Regional Development Officer

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Carterville (CO); On-site; USD 81,774 - 90,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a Regional Development Officer to lead fundraising efforts for the Colorado Mountain College Foundation. The RDO will identify, cultivate, and solicit donations from individuals and organizations, managing a prospect portfolio of 50-70 donors.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with foundation leadership, organizing donor cultivation events, and achieving fundraising revenue targets. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, fundraising experience, and a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years related experience.
• Three years sales, fundraising, or community/event experience required.
• Proven success in fundraising with 4-6+ figure gifts.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships and secure donations in the assigned region.
• Collaborate with team members for donor engagement and tracking.
• Coordinate and manage events for donor cultivation.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Sales experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

DonorPerfect

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the assigned Campus Vice President(s) and the Foundation Director of Development, the Regional Development Officer (RDO) serves as the lead fundraiser in the assigned geographic area on behalf of Colorado Mountain College Foundation and the College.

The RDO identifies, researches, cultivates, solicits, and stewards individuals, businesses, and grant‑making organizations to secure annual fund, programmatic, and capital campaign and/or planned gifts.

The RDO works indirectly and daily in partnership with the Campus Vice President(s) and receives fundraising coordination and tracking via direct supervision of the Director of Development, with the Foundation CEO providing strategic guidance. Coordination of donor events in the region is also required.

The RDO effectively communicates the vision, mission and funding needs of the College and works with foundation leadership to secure appointments with community members, assist and work with foundation board members and county trustees as an identifier, connector, and college ambassador.

The RDO plans and attends events with the campus(es) to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and the community. The RDO may represent the campus(es) in the business community (Rotary, Chamber) and partners with Campus VP(s) on working with non‑profit and government entities.

Ability to close major (4‑6+ figure) gifts and establish collaborative relationships and coordinate with external community partners is essential. The successful candidate will be self‑motivated, flexible, high‑energy, and a creative problem‑solver with a strong ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships and conduct in‑person meetings with individuals, businesses, community members, and grant‑making organizations in the assigned region (primarily) to secure donations and community support for the College, manage an active prospect portfolio of 50‑70 donors to cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts of 4‑6 figures on average.
• Work in close and regular partnership (via phone, online, or in‑person) with the Foundation CEO, Director of Development, and foundation team members for the strategic identification, cultivation, engagement and tracking of prospects/donors.
• Work collaboratively with staff to discuss campus needs, provide summary of emerging needs and opportunities to foundation.
• Coordinate and manage events designed to cultivate, solicit and/or steward donors and alumni in the assigned region.
• Engage faculty and departments in identifying and connecting with “lost” donors.
• Identify ways to work with current students to develop activities that ensure student involvement with the Alumni Association after graduation.
• Represent the College and Foundation at events and activities to enhance the prominence and positive profile of the College in the community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Success is Measured Through

• Year‑over‑year increases in fundraising revenue and number of donors in the assigned region.
• Well‑organized and successful events in the region.
• Filling 15 qualitative call reports monthly, resulting in 3 monthly major‑gift proposals/solicitations (minimum $1,000 annual gift) and 2 legacy leads annually. Visits should have an equal balance of introductory, solicitation, or stewardship intent.
• Metrics tracked via DonorPerfect call reports entered by the RDO.
• Successful completion of regional Capital Campaigns if applicable (with Central Services assistance).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years related experience, or equivalent education and experience sufficient for the rigors of the position.
• Minimum of three years sales, fundraising, and/or community/event organizational experience required. Proven direct fundraising experience for donor acquisition and events preferred.
• Experience with Capital or Major Gift Campaigns highly desired.
• Demonstrated success as a fundraiser (4‑6+ figure gifts) with proven experience developing donor‑identification, retention, and growth strategies.
• Ability to relate well and work effectively with multiple constituencies and audiences.
• Excellent verbal and written skills. Knowledge of MS‑Office and fundraising database systems (e.g., DonorPerfect, Raiser's Edge).
• Team player committed to a collaborative environment and ensuring the highest customer‑service orientation.
• Frequent travel within the assigned region, district, and occasional travel outside the college footprint.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships in a fast‑paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented with initiative and follow‑through to execute projects from initial stage through completion.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.
• Ability to maintain high levels of professionalism, integrity/ethics, and confidentiality.

Benefits

Salary range: $81,774.00 – $90,859.99 annually, commensurate with qualifications. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, annual & sick time, mental health resources, healthy lifestyle benefits, affordable transitional housing may be available, and relocation if applicable.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of a background check, including motor‑vehicle records report.
• Adherence to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing duties.
• Travel within the college district/service area, altered work schedules with evenings and/or weekend hours.
• Reimbursement for travel and related approved business expenses as per college spending policies.

Working Conditions

This position requires constant sitting, occasional walking, standing, and driving; occasional handling of objects, pushing/pulling; frequent reaching, finger movements; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Constant written and oral communication and the ability to reason, analyze and perform calculations occasionally. Work performed using a computer and standard office equipment daily and driving a vehicle occasionally.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

CMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. The College will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including application process and essential job functions. For assistance, contact ADA Coordinator, Human Resources at [e-mail].

Other Information

This position description is intended to indicate the basic nature of the role and provide examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it list all possible duties. Employees may perform other related duties as required.

Position anticipated to close on June 19, 2026 or until filled.