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Working TitleAssociate Director of Principal Gifts Stewardship

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202400551AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib II

Number of Vacancies1

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$65,000-$72,000

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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Desired Start Date06/17/2024

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on04/28/2024

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 34,000 students, 7,000 employees, 250,000 living alumni, and annual research expenditures exceeding $456 million.

Within CSU , the Division of University Advancement is integral to achieving and sustaining the University’s institutional excellence through fundraising and engagement efforts. With one of the leading development teams in the country, the Division most recently reached its $1 billion campaign goal 19 months ahead of schedule.

University Advancement Engagement designs and delivers the donor experience at CSU . As the central team with responsibility for donor relations, stewardship, events, and marketing/communications, we provide comprehensive, strategic engagement opportunities that increase Ram Pride, strengthen donor and alumni connections to the University, and inspire philanthropy at CSU . Grounded in the mission and core values of University Advancement, UA Engagement incorporates the principles of excellence, purpose, gratitude, collaboration, and innovation into every aspect of our work.

Position Summary

With the goal of becoming a $200M/year fundraising institution, the Associate Director of Principal Gifts Stewardship position is designed to envision, build, and execute a donor-centric principal gifts stewardship program that elegantly and respectfully recognizes and appreciates CSU’s community of transformational donors and ensures their gifts are stewarded appropriately.

This position will contribute to this goal by managing existing high-level stewardship activities, cultivating relationships of collaboration with key internal partners, attending strategy meetings on transformational donor journeys, and executing high-level stewardship efforts for top donors on individualized engagement plans. This includes monitoring important giving and personal milestones and curating new ideas for opportunities that celebrate milestones, supporting stewardship visit planning of transformation donors, and building relationships with beneficiaries of transformative donor giving.

This position will infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion into all aspects of their work in order to contribute to ensuring donors of all backgrounds feel represented and included.

Required Job Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in advancement, marketing, communications, or related field.

• Bachelor’s degree obtained from an accredited university by position start date.

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

• Ability to work non-standard hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

• 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.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience in major gift fundraising or with high-end constituent relations/relationship management

• Outstanding communicator with strong impact writing and storytelling skills

• Demonstrated understanding of portfolio management and/or donor journeys

• Experience leading project-based teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously from the planning stages to execution and analysis.

• Proven ability to work with a high level of independence, maintain confidentiality, prioritize assignments, and manage time effectively.

• Expert communications skills including the ability to produce impact stories, acknowledgments, basic videos, impact reports, and basic graphic design; exercising strong attention to detail and to the visual appeal of the presented materials

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to foster and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, donors, and University leadership, who may have competing interests and priorities

• Ability to exercise a high degree of diplomacy, discretion, and collaboration in working with a diverse range of constituents

• Demonstrate ability to analyze information/situations and creatively solve problems

• Demonstrate growth mindset, resilience, perseverance, and a positive attitude

• Ability to embrace the shared values of University Advancement and CSU

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 CategoryBuild and Implement Principal Gift Stewardship Program

Duty/Responsibility

• Develop a comprehensive principal gift stewardship plan, including establishing goals, objectives and strategies that comply with industry best practices, enhance the image of the university, and attract and retain donors.

• Develop a tiering system and craft strategic plan for stewarding major gift donors at CSU

• Establish strategy, goals, metrics, and systems for success and advise UA leadership on progress.

• Develop process to track compliance and spending for key gift funds

• Be primary principal gifts storyteller, building relationships across CSU and connections with beneficiaries to access and create content

• Work collaboratively with the Principal Gifts Fundraising position(s) and the Strategic Excellence team

• Educate campus partners on principal gift stewardship plan and ways to collaborate

• Examine programming with a lens of diversity and inclusion for the audience, ensuring that the programming is inclusive of all backgrounds and is representative of various identities.

Percentage Of Time40%

Job Duty CategoryBuild and Execute Individual Engagement Plans

Duty/Responsibility

• Using creativity in storytelling paired with an understanding of the donor experience, develop and execute robust, individualized engagement plans ( IEP ) for select donors

• Serve as a member of the development team by attending prospecting and/or strategy meetings on top donors

• Monitor special milestones and infuse their recognition into individualized engagement plans

• Lead special recognition, engagement, and stewardship projects for select donors

• Curate customized, highly personalized donor gifts for key donors.

• Support high-level donor visits and personalized events

• Infuse campaign messaging and collateral into individualized engagement plans

• Contribute to regular brainstorming on innovative, unique, and personalized stewardship

• Serve as subject matter expert, staying current on creative stewardship strategies and best practices.

• Use cultural competency and inclusive excellence to develop successful relationships with partners, donors, and alumni of various identities. Consider how all populations feel represented through various engagement efforts.

Percentage Of Time40%

Job Duty CategoryManage and Grow Existing Stewardship Efforts

Duty/Responsibility

• By managing existing and also growing new high-level stewardship actives, this position also supports the needs of the Donor Relations and Stewardship Team and offers additional consultation on stewardship activities based in the colleges and units.

• Create, maintain, and disseminate principal gifts stewardship toolkit and other resources to empower others in UA to execute stewardship for donors not qualified for an IEP , including ideas for campaign readiness.

• Offer consultations and guidance on stewardship ideas for donors not on an IEP .

• Manage Oval Brick recognition program, celebrating donors who have fulfilled their commitment of $1M+.

• Manage VPUA and Presidential Acknowledgments, including crafting and sending messages of gratitude

• Contribute to other donor relations and stewardship activities as assigned

• Analyze and track project budgets

Percentage Of Time20%

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.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. 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

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 at least 5 years of experience in advancement, marketing, communications, or related field?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university by the employment start date?

• Yes

• No

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

• Yes

• No

• • Are you willing to work non-standard hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends?

• Yes

• No

• • Will 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?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents