Assistant Director of Development, College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate School and Libraries

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Job Summary

Advancement at CU Boulder encourages applications for an Assistant Director of Development that is a key individual contributor and partner for College of Arts & Sciences, Graduate School & Libraries team! Under the guidance of the Managing Senior Director of Development and other senior members of the team, the Assistant Director uses knowledge of fundraising techniques to coordinate and implement development activities for our advancement team and has a strong desire to work towards becoming an expert level fundraiser.

This is an entry-to mid-level role meant to provide a pathway for a successful career in fundraising and relationship management.

This position demonstrates strong relationship-building skills and is responsible for cultivating new and existing donors and increasing philanthropic support for the University through planning, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding leadership gifts of $5,000 and above. While the main focus of the Assistant Director is to secure gifts in the $5K-$25K range, this position will also be tasked with securing gifts at $25K+ and $100K+ depending on their portfolio and tenure.

This position will travel on a regular basis to meet with current and prospective donors to build relationships and conduct discovery meetings.

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.

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.

Who We Are

At CU Boulder Advancement, we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone matters and all can thrive. Our efforts around equity, inclusion, and belonging are integral to our mission and to our success as a division. We actively engage in learning, reflection, and the ongoing examination of systems, policies, and practices that perpetuate oppressive ideologies-including racism, sexism, ableism, and heterosexism.

We recognize our responsibility to lead by example and to support a culture that is inclusive, accountable, and grounded in respect for our colleagues, partners, and the communities we serve. We hold ourselves accountable through individual and divisional goals that assess progress, growth, and outcomes in alignment with our values and public mission.

What Your

Key Responsibilities Will Be

Portfolio Management and Donor Engagement

* Develop and manage a portfolio of 50-75 individual prospects capable of making gifts of $5,000+.

* In partnership with the Managing Senior Director of Development, develop annual goals around development work (face to face meetings, proposals, dollars raised, and assists).

* Collaborate with Managing 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.

Other Development Duties as Assigned

* 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.).

* Champion 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.

What You Should Know

* This position will require local, regional, and out-of-state travel to meet with donors.

* This position works a hybrid schedule with some days on campus and some days remote.

* This position may occasionally be required to work evenings/weekends.

What We Can Offer

The salary range is $70,000 - $80,000 annually. Relocation assistance is available within Advancement guidelines.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's…