Description
Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, as an Assistant Director of Development, you will coordinate, direct, and implement development activities for the broad campus with a focus towards raising support for scholarships, institutional support and other special projects.  Strong collaborative skills and a team-focused approach is crucial in this role that supports the colleges, departments and other units that comprise the UCCS campus. Responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating fundraising activities for designated programs and areas. Plans and carries out the institution's program of soliciting major gifts.  Usually, minimum 3-5 years fundraising experience is required (Major gifts typically between $10K-$20K and higher). This position typically handles low to mid-level, moderately complex gift prospects, with the intent of cultivating, sustaining, and increasing donor relationship.

YOU WILL:

Raise philanthropic support for the institution while following the Donor Bill of Rights to achieve established goals.Identify, attract and manage prospective  donors, and manage/retain assigned existing donors, leading to additional investments for the benefit of the institution:Solid ability to cultivate and solicit donations at major gift level, with strong focus on identifying and cultivating new donors to the institution.Demonstrated experience in successfully managing a donor/client portfolio, preferably in a university setting.Works to cultivate existing and new donor relationships (individual, corporate, and foundation) with the intent of sustaining and increasing the relationship with the donor.Identify and partner on major giving prospects with the appropriate development officer.Work in concert with fellow Development Office personnel to effectively execute stewardship activities designed to enhance the relationship between donors and the University.Able to demonstrate a solid knowledge of fundraising techniques.Proven ability to conduct cold-calls resulting in future support for the institution.Ability to travel both in and out-of-state (15% out of state, 60% in state). 

YOU HAVE:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.  3-5 years of successful fundraising experience or similar transferable work experience. 

YOUR WORKPLACE:

You will have the option to work partially remote or fully on campus, as determined by your supervisor. Temporary or permanent on-campus workspace will be allocated based on your work schedule. You will generally be expected to work Monday through Friday 8 AM-5 PM MT. However, you may coordinate a flexible or alternate work schedule through your supervisor.

 

YOUR PAY:

The anticipated hiring range for you: $48,707 - $64,943. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. This salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

YOUR BENEFITS:

Amazing retirement plans (you contribute 5% and CU doubles that contributes 10% into your 401(a) defined contribution plan or PERA Defined Benefit Plan).22 days of paid vacation, 11 state holidays and15 days of sick leave annually.One free college class at any CU institution per semester or three per year with the Tuition Assistance Benefit Plan available to you or a dependent. Comprehensive medical insurance (with the lowest cost option being $0 to the employee). Health Savings or Flexible Spending accounts also available. For more information, see UCCS benefits. Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment.Free or discounted entrance to CU sporting events. 

YOU SHOULD ALSO KNOW:

Applications are currently being acceptedInterviews will be conducted remotely using Zoom If special accommodations are needed, please notify UCCS during the interview scheduling process

Anticipated start is in June/July 2022  

ABOUT US:

 

Envision yourself in a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment that has a deep commitment to position our graduates for success in their professional and personal lives. Visualize applying your energy and skills for an organization that respects and cares about its employees enough to offer some of the best benefits of the industry while encouraging every team member to grow, collaborate, and provide input on how to consistently make the workplace a place people love to work. Imagine working at a college that welcomes everyone - students, faculty, staff, and community members - regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs, or traditions. If what was just described is what you look for in a workplace, welcome to the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs!

 

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system and is home to over 9,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students. UCCS offers 53 undergraduate degree programs, 24 graduate degree programs, and 8 doctoral programs. UCCS is also home to the world's only Bachelor of Innovation program, which allows our graduates to master multi-disciplinary skills and graduate ready to create real change in the world. UCCS was recently classified as a "High Research Activity" university by the Carnegie Foundation and takes pride in being the only higher education institution in southern Colorado that explicitly includes research as part of its mission. We have a strong focus in fueling student success by creating, using, and maintaining a multitude of offices - First Year Experience, Excel Centers, Academic Advising, and the Career Center just to name a few. Overall, UCCS is constantly focused of preparing our students to have success in the future, and we understand that every single employee on our campus has a significant effect on that focus.

KEYWORDS:

 

Fundraising, communication skills, customer service, donations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, in-kind gifts, planned gifts, coordinating gifts, gift accounting, outreach, private capital-related activities, support engagement, systemic development, major gifts programs, donor development events and campaigns, fundraising messages, fundraising documents, donor database system, donor development

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required. 

3-5 years of successful fundraising experience or similar transferable work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous knowledge of Database Management Software (Advance)

Experience in Software Utilized: Microsoft Office Products; Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; and BSR-Advance

Coursework, degree or volunteer service to UCCS

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary- Exert up to 10lbs of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Job Category: Development
Primary Location: Colorado Springs
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Mar 8, 2022
Unposting Date: Ongoing