Metropolitan State University-posted about 1 year ago
$54,900 - $68,600/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Denver, CO
Educational Services

The Associate Director of Development at Metropolitan State University of Denver plays a crucial role in the University Advancement team, focusing on fundraising efforts to support the College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design. This position is responsible for managing relationships with major gift prospects and donors, developing fundraising strategies, and collaborating with various university departments to achieve the university's strategic goals during a comprehensive campaign.

  • Actively manage a portfolio of 50-75 major gift prospects.
  • Achieve annual goals related to donor visits, solicitations, and gifts and pledges closed.
  • Generate major gift strategies and proposals that support the University's top fundraising priorities.
  • Collaborate with campaign volunteers to engage in the identification, cultivation, or solicitation of major gift prospects.
  • Engage university faculty and administrative leaders in partnerships to cultivate or solicit major gift donors.
  • Ensure effective communication between the University Advancement office and other university departments.
  • Create an annual plan to meet fundraising goals, including meetings with donors and organizations.
  • Maintain proper database records and documentation for prospects, gifts, and proposals.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 2 years of professional fundraising or related experience.
  • Previous experience working independently and as a member of a team.
  • Experience securing major gifts by strategically managing a portfolio.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Experience working productively with volunteers on advisory or development boards.
  • Experience fundraising in an educational setting.
  • Working knowledge of Raiser's Edge donor database software or similar fundraising software.
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
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