Foundation Relations Director — Strategic Fundraising Leader

University of Colorado Anschutz; Aurora (CO); Híbrido; USD 103 000 - 108 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan - 401(a)

Paid time off

Vacation days

Sick days

Holiday days

Tuition benefit

ECO Pass

Resumo da oferta

University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking a Director of Development for Foundation Relations to lead a foundation fundraising portfolio. You will personally manage cultivation, proposals, and solicitations, translating university priorities into compelling funding opportunities.

The role requires strategic relationship management with foundations, collaboration with OGC and ORDS, and hands-on proposal development in a hybrid work setting. Strong fundraising experience is essential for success.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years fundraising experience or experience in related fields like nonprofit administration, public affairs, or business development, including managing funding relationships with individuals, corporations or foundations.
• Extensive experience soliciting major gifts of at least $50,000 from foundation funders and coordinating large-scale projects with multiple partners.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as the primary relationship manager and strategic contact for a portfolio of significant local and regional foundations, cultivating and advancing relationships to maximize philanthropic investment.
• Develop and execute comprehensive engagement plans to build partnerships with major foundation funders and diversify institutional revenue opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and long-term stewardship.
• Maintain understanding of funding opportunities and align them with funders' interests.
• Conduct high-impact relationship-building activities through calls, visits, presentations, and strategic engagements leading to invitations for proposals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for organizations seeking partnership with CU Anschutz, facilitating introductions and information exchange.
• Collaborate with stewardship coordinators, faculty, OGC and ORDS to ensure timely stewardship and compliance with grant terms.

Conhecimentos

Fundraising

Relationship management

Grant writing

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Ferramentas

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Donor tracking software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking a Director of Development for Foundation Relations to lead a foundation fundraising portfolio. You will personally manage cultivation, proposals, and solicitations, translating university priorities into compelling funding opportunities.

The role requires strategic relationship management with foundations, collaboration with OGC and ORDS, and hands-on proposal development in a hybrid work setting. Strong fundraising experience is essential for success.