Job Summary

Advancement at CU Boulder encourages applications for an Associate Director of Annual Giving & Premium Seating!

This position supports the Buff Club's growth by implementing donor communication, solicitation, and engagement strategies throughout the annual fund calendar. The role leads member acquisition initiatives, including student and recent graduate programs and manages the creation of the Buff Club annual membership guide. This position also plans annual fund events and manages a portfolio of 60-75 donors focused on mid-level giving, renewals, and identifying prospects for higher levels of support. Working closely with the Assistant Athletic Director, the officer helps set and achieve goals for outreach, revenue, and donor retention.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Strategy and Execution

• Under the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director for Annual Giving/Premium Seating, this position is responsible for:
• Maintaining ongoing strategies as it relates to donor communication, solicitation, engagement, and prospecting. Shifting priorities will need to be balanced as various campaigns are completed throughout the annual fund calendar year.
• Designing, and delivering the creation of the Buff Club annual membership Guide.

Programmatic Oversight/Task Execution/Tactical Work

• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for Buff Club member acquisition and growth, including student memberships, recent graduate initiatives, referral programs, and membership upgrades.
• Be responsible for premium seating renewals and new sales strategy.
• Complete and organize annual fund special events.

Portfolio Management and Donor Engagement

• Develop and manage a portfolio of 60 - 75 individual annual fund donors and prospects, with a primary focus on growing mid-level giving, renewing support, and identifying donors with potential to move into higher giving levels.
• Partner with the Assistant Athletic Director of Annual Giving and Premium Seating to establish annual goals related to donor outreach, personal visits, solicitations, revenue generation, and donor retention benchmarks.
• Conduct regular in-person and virtual outreach to engage donors and prospects, including campus visits, events, and travel as needed to achieve activity and fundraising goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of donor interactions, outreach strategies, and portfolio movement; assist with identifying new prospects and generating personalized stewardship communications and impact reports.