Job Summary
Advancement at CU Boulder encourages applications for an Annual
Giving Program Coordinator! This role is responsible for helping
secure new, recurring, and upgraded gifts under the $25,000 level
in support of key performance indicators.
Under the guidance of the Director of Annual Giving – Broad-based
Fundraising, this position supports the management of Annual
Giving’s internal partnerships in fulfillment of broad-based and
multi-channel fundraising campaigns. Through collaboration with
school, college, and unit (SCU) Advancement teams, student groups,
staff and faculty, this position will contribute to fundraising
efforts that highlight the breadth of philanthropic opportunities
at CU Boulder to a wide audience of alumni and other constituents.
This is an entry-level role meant to provide a pathway for a
successful career in fundraising and relationship management.
The Annual Giving team is a centralized team on the CU Boulder
campus focused on creating and driving fundraising strategies
supporting the acquisition and retention of entry-level and
mid-level donors and moving donors through the major gift
continuum. This team prioritizes the ethical collection and use of
data to support operations built on best-practices and champions a
donor-first philosophy towards the solicitation of donors giving
gifts of less than $25,000 in support of the short and long-term
priorities of CU Boulder.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a
workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and
dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to
apply, including protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities.
Who We Are
CU Boulder Advancement is committed to a culture of joy,
motivated by collaboration, passionate about excellence and driven
by impact. These four values define the culture and drive
engagement and fundraising success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone matters
and all can thrive. This dedication is rooted in our core values
and our mission to drive impactful fundraising and engagement. Our
team actively engages in learning, reflection, and the
transformation of systems, policies, and practices that perpetuate
oppressive ideologies—including racism, sexism, ableism, and
heterosexism. We recognize our responsibility to lead by example in
building a supportive and inclusive culture for both internal
colleagues and external partners. We hold ourselves accountable
through individual and divisional goals that continuously assess
our progress, growth, and outcomes—ensuring alignment with our
mission and values every step of the way.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Campus Support
- Manages the campus-wide crowdfunding program, including
identifying campaign opportunities and supporting those projects
from inception to completion.
Maintains working relationships with campus partners to
facilitate affinity-based fundraising opportunities.
Supports multi-channel annual giving campaigns that incorporate
segmented content and/or audiences based on SCU affiliation.
Supervises industry trends related to community fundraising and
documents opportunities to implement standard processes at CU
Boulder.
Annual Giving
- Participates in the implementation of the agreed-upon baseline
on Annual Giving activities that are shared across CU, as described
within the Annual Giving Memorandum of Understanding.
- Collaborates with colleagues across Advancement to achieve a
cohesive approach to annual giving strategies and processes.
- Supports the pursuit of CU Boulder’s Annual Giving key
performance indicators.
- Under the guidance of the Director of Annual Giving –
Broad-based Fundraising, reviews the effectiveness of Annual Giving
programs and make suggestions for modifications and
improvements.
Data and Reporting
- Requests and organizes data to provide lists, segments,
analysis, and reports to support campus projects.
- Ensures the on-time and accurate delivery of data files and
reports to internal and external partners as necessary.
- Supports the development and distribution of regular reports
that enable Annual Giving and Advancement leadership to monitor,
review, and celebrate fundraising activities.
- Assists CU Boulder Annual Giving with data-driven decisions and
analysis.
What You Should Know
- This position may require local, regional, and out-of-state
travel to engage with university constituents.
- This position is remote and will be required to travel to
campus several times a year.
- This position will occasionally be required to work
evenings/weekends.
What We Can Offer
The salary range for this position is $57,000 - $62,000 annually.
Relocation assistance is available within Advancement
guidelines.
Benefits
At the
University of Colorado Boulder , we are
committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our
employees. Our comprehensive
benefits package includes medical,
dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition
assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local
transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder
offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class
outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through
the
CU Advantage program.
Be Statements
Be engaged. Be inclusive. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, or a
combination of education and experience may substitute for the
degree on a year for year basis.
- Experience: 1+ years of professional, job-related
experience.
- Software Used: Microsoft Office products, Salesforce, Teams,
Asana.
What You Will Need
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability
to tailor communication style based on audience.
- Desire to learn about fundraising techniques.
- Ability to take constructive feedback from leadership and
campus partners.
- Ability to exercise a high degree of tact, discretion, and
collaboration in working with a diverse range of constituents,
including employees, students, volunteers, alumni, donors, and
campus colleagues.
- The capacity to recognize, understand, and manage one's own
emotions, as well as empathize with and relate to others'
emotions.
- Ability to work independently and with flexibility, to deal
with changing priorities while maintaining accuracy and precision
in work tasks.
- The skill to prioritize tasks, meet set timelines, and manage
workload efficiently, improving productivity and minimizing
stress.
- The willingness to take proactive steps, demonstrate
resourcefulness, and seek opportunities for improvement without
constant supervision.
- Ability to champion the shared values of the Office of
Advancement.
- Growth mindset, resilience and perseverance.
- Active listening skills.
- Strong sense of personal ethics.
- Ability to embrace a self-learner/self-starter approach.
- Understanding of data compliance and integrity.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Experience in or understanding of a non-profit or higher
education environment.
- Experience with Agile project management framework.
- Experience working in an office, program operations, or
community engagement.
- Experience with crowdfunding software, GiveCampus
preferred.
- Experience working successfully in a fully remote or hybrid
work environment, demonstrating strong self-management,
collaboration, and communication skills.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background
and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and
responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by
September 7 , 2026 for
consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, please apply through
CU Boulder Jobs .
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in
any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying
information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school
attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting
or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu