Description
Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Development, as an Annual Giving Engagement Program Director, you will be responsible for working with alumni and donors to build relationships to increase philanthropic engagement in support of university initiatives. The efforts of Annual Giving are central to supporting UCCS and the community we serve with a sustainable and predictable source of annual funding, while also enhancing the major and principal gift pipelines. This position will partner with campus and system advancement divisions.  The role oversees and drives the strategy for a multi-channel, donor-centric communications program, including direct mail, telephone constituency engagement, E-mail, crowdfunding and other digital strategies. Oversees a high-volume portfolio of annual, low-mid level donors and prospects.

YOU WILL:

Raise support for the institution while following the Donor Bill of Rights to achieve established goals.Achieve and exceed annual metrics to include but not limited to growth in overall annual giving, number of first-time donors, donors increasing gift level with focus on moving donors into high three-figure and low four-figure gifts, consecutive-year giving and referrals that expand the donor pipeline.  Provide leadership directly and indirectly to annual giving and development team members to further achievement of division/department fundraising goals and metrics.Partner with division, schools, colleges and units to determine annual giving opportunities and build strategic and tactical plans for implementation.Create innovative processes to further the goal of improving annual giving retention inclusive of internet, social media and mobile applications; direct mail and phone.In partnership with Development, assign and manage the Pipeline Program to maintain and build upon the portfolios of gift officers

Conceptualize, cultivate and execute philanthropic engagement strategies in order to expand and deepen the donor relationship and giving life cycle:Research the newest technologies and techniques in constituency outreach and design test segments to develop solicitation best practices.Utilize data and analytics to drive solicitation and communications strategies for further engagement and giving.Focus on effective communication and solicitation activities within specific market segments identified as having potential for the greatest giving growth.Work in concert with Development Office, alumni and donor relations personnel and CU System Advancement to effectively execute current stewardship activities.Identify and refer alumni and donors to campus engagement opportunities as appropriate. Collaborate with campus partners to implement plans. Provide comprehensive leadership of the Annual Giving team (2-4 FTEs), which includes supporting the day-to-day functionality of the team, as well as leading the teams recruitment, hiring, training, mentoring, evaluating, and professional development activities.Development and implementation of metrics data gathering, organization, and delivery to management, maximizing CU system data resources. Oversee a continuously evolving annual giving portfolio to achieve annual fundraising metric goals.Work with prospect research and system annual giving manager to develop strategies to identify, prioritize and strategically segment alumni into donor prospects to achieve campus philanthropic and alumni engagement goals.  

YOU HAVE:

Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Experience:  Minimum of 4-6 years’ experience in fundraisingMinimum of 2-3 years’ experience in raising annual gifts for in a complex business setting.

 

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: $ 57,870 - $91,461. 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 and 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.Some of the best coworkers you will ever have. 

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 July/August 2022 SUPERVISON:

 

Supervision Received

Supervised by Assistant Vice Chancellor of Advancement

 

Supervision Exercised

This position supervises the following roles:

Discovery and Annual Fund Officer(s)Dotted-line reporting: Annual Giving Campus Program Manager

ABOUT US:

 

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system and is home to almost 12,000 driven students, more than 800 experienced faculty members, and more than 800 devoted staff members. On its awe-inspiring campus, UCCS focuses on providing an academically excellent environment at a value to students across the United States, and more than 80 nations. UCCS is committed to access, diversity and student success as well as the boundless possibilities fostered by a UCCS education. More than 35 percent of the UCCS student body is racially diverse, roughly 20 percent are military-affiliated and 23 percent are the first in their family to attend college.

 

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^TM program, which allows 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. Overall, UCCS is constantly focused of preparing students to have success in the future, and understands that every single employee on campus has a significant effect on that focus. The experience students gain at UCCS provides an incredible service to the community of Colorado Springs and the greater southern Colorado region as a whole, with UCCS contributing about $600 million each year in economic impact in El Paso County alone.

 

The city, which was recently ranked as the number two Best Places to Live by U.S. News & World Report in 2022, known as Olympic City USA, rests at the base of Pikes Peak, the inspiration for the song "America the Beautiful" and a must-see for residents and visitors alike. The 14,115 foot summit is just one of dozens of area attractions, including scenic trains, museums, parks, a zoo and more. With a mild climate and 247 days of sunshine each year, the Springs boasts some of the state's best recreation opportunities. 

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

Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Experience:  Minimum of 4-6 years’ experience in fundraisingMinimum of 2-3 years’ experience in raising annual gifts for in a complex business setting.

 

 

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit.  Employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Tasks may involve looking at computer screen continuously for long periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. 

Job Category: Development
Primary Location: Colorado Springs
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Jun 10, 2022
Unposting Date: Ongoing