Posting Detail Information Working TitleAssistant Director, Prospect Management & Research Position LocationFort Collins, CO Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work Research Professional PositionNo Posting Number202401571AP Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib II Number of Vacancies1 Work Hours/Week40 Proposed Annual Salary Range$58,000-$68,000 Employee Benefits Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. + Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf) + Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. + For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) . + Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) ! Desired Start Date11/11/2024 Position End Date (if temporary) To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on09/22/2024 Description of Work Unit Who We Are Located in the beautiful town of Fort Collins, Colorado, CSU is a premier land-grant university with world-class programs in education, outreach, and research. CSU has a student body of over 33,000 students, 7,500 employees, 250,000 living alumni, and annual research expenditures exceeding $456 million. Guided by the five supporting Principles of Community: Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice, the University constantly pursues its mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Within CSU , the Division of University Advancement is integral to achieving and sustaining the University’s institutional excellence through fundraising and engagement efforts. Our purpose is to connect our alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations to raise the financial support necessary to advance the University’s mission and vision. With one of the leading development teams in the country, the Division most recently reached its $1 billion fundraising campaign goal 19 months ahead of schedule. The Prospect Management & Research team melds the art and science of major gift qualification by leveraging the skillsets and experience of both frontline and backline fundraisers. The Prospect Management & Research team creates and sustains systematic, division-wide, data-driven approaches to pipeline development, addressing prospect identification, qualification, and management. Via these approaches, the team vastly expands the pool of prospective major gift donors and radically expedites the timeline from identification to solicitation. The unit of Prospect Management & Research is seeking a successful and energetic, individual who has a proven track record with a collaborative approach and willingness to join our vision to build one of the nation’s premier fundraising teams that will engage philanthropists to support the mission of the University. The ideal candidate will be a consummate professional and will thrive in a fast-paced campaign, metrics/results-driven fundraising environment. The candidate will have strong work ethic and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, faculty, and community partners. Position Summary The Assistant Director is a full time administrative/professional position within the Prospect Management & Research team within the division of University Advancement. The primary function of this position is to provide fundraising support to development officers and other University Advancement Division and campus partners. This position reports to the Director of Prospect Management & Research and supports major gift development activity across all stages of the donor lifecycle from identification to stewardship. Other units the position works closely with include: college and unit development staff, Computing Systems, Constituent Gift Information, Talent & HR, Training and Support, Colorado State University Foundation, President’s Office, Alumni Relations and academic units within the University. The successful candidate will infuse diversity, and inclusion into all aspects of their role to contribute to inclusive excellence and to ensure colleagues and donors of all backgrounds feel represented and included. Required Job Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by employment start date + Two years of professional experience in prospect development (including prospect management and/or research), or positions with transferrable skills including fundraising, or fundraising analytics. + Knowledge of fundraising practices and major gift solicitation processes + Demonstrates active engagement and support of diverse individuals, opinions and perspectives, and actively engages with and supports the University’s mission, vision and values. Preferred Job Qualifications + At least one year of experience in higher education fundraising environment + Experience with electronic CRMs, data sources and search tools such as SalesForce, Wealth Engine, and LexisNexis + Ability to interpret financial data and individual wealth indicators and identify philanthropic patterns and relationships among individuals, corporations, and foundations. + Goal-focused and customer-oriented work philosophy + Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to compose clear, concise materials and correspondence using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. + Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines for simultaneous projects, and make decisions independently + Ability to effectively and tactfully interact with diverse groups of people + Higher education advancement experience strongly preferred + Commitment to maintaining confidentiality with information on donors and prospects and to exercise good judgment on behalf of Colorado State University. Diversity Statement Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Essential Duties Job Duty CategoryProspect Management Duty/Responsibility + With the Director of Prospect Management & Research, determines strategic priorities that define and direct overall liaison support of development officers – maintaining a strong focus on proposal pipelines + Assists in guiding overall Prospect Management & Research liaison practice in a manner that encourages and supports successful fundraising activity by development officers. + Assists in developing regular agenda and meeting communication content for interaction between Prospect Management & Research liaisons and campus partners. + Serves as a prospect management liaison to specific fundraisers and units + Analyzes and distributes system-generated reports and dashboards to support pipeline and portfolio development. + Maintains up-to-date understanding of the quality of liaison assignments’ portfolio and pipeline content and potential ROI , and fundraising team and individual fundraisers progress to metric goals. + Facilitates Prospect Management & Research internal liaison team meetings; developing agendas and meeting materials + Ensures consistent outward communication, customer service, and approach across the Prospect Management & Research liaison team with fundraising teams and individual development officers. + Assists with developing mechanisms for acknowledging and celebrating fundraising team metric goal achievements throughout the year. + Acts as a CRM system “super user” developing and maintaining expert knowledge of database and related fundraising processes and procedures in order to advise development officers and other University Advancement staff. + Oversees creation and maintenance of up-to-date documentation of all liaison processes. + Collaborates with a variety of fundraising staff on projects and time-sensitive tasks. + Creates positive relationships and inclusive environments with development officers and campus partners of all backgrounds; consider the role of inclusion and how to mitigate bias in the pipeline and qualification process. Percentage Of Time75% Job Duty CategoryProspect Identification and Research Duty/Responsibility + Conducts research and analysis to identify potential major gift donors (ability to make a gift of $25,000+) and influence pipeline activities, in support of a variety of college, unit, or campus-wide fundraising initiatives. + Uses an extensive set of resources to provide highly customized proactive and reactive high-level background research, financial and demographic analysis and capacity evaluations to development fundraising professionals, executive leadership, and faculty. + Reviews, analyzes, and ensures the quality of data loaded into donor database systems. + Analyzes and synthesizes large volumes of information and complex financial, legal and technical language into easily comprehensible information. Adapts search strategies based on initial findings and knowledge of scope and validity of information sources; collaborates with the Director for guidance as needed. + Summarizes and incorporates findings into the donor database; creates accurate, concise content and materials used by fundraising development personnel, executive leadership, and faculty in support of in person meetings with prospective donors, strategy creation, solicitations, and special projects. + Develops actionable information on individuals and organizations that have the capacity and interest to support the university at a major gift ($25,000 and above) level. + Demonstrates commitment to cultural competency and inclusive excellence by developing successful relationships of partners and co-workers with various identities and backgrounds. Percentage Of Time25% Application Details Special Instructions to Applicants Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. Excited about this role even if you don’t meet every preferred qualification? We are most interested in finding exceptional candidates and seek to make space for unique and relevant skills and attributes, including those coming from less traditional backgrounds. CSU is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where unique experiences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. When you apply, rest assured that your application will be reviewed by a person and will be considered based on competencies needed for success in the position. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, feel free to contact Kaitlyn Howell, Kaitlyn.Howell@colostate.edu, with any questions. Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Search ContactKaitlyn Howell, Kaitlyn.Howell@colostate.edu EEO Statement Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu. The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu. The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu. Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) . Background Check Policy Statement Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. References Requested References Requested Minimum Requested3 Maximum Requested3 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * Will you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution by the hire date? + Yes + No + * Do you have at least two years of professional experience in prospect development (including prospect management and/or research), or positions with transferrable skills including fundraising, or fundraising analytics? + Yes + No + * Do you have knowledge of fundraising practices and major gift solicitation processes? + Yes + No + * Do you demonstrates active engagement and support of diverse individuals, opinions and perspectives, and will you actively engage with and support the University’s mission, vision and values? + Yes + No Applicant Documents Required Documents + Cover Letter + Resume Optional Documents