Assistant Director of Development, Music, Arts, and Education

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work schedule

Tuition assistance

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder is seeking an Assistant Director of Development to join the Music, Arts, Performing Arts, and Education advancement team. Under the guidance of the Senior Director, you will coordinate development activities and cultivate donor relationships to secure leadership gifts of $5,000 and above, with opportunities to pursue higher gifts based on portfolio.

This entry-to-mid level role offers a clear pathway in fundraising and relationship management, a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fundraising techniques in higher education/nonprofit environments.
• Desire to learn about major gift solicitation techniques.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of up to 100 prospects capable of giving $5,000+.
• Collaborate to develop annual development goals and donor plans.
• Conduct donor visits and document strategies and reports.
• Support stewardship and engagement across donor portfolios.

Skills

Fundraising techniques

Relationship building

Communication skills

Time management

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Teams

Tessitura

Job description

Job Summary

Advancement at CU Boulder encourages applications for an AssistantDirector of Development to join the Music, Arts, Performing Arts,and Education team! Under the guidance of the Senior Director ofDevelopment and other senior members of the team, the AssistantDirector uses knowledge of fundraising techniques to coordinate andimplement development activities for the Music, Performing Arts,and Education advancement team and has a strong desire to worktowards becoming an expert level fundraiser. This is an entry- tomid-level role meant to provide a pathway for a successful careerin fundraising and relationship management.

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.

This position demonstrates strong relationship-building skills andis responsible for cultivating new and existing donors andincreasing philanthropic support for the University throughplanning, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding leadership giftsof $5,000 and above. While the main focus of the Assistant Directoris to secure gifts in the $5K-$25K range, this position will alsobe tasked with securing gifts at $25K+ and $100K+ depending ontheir portfolio and tenure. This position will travel as needed tomeet with current and prospective donors, to build relationships,and to conduct discovery meetings.

Who We Are

CU Boulder Advancement is committed to a culture of joy,motivated by collaboration, passionate about excellence and drivenby impact. These four values define the culture and driveengagement and fundraising success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where everyonematters, and all can thrive. This dedication is rooted in our corevalues and our mission to drive impactful fundraising andengagement. Our team actively engages in learning, reflection, andthe transformation of systems, policies, and practices that perpetuate oppressive ideologies—including racism, sexism, ableism,and heterosexism. We recognize our responsibility to lead byexample in building a supportive and inclusive culture for bothinternal colleagues and external partners. We hold ourselvesaccountable 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.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Portfolio Management and Donor Engagement

• Develop and manage a portfolio of up to 100 individualprospects capable of making gifts of $5,000+.
• In partnership with the Senior Director of Development, developannual goals around development work (face to face meetings,proposals, dollars raised, and assists).
• Collaborate with Senior Director of Development to develop planfor cultivating, soliciting and stewarding each donor asappropriate, collaborating with the system’s gift planning team,colleagues and academic partners when appropriate.
• Conduct regular visits with donors in pursuit of achievingestablished goals and metrics.
• Document prospect strategies and contact reports, evaluate newprospects and generate stewardship reports and generalcorrespondence.

Other Development Duties as Assigned

• Identify and develop prospective donors by analyzing ticketbuying behaviors to CSF, Artist Series, and other performing artsevents at CU Boulder.
• Identify and develop prospective donors by analyzing donorlists at cultural institutions in the Denver/Boulder area who couldbe interested in engaging further with CU Boulder.
• Grow philanthropic totals by deepening collaboration withadvancement and other campus colleagues for enhanced donorengagement. This involves participating in regular internalmeetings and engagement opportunities (task forces, frontlinefundraiser meetings, etc.).
• Embrace a self-learner/self-starter approach and continuouslylook for opportunities to match donor interests with leadershipinitiatives in pursuit of meeting established goals andobjectives.
• Facilitate productive relationships daily between donors and CUadministrators, faculty and staff to ensure effectiveness ofprograms.
• Represent the University at events to support CU and cultivatedonors.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Should Know

• This position will require local, regional, and out-of-statetravel to meet with donors.
• This position has the ability to work a hybrid schedule withsome days on campus and some days remote.
• This position will occasionally be required to workevenings/weekends.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position 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; tuitionassistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's BestLarge Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Coloradoand #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be dynamic. Be successful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, or acombination of education and experience may substitute.
• Experience: 1+ years of professional, job-relatedexperience.

What You Will Need

• Knowledge of fundraising techniques, especially in a highereducation/nonprofit environment.
• Desire to learn about major gift solicitation techniques.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact withnew people on a regular basis.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt tochanging priorities; able to appropriately manage time and meet settimelines.
• Ability to take constructive feedback from leadership andcampus partners.
• Ability to champion the shared values of the Office ofAdvancement.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of tact, discretion, andcollaboration in working with a diverse range of constituentsincluding employees, students, volunteers, alumni, donors, andcampus colleagues.
• Phenomenal relationship building skills.
• Growth mindset, resilience and perseverance.
• Ability to travel regularly and practice fiscal management andresponsibility.
• Active listening skills.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Experience working in a non-profit or higher educationenvironment.
• Background in arts or education.
• Experience with public speaking.
• Software Used: Microsoft Office products, donor trackingsoftware (Salesforce), Zoom, Teams, LinkedIn, Tessitura.

We may request references at a later time.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name:

Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email:

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