Job Details

Associate Director of Development, Arts & Sciences

Position Number: 6083946
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Associate Director of Development, Arts & Sciences

Requisition Number: 62824
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 23-Mar-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

Advancement at CU Boulder encourages applications for an Associate Director of Development! This role is a key individual contributor and partner for the College of Arts & Sciences and is a crucial part of the Office of Advancement. The Associate Director uses knowledge of fundraising techniques to coordinate and implement development activities for the College of Arts & Sciences advancement team and has a strong desire to work towards becoming an expert level fundraiser.
This position demonstrates phenomenal relationship building skills and is responsible for cultivating new and existing donor relationships and growing philanthropic support for the University through planning, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding leadership gifts of $5,000+. While the main focus of the Associate Director is to secure gifts in the $5K-$25K range, this position will also be tasked with securing gifts of $25K+ and $100K+ depending on their portfolio and tenure. Regular travel is a requirement of this position to meet with current and prospective donors to establish relationships and conduct discovery meetings.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

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. The division consciously allocates time and resources to diversity, equity, and inclusion. These efforts contribute directly to the division's core values and to advancing CU Boulder's mission through impactful fundraising and engagement results. As a team and as individuals, the Advancement Division commits to learning about and challenging systems, policies, and practices that enable oppressive ideologies to recur in the CU Boulder community. Embracing the responsibility to lead and model helps promote the desired culture while supporting internal and external constituents. Accountability for the division's dedication to these values is established through specific individual and team goals that evaluate progress and growth.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Portfolio Management and Donor Engagement

Develop and manage a portfolio of 60-75 individual prospects capable of making gifts at the leadership level. Work towards commitments of $25K+ and $100K+.
In partnership with the position supervisor, develop annual goals around development work (face to face meetings, proposals, dollars raised, and assists).
Collaborate with position supervisor 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 to cultivate major gift prospects.

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.).
Embrace 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 positive relationships daily between donors and CU administrators, faculty and staff to ensure efficiency 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 has the ability to work a hybrid schedule with some days on campus and some days remote.
This position will occasionally be required to work evenings/weekends.

What We Can Offer

The salary range is $80,000-$90,000 annually. This position may be eligible for relocation assistance within Advancement guidelines.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
Experience: 3+ years of professional, job-related experience.

What You Will Need

Knowledge of fundraising techniques, especially in a higher education/nonprofit environment.
Desire to learn about major gift solicitation techniques.
Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with new people on a regular basis.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities; ability to appropriately manage time and meet set timelines.
Ability to take constructive feedback from leadership and campus partners.
Ability to embrace the shared values of the Office of Advancement.
Ability to exercise a high degree of tact, discretion, and collaboration in working with a diverse range of constituents including employees, students, volunteers, alumni, donors, and campus colleagues.
Proven relationship building skills.
Growth mindset, resilience and perseverance.
Ability to travel regularly and practice fiscal management and responsibility.
Active listening skills.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by March 23, 2025 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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