Strategic Development Lead—Higher Ed & Donor Relations

CU Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 61,121 - 71,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 vacation days

10 sick days

Health insurance

12 waived credits per year for CU

Parental leave and holidays

Job summary

University of Colorado Colorado Springs invites applications for Assistant Director of Development. This hybrid/remote eligible role focuses on cultivating donors, managing a portfolio, and coordinating fundraising for the university's colleges and programs.

The position requires 3+ years in higher education fundraising, knowledge of Salesforce CRM, and fluency with Microsoft Office. Join a team dedicated to donor impact, campus partnerships, and strategic philanthropy.

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years successful higher education fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of database management software, particularly Salesforce CRM.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage high-profile donors with confidentiality and strong donor relations.

Responsibilities

• Raise philanthropic support for the institution and manage donor portfolios.
• Identify, attract and manage prospective donors; cultivate and solicit gifts.
• Travel as needed and coordinate fundraising strategies with campus units.
• Maintain donor data integrity and generate reports for strategy review.
• Represent the university at events and support engagement initiatives.

Skills

Donor cultivation

Relationship management

Fundraising strategy

Data reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Advance/CU Ascend

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Colorado Colorado Springs invites applications for Assistant Director of Development. This hybrid/remote eligible role focuses on cultivating donors, managing a portfolio, and coordinating fundraising for the university's colleges and programs.

The position requires 3+ years in higher education fundraising, knowledge of Salesforce CRM, and fluency with Microsoft Office. Join a team dedicated to donor impact, campus partnerships, and strategic philanthropy.