Development Assistant, Athletics Buff Club

Job Summary

Advancement at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Development Assistant to join the CU Athletics/Buff Club team! Under the guidance of the Senior Director of Development, this position provides administrative support for a high-performing and collaborative advancement team.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

CU Boulder Advancement is committed to a culture of joy, motivated by collaboration, passionate about excellence and driven by impact. These four values define the culture and drive engagement and fundraising success. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone matters and all can thrive. This dedication is rooted in our core values and our mission to drive impactful fundraising and engagement.

Our team actively engages in learning, reflection, and the transformation of systems, policies, and practices that perpetuate oppressive ideologies—including racism, sexism, ableism, and heterosexism. We recognize our responsibility to lead by example in building a supportive and inclusive culture for both internal colleagues and external partners. We hold ourselves accountable through individual and divisional goals that continuously assess our progress, growth, and outcomes—ensuring alignment with our mission and values every step of the way.

• Strategize and complete travel arrangements (which may include detailed itineraries reflecting appointments with donors) for the Senior Director of Development.
• Use data from donor database to create requested reports, spreadsheets, and donor correspondence.
• Initiate, schedule and coordinate internal and external meetings for the CU Athletics/Buff Club advancement team.
• Prepare and distribute various administrative materials including financial and administrative reports and personal letters of invitation, thanks, explanation, information, and cultivation.
• Monitor and record donations and event payments.
• Process donor checks and gifts.
• Process and route documentation for fund agreements.
• Provide event support and preparation as necessary.
• Proactively engage with the division’s Administrative Team (A-Team) and attend scheduled meetings.
• Assist with special projects.

• Conduct preliminary research on prospective donors and assist in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors through research of available databases.
• Update donor database with notes, strategic plans, contact reports, and tasks to ensure the most current and relevant information is available. Share information with other team members.
• Receive and respond to donor/constituent inquiries.
• Prepare comprehensive briefing reports to be used for cultivation and solicitation meetings.

• Answer and direct phone calls; screen phone messages and distribute/follow-up as necessary.
• Receive, process and distribute unit mail/inter-office correspondence.
• Prepare and submit expense reports; prepare purchase requisitions for various office needs; maintain office supply inventory.
• Serve as a liaison between the CU Buff Club advancement team and various internal and external constituents. Research and capture information on various topics as necessary and expedite the flow of information to staff.
• Resolve IT/software related issues for the team.

• This position is working on-campus.
• This position will occasionally be required to work evenings/weekends.

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 annually. Relocation assistance is available within Advancement guidelines.

Additional benefits include:

• Athletic Event Tickets:
  Per Athletic Department Policy and NCAA regulations.
• Nike Elite Employee Benefit. Per Nike Elite Policy.

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