and able to travel periodically