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Advancement at the University of Colorado Boulder encourages applications for a Senior Director of Donor Relations! The Senior Director is responsible for strategizing, developing, leading, implementing and managing the comprehensive donor engagement and stewardship efforts for the Office of Advancement at CU Boulder. This position is critical to the engagement initiatives for Advancement and manages a team of ten full-time staff responsible for donor engagement and events, gift administration, stewardship, and gift utilization. Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development, this position and its team are tasked with implementing a best-in-class donor relations program for the Boulder campus that thoughtfully and proactively cultivates relationships with new donors and stewards current donors to enhance donor retention and engagement to increase overall philanthropic support for CU Boulder. This position will successfully navigate the substantial complexity of working with various internal and external constituents and balancing the needs of separate entities while still fulfilling the strategic needs of the unit and the Office of Advancement. 

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

CU Boulder Advancement is committed to a culture of joy, motivated by collaboration, passionate about excellence and driven by impact. These four values define the culture and drive engagement and fundraising success. The division consciously allocates time and resources to diversity, equity, and inclusion. These efforts contribute directly to the division’s core values and to advancing CU Boulder’s mission through impactful fundraising and engagement results. As a team and as individuals, the Advancement Division commits to learning about challenging systems, policies, and practices that enable oppressive ideologies to recur in the CU Boulder community. Embracing the responsibility to lead and model helps promote the desired culture while supporting internal and external constituents. Accountability for the division's commitment to these values is established through specific individual and team goals that evaluate progress and growth. 

What You Should Know

This position will occasionally be required to work evenings/weekends.

This position has the ability to work a hybrid schedule with some days on campus and some days remote.

This position may require local, regional, and out-of-state travel to engage with university constituents.

What We Can Offer 

The salary range is $135,000 - $145,000 annually. Relocation assistance is available within Advancement guidelines. 

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

What We Require

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; and

5+ years of professional, job-related experience, including 1+ years of team lead or supervision experience and the following: Experience developing, planning and rolling out strategy; and Program and event management experience.

Special Instructions 

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs using the URL provided below.

Please apply by January 20, 2025 for consideration.

To view this job ad in its entirety and apply to this position, please visit: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Senior-Director-Donor-Relations/61181