Athletics Development Lead — Annual Giving

Aprahome; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition benefit

ECO pass

Job summary

The University of Denver’s Athletics Advancement team seeks an Assistant Director to grow leadership annual giving and major gift prospects. You will manage a portfolio of leadership annual giving and major gift prospects, qualifying new donors and building a pipeline for future major gifts across 18 varsity programs, capital projects, endowments and scholarships.

Responsibilities include donor cultivation, multi-channel solicitations, and collaboration with colleagues to develop and execute

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 3 years of professional experience including donor/relationship-based activity.
• Experience in higher education or non-profit fundraising is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward leadership annual giving and future major gifts.
• Manage a portfolio of 100-200 prospects to build the donor pipeline.
• Solicit leadership annual gifts ranging from $1,000 to $49,999.
• Identify major and planned giving opportunities and develop proposals with colleagues.
• Coordinate campaigns and events to deepen donor relationships and support DU Athletics priorities.

Skills

Fundraising basics

Donor engagement

Written communication

Verbal communication

Portfolio management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

The University of Denver’s Athletics Advancement team seeks an Assistant Director to grow leadership annual giving and major gift prospects. You will manage a portfolio of leadership annual giving and major gift prospects, qualifying new donors and building a pipeline for future major gifts across 18 varsity programs, capital projects, endowments and scholarships.

Responsibilities include donor cultivation, multi-channel solicitations, and collaboration with colleagues to develop and execute