Description
In this new position, the Director will build the first embedded prospect development function at CU's largest campus, Boulder, leading efforts to accelerate campaign readiness, strengthen pipeline health, and deliver strategic intelligence to fundraising leadership. This position champions a proactive, solutions-oriented approach that advances the organization from a transactional research model toward a strategic intelligence function focused on fundraising outcomes, operational excellence, and long-term growth. The role requires a builder who can move quickly, establish new processes, and drive measurable results in support of a large comprehensive campaign. Working alongside another Director who oversees prospect research and management for CU's other campuses, this role is part of a centralized Prospect Development team that combines forces on policy, technology, etc. that can be shared across the campuses, while working to tailor services to the specific needs of Boulder.
This Director will play a critical role in helping CU Boulder Advancement modernize its prospect development and portfolio strategy functions through the thoughtful application of emerging technologies, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and innovative fundraising practices. The Director leads a team of seven analysts responsible for prospect identification, research, portfolio optimization, pipeline development, and strategic fundraising support. Through the delivery of actionable prospect intelligence and portfolio solutions, the Director helps advancement leaders and fundraisers identify, prioritize, and engage the institution's most promising philanthropic opportunities. The program supports approximately 60-70 major gift, principal gift, and Donor Experience Officer portfolios.
This position has a hybrid schedule, with on-campus work at Boulder each week but significant virtual/remote time. Please see full details and apply by September 25th at the link.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education, or equivalent professional experience (professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis)
- Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in prospect research, prospect development, portfolio management, advancement services, fundraising strategy, or a related field.
- Two (2) years’ experience in a managerial or supervisory role, which includes managing personnel, developing/mentoring direct reports, and completing performance reviews to ensure continuous improvement, high performance, and employee retention.
Please see full details on the linked posting.
