Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Office of Advancement at the Anschutz Medical Campus helps move CU forward by matching benefactor passions with university priorities and initiatives. Charged with raising millions of dollars each year to support education, research and clinical care, we forge relationships and foster connections among CU’s faculty, staff, students and community to advance CU Anschutz’s dual promise of delivering the best healthcare in the world today while reinventing the healthcare of tomorrow.

Essential Duties

Benefactor Development, Portfolio Management and Discovery Work (70%)

• Works to cultivate existing and new benefactor relationships (i.e.: through thank you calls, prospecting/cold calls, discovery visits, stewardship touches, etc.) with the intent of sustaining and increasing the relationship with benefactors and potential benefactors on behalf of and in support of the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. The benefactor pool and pipeline is comprised of CU Anschutz alumni, grateful patients and/or their loved ones/families, leadership volunteers, CU Anschutz faculty, organizations and community members.
• Develops and manages a portfolio of a minimum of 100 individual, corporate and foundation benefactors and potential benefactors capable of making leadership annual gifts (i.e.: $1,000 $). Goals relating to personal contacts, number of proposed gifts, and prospect identification to be co-created with and approved by leadership.
• Plans and implements programs that include measurable targets for number of personal visits and high impact contacts, proposals, assists on others proposals and new prospects qualified/disqualified, all approved by management.
• Works daily to ensure timely, accurate completion of discovery outreach, proposals, pledges and fund agreements.
• Implements, develops and follows processes around portfolio rigor, tracking next steps, portfolio management.
• Documents prospect strategies and contact reports, provides personal outreach to new potential benefactors, implements general correspondence to solicit and steward leadership gifts and cultivate major gift conversations.
• Provides pro-active cultivation and stewardship to mid-level benefactors and portfolio via personal outreach, updates on breakthroughs and discovery work to determine interest.
• Compiles materials regarding research breakthroughs and exciting opportunities to be able to educate and inspire benefactors in their area of interest.

Benefactor Strategy and Coordination (25%)

• Develops and maintains a deep understanding of institutional priorities, academic programs, and centers of excellence in order to translate these assets into compelling funding opportunities and align them with funders’ interests.
• Works closely with CU Anschutz Medical Campus major gift officers, internal directors of development, the Lead Strategist for Philanthropic Growth, benefactor relations staff and appropriate Central Office staff (i.e.: Gifting Planning, Annual Giving, etc.) to develop and implement fundraising strategies in order to meet established goals and objectives.
• Facilitates productive relationships between benefactors and CU administrators, faculty and staff to ensure effectiveness of programs.
• Thanks supporters within 1 week of their gift through phone calls, personal emails and notecards and identifies supporters who want to learn more and could be potential prospects for major giving and planned gifts through discovery work.
• Stewards existing donor relationships, with a goal of retaining leadership level donations year-over-year

Other (5%)

• Represents the University at events in order to support the University and meet/cultivate benefactors.
• Able to travel periodically
• And various other duties or tasks as assigned and/or needed.

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 1-3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

We are a hardworking and energetic team of 60 (and growing) fundraising, benefactor relations and administrative professionals, who are positive, collaborative and benefactor-focused. We welcome you to apply to become part of our team.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit:

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
• One year of fundraising, or public relations experience.
  • Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education environment or a medical campus environment.
• 1-3 years experience in Development or and Advancement environment
• Professional experience calling donors, constituents, and/or customers
• Professional experience managing relationships with donors, constituents, and/or customers

Competencies:

• Expert knowledge of BSR Advance and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Expert knowledge of general office procedures, protocol and professionalism; expert knowledge of Business English, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Expert ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, adapt to changing priorities, manage time and meet deadlines.
• Solid knowledge of fundraising concepts, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment, develop effective interpersonal relationships, provide superior customer service, and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Proven knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet software, Email, and internet access software.
• Solid ability to coordinate technical presentations including hardware set up.
• Solid knowledge of database management with the ability to query reports, utilize data, and convert programs.
• Solid ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail and solid knowledge of money handling and mathematics. - Solid knowledge of multi-line phone system.
• Solid knowledge of fundraising concepts.
• Personal computer proficiency required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Strong development skills including comfort with cold calling, leading effective one-on-one visits, and utilizing multiple modes of communication to achieve results.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to be both proactive and responsive in a metrics driven environment. - Ability to handle sensitive information discretely and maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility and adaptability to evolve in an emerging and changing environment

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

Questions should be directed to: Shannon Palombi, Shannon.Palombi@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by June 10, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $70,000 - $75,000.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.