Hybrid Foundation Relations Director

University of Colorado; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition benefit

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a Director of Development for Foundation Relations to serve as primary strategist and fundraiser for a portfolio of foundation partners. This role drives engagement, proposal development, and stewardship while aligning university priorities with funder interests.

The position focuses on building major foundation partnerships, writing compelling funding proposals, and presenting opportunities to secure significant support for CU Anschutz

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years professional fundraising experience.
• Experience soliciting foundation support and managing funder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead partnership development with local and regional foundations.
• Develop engagement plans to build and diversify institutional revenue.
• Lead strategy for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Translate institutional priorities into funding opportunities for funders.
• Manage high-impact relationship-building activities and proposal invitations.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship building

Grant writing

Proposal writing

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a Director of Development for Foundation Relations to serve as primary strategist and fundraiser for a portfolio of foundation partners. This role drives engagement, proposal development, and stewardship while aligning university priorities with funder interests.

The position focuses on building major foundation partnerships, writing compelling funding proposals, and presenting opportunities to secure significant support for CU Anschutz