Senior Director of Philanthropy & Partnerships, Spur Campus

Colorado State University Foundation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan options

Job summary

The Colorado State University Foundation (CSUF) seeks a Senior Director of Development, Spur Campus, to lead fundraising and partnership efforts for CSU Spur in Denver. You will cultivate major gifts, secure corporate and private foundation support, and work across CSUF, Spur leadership, and campus partners to advance programming and engagement.

You will build strategic donor relationships, oversee proposals and communications, and drive engagement with external stakeholders while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years in partnership development or development roles.
• Proven success in major gifts ($50k+) and fundraising programs.
• Willingness to travel nationally and work non-standard hours.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain one by start date.

Responsibilities

• Develop fundraising and partnership strategies for CSU Spur and university priorities.
• Cultivate, solicit, steward, and manage a portfolio of donors and partners.
• Identify opportunities in collaboration with Spur leadership and CSUF teams.
• Create proposals, donor communications, and stewardship reports with MarComm.
• Meet or exceed annual fundraising and partnership goals.
• Advise CSU Spur and CSUF on donor engagement and external relations.

Skills

Fundraising

Major gifts

Donor relations

Strategic partnerships

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Blackbaud

Job description

The Colorado State University Foundation (CSUF) seeks a Senior Director of Development, Spur Campus, to lead fundraising and partnership efforts for CSU Spur in Denver. You will cultivate major gifts, secure corporate and private foundation support, and work across CSUF, Spur leadership, and campus partners to advance programming and engagement.

You will build strategic donor relationships, oversee proposals and communications, and drive engagement with external stakeholders while supporting