Director of Annual GivingPosition Type: Full Time
Department: Annual Fund
Summary Description:About Us: Set at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado College is a place where individuals are determined to positively impact the world. The college actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment where students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work together. Here, you are welcomed as a valued member of the community. Colorado College is a place to explore, grow, and thrive.
Summary Description: The Director of Annual Giving is a dynamic leader responsible for creating and sustaining a long-term base of support for the college. The Director will closely collaborate across campus to best demonstrate the need for and impact of philanthropy. The Director will lead an annual giving team responsible for a broad-based effort to engage alumni, parents, students, faculty, and staff in the life of the college through philanthropy.
What We Offer:As part of the total compensation for this role, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 22 days of vacation and 12 days of sick per year
- Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
- Retirement plan (403b) where CC contributes 10% with employee mandated contribution
- Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
- Wellness benefits including free access to the gym, swimming pool, wellness center, and financial consultants
Anticipated Salary Range: $86,760 to $108,450 per year
Responsibilities: - Plan, direct, and oversee all aspects of the colleges Annual Giving program, with a focus on achieving annual fundraising goals and metrics, supporting pipeline development, and sharing the impact philanthropy has at the college.
- Provide strategic leadership in driving an Annual Giving program that builds a strong base of support through storytelling, customized appeals, and innovative marketing and engagement techniques.
- Closely collaborate with college and advancement communications to develop and maintain consistency of annual giving messaging used in solicitations, stewardship, volunteer work, and events. Ensure alignment with college brand and standards.
- Lead and manage an Annual Giving staff to include goal setting, evaluating performance, and building a culture of strategic excellence and teamwork.
- Work closely with Stewardship team to develop meaningful acknowledgment and stewardship practices.
- Identify and leverage College-wide opportunities to increase overall giving and participation among alumni, parents and friends.
- In partnership with Advancement Services, maintain the integrity of all constituent data, develop annual giving reporting to analyze trends and drive strategic planning of fundraising efforts.
Additional Responsibilities:Required Qualifications:Bachelors degree plus a minimum of five years of experience in the advancement field or related experience including supervisory experience; strategic leader with demonstrated expertise and knowledge of annual giving fundraising strategies and tactics; highly organized with ability to interpret and communicate complex data sets and utilize analytic techniques and platforms, and data visualization tools; superb listening and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds; a commitment to high performance and teamwork; strong initiative and the ability to work collaboratively in a complex environment with deadlines. The successful candidate willhave an extraordinary attention to detail and ability to manage priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:An alumna/alumnus of a small, private liberal arts college.
Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications. To apply, visit https://employment.coloradocollege.edu/postings/8040Open Until Filled: Yes
orApplication Deadline (at 11:59 PM Mountain Time): Colorado College is an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing the diversity of its community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, gender identity or expression, disability, or sexual orientation in our educational programs and activities or our employment practices.jeid-242c063d94b15b4f9b05c61db39b5a7e
