Director of Development

Director of Development

The Director of Development is a strategic leader responsible for cultivating and strengthening philanthropic relationships to advance the organization's mission. This position will focus on the Colorado School of Public Health. This person will be a thought partner for the Dean of the School for all fundraising. This person will work with faculty, staff, alumni, board members, community leaders, and third-party organizations to create experiences that will cultivate annual, major, and principal gifts.

The Colorado School of Public Health is built on the collective expertise and vision of faculty at three leading educational and research institutions : the University of Colorado, Colorado State University, and the University of Northern Colorado. We are uniquely defined by our history, collaborative identity, and collective strengths. Each day our faculty, students, alumni, and community partners work together to fulfill a commitment to protect and promote health across Colorado, the nation, and the globe.

Key Responsibilities :

• Philanthropic Strategy : 30%
• In partnership with the Executive Director for Institutional Engagement : Develop and implement strategic plans for engaging the community and stakeholders in philanthropic support of the Colorado School of Public Health, including strategy on individual donor cultivation, expanding the school's donor base, foundation relations, and corporate partnerships.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Dean of the Colorado School of Public Health in developing a robust community of potential supporters.
• Serve as a partner to faculty to increase philanthropic support to the programs and centers of the School.
• Develop a multi-year fundraising operating plan to establish fundraising goals built on portfolio projections, historical fundraising, and prospective donor analysis.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of institutional priorities, academic programs, and centers of excellence in order to translate these assets into compelling funding.
• Fundraising : 50%
• Major and Principal Gift Fundraising : 30%
• Lead all major and principal gifts, working closely with organizational leadership to ensure a positive philanthropic experience for current and potential benefactors. Cultivate and maintain relationships with key philanthropic partners, ensuring their alignment with the organization's vision.
• Direct the development of event concepts, messaging, and marketing strategies to maximize attendance and donor engagement.
• Engage high-profile individuals and community leaders to serve as event hosts, chairs, and ambassadors, leveraging their networks for fundraising success.
• Analyze event outcomes and campaign performance, using insights to inform future strategies and initiatives.
• Facilitate productive relationships between benefactors and ColoradoSPH administrators, faculty, and staff to ensure effectiveness of outreach and alignment with the school's needs and priorities.
• Annual Giving Fundraising : 20%
• Maximize annual giving donations to the school and support effective pathways of the future of major and principal gifts to the School.
• Direct the development of annual giving campaigns, including messaging, and marketing strategies to maximize attendance and donor engagement.
• Analyze the effectiveness of annual giving efforts.
• Development Operations : 20%
• Expand upon and maintain expertise on philanthropic opportunities at the Colorado School of Public Health.
• Serve as a solutions-oriented main point of contact between the Colorado School of Public Health and the Office of Advancement, providing a high level of customer service to the School on development related inquiries.
• Manage process and issues around accurate reporting, gift stewardship, faculty support on development efforts.
• Manage projects from conception to completion, including continuous evaluation and improvement of strategies.
• Monitor and analyze fundraising data to identify areas of improvement and to support strategy development.
• Work closely with and support generalist gift officers on opportunities within the School.

Supervision :

Received : Reports to Executive Director of Institutional Engagement

Exercised : No direct reports

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 :

Philanthropy brings people together; it's a driving force in accelerating the pace of discovery, attracting and retaining excellent students and faculty, and delivering world-class prevention and care.

At the Office of Advancement at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, we put our passions to work.

We have the privilege to collaborate with people who want to make a difference in the world people who want to make an impact on humanity that may be felt long after they have passed.

Our office exists to ensure stakeholders within and outside the university know, value, and support the important work being done on this academic medical campus.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including :

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

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 :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :