Senior Development Lead – Major Gifts (Hybrid)

CU Boulder; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Relocation assistance

Tuition assistance

ECO Pass for local transit

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

CU Boulder Office of Advancement seeks an Associate Director of Development to join as a key contributor and partner for the Leeds School of Business. The role uses fundraising techniques to coordinate development activities and grow leadership gifts of $25K-$99K and $100K+.

You will travel regularly to engage current and prospective donors and foster strong relationships. The position emphasizes collaboration with academic partners and CU leadership, with a hybrid work schedule and potential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional, job-related experience.
• Knowledge of fundraising techniques in higher education/nonprofit.
• Experience with donor tracking software (Salesforce).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of ~100 prospects capable of leadership gifts ($25K+ and $100K+).
• Collaborate with Managing Senior Director to set annual development goals.
• Travel regularly to meet donors and build relationships.
• Document prospect strategies and generate stewardship reports.

Skills

Fundraising techniques

Relationship building

Communication skills

Time management

Travel willingness

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

Zoom

Teams

LinkedIn

Job description

CU Boulder Office of Advancement seeks an Associate Director of Development to join as a key contributor and partner for the Leeds School of Business. The role uses fundraising techniques to coordinate development activities and grow leadership gifts of $25K-$99K and $100K+.

You will travel regularly to engage current and prospective donors and foster strong relationships. The position emphasizes collaboration with academic partners and CU leadership, with a hybrid work schedule and potential