Donor Relations Lead, Arts & Sciences Advancement

University of Colorado System; Allenspark (CO); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

CU Boulder Advancement seeks an Assistant Director of Donor Relations to plan and execute donor engagement and stewardship for the College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate School and Libraries. This role supports the Office of Advancement and collaborates with the team to enhance acknowledgments, recognition, and engagement programs.

Under guidance of the Director, you will manage donor data, produce impact reports, and coordinate events including donor recognition activities; requires 3+ years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of donor relations or related fundraising experience.
• Experience in higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee acknowledgment processes and donor data quality.
• Plan and execute stewardship activities and donor events.
• Collaborate with advancement staff to recognize donors and manage reports.
• Coordinate donor recognition signage and engagement initiatives.
• Support and expand top donor engagement and communications.

Skills

Public speaking

Strong communication

Volunteer coordination

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Zoom

Teams

Cvent

ThankView

Graduway

Google Docs/Sheets

Job description

CU Boulder Advancement seeks an Assistant Director of Donor Relations to plan and execute donor engagement and stewardship for the College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate School and Libraries. This role supports the Office of Advancement and collaborates with the team to enhance acknowledgments, recognition, and engagement programs.

Under guidance of the Director, you will manage donor data, produce impact reports, and coordinate events including donor recognition activities; requires 3+ years in