Regional Development Officer

Colorado State University-Pueblo (CSU-Pueblo) seeks a dynamic, bold, and innovative leader to serve as a Regional Development Officer based in the greater Denver metro area. CSU-Pueblo's next Development Officer will be committed to transforming CSU-Pueblo into the "people's university of the southwest" by supporting eight guiding principles that ultimately focus on developing students with the problem-solving skills, resiliency, and agility needed to navigate work in a rapidly changing world. To learn more about this bold vision, visit https://www.csupueblo.edu/vision2028/.
 
As a Hispanic Serving Institution, we are looking for a dynamic fundraiser who understands how to serve traditionally under-represented students through donor development and cultivation of new revenue streams. We seek a development officer who can help us meet the needs of our students in and out of the classroom and remove the barriers that keep them from enrolling, persisting, and earning their degrees. The Regional Development Officer provides leadership and direction for designing, developing, delivering, and administering fundraising programs.  This position will report to the Office of the President of CSU-Pueblo and will collaborate with the CSU-Pueblo Foundation and the Colorado State University System. This position will work from Denver but will be expected to spend 2-4 days a month at the CSU-Pueblo campus.
 
The Regional Development Officer will report to Office of the President at CSU-Pueblo, and will collaborate with stakeholders in order to: 

• Execute our new shared vision by ensuring that CSU-Pueblo (a) remains accessible and affordable, (b) develops people, and (c) designs learning and support systems that support enhanced experiential education, soft skill development, as well as personalized advising and mentoring.
• Work collaboratively with numerous internal and external stakeholders, including leadership and others from our System institutions, providing innovative and transparent donor development, and advocating for the learning and support systems needed to ensure student success and financial sustainability for the University.
• Develop and implement strategies for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects with the capacity for a major gift of $50,000 to $1,000,000 and above.
• Identify new donor prospects through researching background information on potential donors and developing materials, creating marketing plans, and organizing related programs/events.
• Cultivate, steward, and solicit donor and investment prospects for gifts ranging from $50,000 to $1,000,000 and above.
• Prepare and negotiate gift instruments ranging from moderate to high complexity; works with the President's Cabinet, University Leadership Team, and other employees as necessary to solicit the largest gifts.
• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, organizes, and directs large-scale fundraising which include multiple components primarily to include Denver, Colorado, Front Range, and donors/investors primarily located outside of Colorado.
• Results have a major impact on the overall goals of the University's shared vision; assignments will typically be at the "major gifts" or "corporate/foundation relations" level, including managing portfolios of donors and investors capable of giving $50,000 to $1,000,000 or more.
• Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards major gift prospects, donors, and investment opportunities using specific metrics to track all activity and provide reports on outcomes. Utilizes a "return on investment" strategy in managing donor and investment portfolios.
• Completes 10-12 face to face visits each month; present 2-3 gift proposals each month; bring in $1,000,000-$2,000,000 per year.
• Crafts compelling and complex written, digital and/or oral proposals for solicitation of individual, corporate, and/or foundation donor or investment prospects.
• Recruits, trains, and supports key stakeholders who assist in fundraising efforts or who work to develop campaign or fundraising priorities.
• May supervise professional or support staff involved in the implementation of multi-tiered fundraising and/or campaign efforts and ongoing development programs.
• Uses best practice fundraising methodologies and tools, including wealth screening and internal databases, in order to implement university fundraising goals and objectives.
• Attends events, meetings, and conferences, and serves on internal/external committees as a representative of the campus, as necessary.
• Ensures predetermined fundraising objectives and goals are met. Researches and develops university reports for diverse audiences that include status of fundraising goals, current cultivation strategies, and development outcomes. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• A minimum of five years of demonstrated success in progressively advanced fundraising and a record of accomplishments in donor cultivation, higher education advancement, and administrative operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the best practices employed in higher education fundraising.
• Demonstrated effective communication and analytical skills including writing technical and financial reports, presenting information in a clear and persuasive manner, and the ability to analyze, model, and present data. The candidate must be able to adapt and present ideas and information to a variety of different stakeholder groups including campus, community, industry, government, and system-level governance.
• Demonstrated collaborative and inclusive leadership style that also includes personal integrity good judgment, and resilience.
• Demonstrated commitment to the vision and mission of CSU-Pueblo.
• Understanding of higher education, including relevant issues for both the campus and higher education.
• Advanced knowledge of higher education, including ability to package and sell CSU-Pueblo's vision, mission, and guiding principles; versed in university achievements, infrastructure, and long-term planning.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, and institutional/system/statewide fundraising policies.
• Advanced written, oral, digital and interpersonal communication skills, including interpersonal acumen necessary in order to establish and maintain positive working relationships throughout the university and with outside stakeholders and partner organizations.
• Advanced ability to make persuasive and compelling oral and written presentations of immediate university goals/objectives and long-term development needs.
• Advanced skill to meet predetermined goals and objectives through effective program/project planning, organization, execution and evaluation.
• Advanced analytical, critical thinking, problem recognition/avoidance/resolution skills.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed fundraising goals and objectives.
• Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check.

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Membership in Council Advancement Secondary Education (CASE) and/or Association of Fundraising Professionals preferred.
• Graduate degree in relevant field.
• Ten years of direct, proven fundraising experience cultivating and managing donor development.
• Extensive training or certifications in fundraising methods and best practices.

All interested candidates must apply through the on-line application system. No other format of application materials will be accepted.

Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position: 

1. a letter of intent (cover letter);
2. a current resume or CV;
3. an unofficial transcript; and
4. three professional references with contact information to the on-line application.

Applications submitted without the required attachments above will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.

Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Screening of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, though all applications received by 5 p.m. (MST) on Monday, February 3, 2020 will be given full consideration.

About Colorado State University-Pueblo

Colorado State University-Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students.  CSU-Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small professor-to-student ratio for an ever-changing global economy.  Students can choose from 28 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science and Mathematics, the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the College of Education, Engineering, and Professional Studies and 10 graduate programs.

CSU-Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU-Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution.  Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly-growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.  The University also seeks to provide a rich and diverse cultural environment that allows freedom of expression within a spirit of civility and mutual respect.  The public service expected of all members of our community benefits our society - local and global - and builds our sense of citizenship.

Among its unique features, CSU-Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of Education, Engineering and Professional Studies houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report.  CSU-Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.

At CSU-Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience.  Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU-Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

About Pueblo, Colorado 

The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west.  The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.

CSU-Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.

The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.

Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

It is the policy of Colorado State University-Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities.  If you need accommodations, please contact the Human Resources at (719) 549-2441 or hr@csupueblo.edu.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety. 

Colorado State University-Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.