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Working TitleAssociate Director of Development, College of Liberal Arts

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202401572AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib II

Number of Vacancies1

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$72,000-$85,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date11/04/2024

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on09/22/2024

Description of Work Unit

Who We Are

Located in the beautiful town of Fort Collins, Colorado, CSU is a premier land-grant university with world-class programs in education, outreach, and research. CSU has a student body of over 34,000 students, 7,400 employees, 258,000 living alumni, and annual research expenditures exceeding $350 million. Guided by the five supporting Principles of Community: Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice, the University constantly pursues its mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement.

Within CSU , the Division of University Advancement is integral to achieving and sustaining the University’s institutional excellence through fundraising and engagement efforts. Our purpose is to connect our alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations to raise the financial support necessary to advance the University’s mission and vision. With one of the leading development teams in the country, the Division most recently reached its $1 billion fundraising campaign goal 19 months ahead of schedule.

The College of Liberal Arts is a community of arts, humanities, and social science scholars who study the cultural, social, environmental, and historical context in which we live, and examine what it means to be human. The liberal arts challenges individuals to explore a variety of perspectives and to apply creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving to advance the human experience. With 19 majors, 35 minors, and 23 graduate and PhD programs, the College of Liberal Arts hosts more than 6,400 undergraduate and 500 graduate students across 16 departments and programs.

Position Summary

Under the guidance of the Managing Director of Development, the Associate Director of Development’s primary responsibility is to identify, cultivate, and solicit donors capable of making $25,000+ gifts in support of the College of Liberal Arts.

The Associate Director of Development ( ADOD ) will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, and present comprehensive proposals that match the fundraising priorities of the College of Liberal Arts. Examples include but are not limited to: soliciting gifts to establish endowed scholarships and professorships, as well as naming opportunities for related buildings and research centers.

The ADOD will work in a dynamic team environment, and work in collaboration with central development partners to ensure we maximize and celebrate the philanthropic support of our donors.

The ADOD must be results-oriented with professional characteristics that include leadership, attention to detail, commitment to confidentiality, flexibility, team-orientation, and commitment to cultivating long-term relationships. This person will infuse diversity, and inclusion into all aspects of their role to contribute to inclusive excellence and to ensure colleagues and donors of all backgrounds feel represented and included.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

• Minimum of five years of experience as a development officer, or major gifts officer, in an institution of higher education or equivalent complex organization such as sales, banking, client management, or marketing.

• Demonstrated success in face-to-face solicitation, cultivation, and closing multiple gifts at $25,000 or above, or, equivalent success with project management and/or other complex transactions in organizations/industries such as sales, banking, client management, or marketing.

• Demonstrated ability to engage and effectively communicate with diverse audiences.

• Adaptable to fast-paced and changing environment.

• Willingness to work non-standard hours and travel nationally.

• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date and reliable transportation.

• Demonstrates active engagement and support of diverse individuals, opinions and perspectives, and actively engages with and supports the University’s mission, vision and values.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Strong understanding of and passion for the liberal arts.

• Certified Fund Raising Executive ( CFRE ) certification or master’s degree.

• Strong understanding of all facets of fundraising including annual fund, corporate relations, foundation relations, planned giving, stewardship, and major gift fundraising.

• Demonstrated ability to cultivate, close, and steward major gifts. Understanding of proposal and development writing, fundraising principles and techniques.

• Demonstrates problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate and address upcoming assignments and challenges, and effectively manage demanding work situations.

• Ability to work effectively with academic and administrative leaders, faculty, and volunteer partners in the process of building relationships with prospective donors.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrates collaborative and congenial attitude and team building ability; is open to and promotes new ideas.

• Ability to exercise considerable initiative, independent judgment, self-motivation, and discretion.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and databases such as Ellucian Advance or Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, etc.

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryMajor Gifts Fundraising

Duty/Responsibility

• Responsible for managing a portfolio of approximately 80-100 donors and prospective donors, and creating successful cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for them.

• Execute 20+ strategic interactions per month with prospective donors and determine if they have capacity and inclination to make a major gift.

• Document all quality contacts and moves management strategies using the prospect tracking system (Advance).

• Present 2-3 major gift solicitations per month, after an initial period of building relationships with prospective donors.

• Write, prepare, and present persuasive proposals that match the donor’s interests with the College’s fundraising priorities. Proposals should be comprehensive and include a major outright gift ($25,000+) and planned gift (bequest) solicitations.

• Negotiate donor contracts and fund agreements with the CSU Foundation and with donors, bringing them to full closure.

• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and adhere to the policies and procedures for accepting, recording, and acknowledging gifts.

• Travel up to 40% of the time, including overnight and occasional weekends.

• Consider how communication, materials, and donor interactions are representative of, and inclusive to, donors of all backgrounds

• Create positive relationships with internal and external constituents of all backgrounds.

Percentage Of Time70

Job Duty CategoryAdministrative, Strategic Planning, and Collaboration

Duty/Responsibility

• Serves as a key member of the development team influencing and driving strategy, relationships, and best practices to accomplish goals. Participate in team strategy and activities related to donor recognition, meaningful and effective development events, development communications, compelling proposal development, and other tactics.

• Oversee, track, and allocate expenses for a budget of $15,000 for donor cultivation.

• Collaborate with faculty and college leadership to communicate key messages and information to internal and external audiences for the purposes of major gift cultivation and solicitation.

• Increase the involvement of faculty (both current and retired) in the development process in order to enhance philanthropic efforts on CSU’s behalf.

• Represent CLA at College/University events.

• Ensure active engagement and support of diverse individuals, opinions, and perspectives, and actively engage with the team’s mission, vision and values. Consistently work toward elevated cultural competency and self-growth on the topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Create inclusive environments and consider diversity, equity, and inclusion in planning, process, and pipeline.

• Other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time30

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

Excited about this role even if you don’t meet every preferred qualification? We are most interested in finding exceptional candidates and seek to make space for unique and relevant skills and attributes, including those coming from less traditional backgrounds. CSU is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where unique experiences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. When you apply, rest assured that your application will be reviewed by a person and will be considered based on competencies needed for success in the position.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, feel free to contact Kaitlyn Howell, Kaitlyn.Howell@colostate.edu, with any questions.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License, Travel

Search ContactKaitlyn Howell, Kaitlyn.Howell@colostate.edu

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a minimum of five years of experience as a development officer, or major gifts officer, in an institution of higher education or equivalent complex organization such as sales, banking, client management, or marketing?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have demonstrated success in face-to-face solicitation, cultivation, and closing multiple gifts at $25,000 or above, or, equivalent success with project management and/or other complex transactions in organizations/industries such as sales, banking, client management, or marketing?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have demonstrated ability to engage and effectively communicate with diverse audiences?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you adaptable to fast-paced and changing environments?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have the willingness to work non-standard hours and travel nationally?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date and reliable transportation?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you demonstrate active engagement and support of diverse individuals, opinions and perspectives, and will you actively engage with and support the university's mission, vision and values?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents