Director of Development, Leeds School of Business

The University of Colorado Boulder encourages applications for a
Director of Development, Leeds School of Business! The Director of
Development uses expert knowledge of fundraising techniques to
coordinate, direct, and implement development activities for the
Leeds School of Business. This position is a crucial part of the
Office of Advancement and is responsible for soliciting major gifts
of at least $100,000. This role will have a significant focus on
identifying and establishing relationships with new donors while
also cultivating select existing relationships with the intent of
sustaining and growing relationships with donors. This position
will be joining a hard-working team, and we look forward to
welcoming a candidate with similar high expectations for
themselves. 

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Portfolio Management

• This position will strategically manage a portfolio of at least
  100 prospects. Goals are established relating to the number of
  personal contacts, number of proposals and closure of current and
  future gifts to be set with and approved by management.
• Travel within Colorado and to an assigned out of state region
  1-2 times per month, typically with at least one overnight per
  month.
• This position cultivates existing and new donor relationships
  with individuals, corporations and foundations with the intent of
  sustaining and increasing donor engagement for the Leeds School of
  Business.
• Position develops and manages a portfolio of prospects capable
  of making significant gifts in order to secure gift commitments of
  at least $100,000.
• Position works closely with faculty, staff and volunteers in
  the School to develop and implement comprehensive fund-raising
  strategies for direct identification, cultivation, solicitation and
  stewardship of prospects.
• Position facilitates productive relationships between donors
  and CU Boulder administrators, faculty and staff to ensure
  effectiveness of programs.
• Position works to ensure timely, accurate completion of
  proposals, pledges and fund agreements.
• Position documents prospect strategies and contact reports,
  evaluates new prospects and generates stewardship reports and
  general correspondence to cultivate major gift prospects.

Engagement

• Position Represents the School at events in order to support
  the University and cultivate donors. Typically outside of business
  hours including nights and weekends.
• Support engagement team by volunteering to support alumni
  engagement events including but not limited to football tailgate
  parties, board meetings and graduation.
• Serve as an advocate within the University for donors, alumni
  and friends.

Other

• Other duties as assigned.
• Liaison role with one or more of the centers of excellence
  within the Leeds School of Business.

What You Should Know

This position will require local, regional, and out-of-state
travel to meet with donors.
This position will occasionally be required to work
evenings/weekends. Additionally, the schedule will heavily be
impacted by football games during the fall semester, working the
Leeds Football suite and tailgates, including a requirement to
staff the suite twice each fall.
This position has the ability to work a hybrid schedule with some
days on campus and some days remote.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position is $95,295 – 114,000
annually. A signing bonus and/or relocation assistance may be
available within department guidelines.

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.

What We Require

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience may substitute for
  the degree on a year for year basis.
• 5+ years of professional, job-related experience.

Please apply by January 28, 2024 for
consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.