University of Denver · 14 hours ago
Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts, Sturm College of Law
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Denver is the oldest independent private university in the Rocky Mountain region, and they are seeking an Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts for the Sturm College of Law. This role is responsible for building and managing a portfolio of major gift donors, focusing on engaging prospects and soliciting gifts to support the law school's philanthropic priorities.
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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 100-200 prospects rated at the major gift level
Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects in support of major gifts
Utilize multichannel engagement (email, phone, events, visits) to deepen relationships
Fundraising: Direct solicitation and campaign-related activities. Solicit gifts of $50,000+, including multi-year commitments
Achieve an annual individual 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 Sturm College of Law and campus 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 and stewardship of major gift rated constituents
Develop compelling proposals and 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 at least 3 years of donor, constituent relations, and relationship-based sales experience
Demonstrated experience closing gifts or sales through direct cultivation of individual prospects
Preferred
Fundraising experience in higher education or similarly complex non-profit environment
Professional experience in, or exposure to, the legal community
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Retirement
Paid time off
Tuition benefit
ECO pass
Company
University of Denver
The University of Denver is a private research university in Denver, Colorado.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.03MKey Investors
Caring for Denver Foundation
2023-03-29Grant· $0.03M
2021-11-19Grant
Leadership Team
Mark Aoyagi
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