Program Coordinator, Annual Giving

Annual Giving Program Coordinator

Advancement at CU Boulder encourages applications for an Annual Giving Program Coordinator! This role is responsible for helping secure new, recurring, and upgraded gifts under the $25,000 level in support of key performance indicators. Under the guidance of the Director of Annual Giving – Broad-based Fundraising, this position supports the management of Annual Giving's internal partnerships in fulfillment of broad-based and multi-channel fundraising campaigns.

Through collaboration with school, college, and unit (SCU) Advancement teams, student groups, staff and faculty, this position will contribute to fundraising efforts that highlight the breadth of philanthropic opportunities at CU Boulder to a wide audience of alumni and other constituents. This is an entry-level role meant to provide a pathway for a successful career in fundraising and relationship management.

The Annual Giving team is a centralized team on the CU Boulder campus focused on creating and driving fundraising strategies supporting the acquisition and retention of entry-level and mid-level donors and moving donors through the major gift continuum. This team prioritizes the ethical collection and use of data to support operations built on best-practices and champions a donor-first philosophy towards the solicitation of donors giving gifts of less than $25,000 in support of the short and long-term priorities of CU Boulder.

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.

Campus Support

• Manages the campus-wide crowdfunding program, including identifying campaign opportunities and supporting those projects from inception to completion.
• Maintains working relationships with campus partners to facilitate affinity-based fundraising opportunities.
• Supports multi-channel annual giving campaigns that incorporate segmented content and/or audiences based on SCU affiliation.
• Supervises industry trends related to community fundraising and documents opportunities to implement standard processes at CU Boulder.

Annual Giving

• Participates in the implementation of the agreed-upon baseline on Annual Giving activities that are shared across CU, as described within the Annual Giving Memorandum of Understanding.
• Collaborates with colleagues across Advancement to achieve a cohesive approach to annual giving strategies and processes.
• Supports the pursuit of CU Boulder's Annual Giving key performance indicators.
• Under the guidance of the Director of Annual Giving – Broad-based Fundraising, reviews the effectiveness of Annual Giving programs and make suggestions for modifications and improvements.

Data and Reporting

• Requests and organizes data to provide lists, segments, analysis, and reports to support campus projects.
• Ensures the on-time and accurate delivery of data files and reports to internal and external partners as necessary.
• Supports the…