Development Lead – Higher Education Fundraising (Hybrid)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 61,121 - 71,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Robust Health Coverage

Retirement Benefits

Educational Credits (CU)

Job summary

University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) seeks an Assistant Director of Development to lead fundraising initiatives for designated programs, collaborate with campus units, and expand donor relationships.

The role emphasizes managing a donor pipeline, leveraging CU Ascend/Advance, and coordinating events to meet campus priorities with a strong emphasis on ethics and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years successful higher education fundraising experience.
• Proficiency with Salesforce CRM for donor data management.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle high-profile donors with confidentiality.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Raise philanthropic support for the institution and manage donor portfolios.
• Identify, attract and manage prospective donors and cultivate gifts.
• Travel as needed; manage a portfolio of 100–150 prospects.
• Ensure donor data integrity and report on giving activities using Advance/CU Ascend.
• Represent the University at events and support engagement initiatives.

Skills

Donor confidentiality

Time management

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Relationship building

Strategic fundraising

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) seeks an Assistant Director of Development to lead fundraising initiatives for designated programs, collaborate with campus units, and expand donor relationships.

The role emphasizes managing a donor pipeline, leveraging CU Ascend/Advance, and coordinating events to meet campus priorities with a strong emphasis on ethics and data integrity.