Inside Higher Ed · 2 days ago
Associate Director of Development, Midwest Region
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expInside Higher Ed is associated with the University of Denver, a leading private institution in the Rocky Mountain region. The Associate Director of Development will focus on expanding the university's philanthropic base in the Midwest, engaging with major gift prospects and collaborating with alumni engagement teams to support fundraising efforts.
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Responsibilities
Pipeline Building: Activities focused on identifying, qualifying, and cultivating prospects to grow the donor base
Build and manage a portfolio of 100-150 prospects rated at the major gift level
Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects in support of major giving
Develop and implement strategies to renew and upgrade prospects
Utilize multichannel engagement (email, phone, events, visits) to deepen relationships
Fundraising: Conduct individual solicitation activities and direct unit-level fundraising campaigns
Solicit gifts between $1,000 and $50,000, including multi-year commitments
Solicit gifts of $50,000+, including multi-year commitments
Once fully onboarded, achieve an annual fundraising goal of approximately $500,000 - $1,000,000+
Develop and execute fundraising strategies aligned with institutional and unit priorities
Support campaign initiatives and leverage campaign priorities to secure philanthropic support
Programmatic Responsibilities: Engagement, stewardship, and donor experience activities
Partner with central alumni engagement and donor relations teams to support engagement of major gift rated constituents
Develop compelling cases for support and stewardship communications tailored to donor interests
Operational Excellence: Project management, reporting, and internal coordination
Ensure accurate and timely entry of contact reports and donor data in the CRM
Track and report on key performance indicators such as qualifications, visits, solicitations, and dollars raised
Manage complex projects and initiatives in compliance with university policies and procedures
Travel and manage regional outreach, serving as market expert and partnering with colleagues, when appropriate
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience (Veterans with equivalent combination of military certification/education and experience may substitute for this qualification)
5 years of professional experience, including 3 years of donor or constituent relations or relationship-based sales experience
Experience closing gifts or sales through direct cultivation of individual prospects
Preferred
Fundraising experience in higher education or similarly complex non-profit environment
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Retirement
Paid time off
Tuition benefit
ECO pass
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
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2006-08-31Series Unknown
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