Associate Director of Development, Leadership Annual Giving, DCB

The University of Denver (DU) is the oldest independent private university in the Rocky Mountain region, serving approximately 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. DU is classified as an R1:
Doctoral University, a designation recognizing the highest level of research activity among U.S. institutions.

At DU, we approach higher education with the confident optimism and pragmatic independence that define the Rocky Mountain West. It sets us apart. We’re preparing students to become the solutions in their own stories, empowering them to face uncertainty with confidence and uncommon sense.

We’re fiercely ambitious and forward-thinking, surpassing all expectations to redefine success and how to achieve it. As a top-tier private R-1 institution, we are dedicated to making the world a better place –contributing to our communities and making positive change in the world.

DU Advancement drives meaningful connections and partnerships to support DU’s mission of advancing the public good. By championing philanthropy, engaging alumni, and fostering collaborative initiatives, we empower innovation, inspire transformation, and showcase what DU can do to create positive change in the world.

This spirit is at the heart of The Denver Difference campaign. As DU’s most ambitious campaign yet, we are reimagining what the university experience can and should be. By preparing students for success in all aspects of life, DU is setting a new standard for higher education.

DU Advancement reflects the excellence and innovation of the university itself. Through alumni engagement, development, operations, and communications leadership, we are fostering a culture of deep engagement and philanthropy to support our bold vision for the future.

Founded in 1908, the Daniels College of Business is the eighth-oldest business school in the country and one of the most recognized colleges in the Rocky Mountain West. Daniels combines an innovative curriculum, business-savvy faculty, a global alumni network, and comprehensive learning experiences grounded in ethical leadership and its vision of "Pioneering business for the public good".

Daniels is led by Dean Naomi Boyd, a visionary and entrepreneurial leader whose experience spans industry, government, and academia. Dean Boyd is advancing an ambitious, market-connected vision for business education centered on principled leadership, innovation, and meaningful engagement with industry and community partners.

The Daniels College of Business is one of the largest degree-granting colleges at the University of Denver, enrolling approximately 2,300 students. Its schools and departments span finance, real estate and construction management, accountancy, hospitality management, business information and analytics, management, marketing, and business ethics and legal studies. The College is also home to innovative centers and programs including Entrepreneurship@DU, the Sales Leadership Center, the Bailey Program for Family Enterprise, and the Consumer Insights and Business Innovation Center, among others.

The Associate Director of Development, Leadership Annual Giving, plays a central role in building the Daniels College of Business donor pipeline and expanding philanthropic support for the College and the University. Reporting to the Executive Director of Development and Alumni Engagement, this frontline fundraiser will engage a broad pool of alumni, donors, and prospects through proactive, high-volume outreach.

The Associate Director will manage a portfolio of approximately 100–200 prospects, with an emphasis on qualifying new donors, securing leadership annual gifts of $1,000–$49,999, renewing and…