Donor Communications & Stewardship Program Manager

University of Colorado System; Allenspark (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tuition assistance

Transit/eco pass

Job summary

University of Colorado System seeks a Program Manager for Donor Communications and Relations to support donor engagement and stewardship across CU Boulder’s Arts and Sciences, Graduate School and Libraries. You will manage writing, content development, and collateral templates for donor conversations and report on impact with credibility.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Advancement partners, travel as needed, and a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 1 year of professional, job‑related experience.
• Experience in higher education fundraising or advancement is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for donor audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead donor communications and content development for Arts and Sciences, Graduate School and Libraries.
• Draft, edit, and refine donor-facing collateral and internal materials.
• Translate complex programs into accessible donor narratives aligned with priorities.
• Develop versatile collateral templates for varied donor audiences and giving levels.
• Coordinate content assets and ensure messaging consistency across teams.
• Support project management, timelines, and collaboration across departments.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Project coordination

Data analysis

Volunteer coordination

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Canva

Google Docs/Sheets

Docusign

Cvent

Job description

University of Colorado System seeks a Program Manager for Donor Communications and Relations to support donor engagement and stewardship across CU Boulder’s Arts and Sciences, Graduate School and Libraries. You will manage writing, content development, and collateral templates for donor conversations and report on impact with credibility.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Advancement partners, travel as needed, and a hybrid schedule.