Assistant Vice President Of Development Excellence

Posting Detail Information
Working Title Assistant Vice President of Development Excellence
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202301305AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Senior Management I
Number of Vacancies 1
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $175,000 - $216,000
Employee Benefits
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Desired Start Date 08/28/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 07/30/2023
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 34,000 students, 7,400 employees, 232,000 living alumni, and annual research expenditures exceeding $350 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.
Position Summary
University Advancement is seeking a highly experienced development professional with a proven track record of success in securing major and transformational gifts, organizational strategy and executive level leadership. The Assistant Vice President for Development Excellence will play an integral role in developing and coaching frontline fundraisers toward meeting and exceeding fundraising goals, serving as a regional and/or principal gift officer, and may assume temporary or interim leadership roles in development units.
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
• Minimum of 10 years’ of experience as a development officer, or major gifts officer, in an institution of higher education or other nonprofit setting
• Minimum of five years successfully leading teams within a complex organization.
• Demonstrates active engagement and support of diverse individuals, opinions and perspectives, and actively engages with and supports the universities’ mission, vision and values.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of all facets of fundraising, including annual fund, corporate and foundation relations, planned giving, principal gifts, stewardship, major gift fundraising, etc.
• Demonstrated success in face-to-face solicitation, cultivation, and closing multiple gifts at $1,000,000 or more
• Proven ability to successfully identify and build relationships with donors to connect their interests with opportunities in a higher education or other nonprofit organization
• CFRE certification or PMP certification
• Demonstrated ability to align strategy with actionable outcomes and recommendations
• Experience in executive level leadership, especially in a University environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution
• Ability to positively and professionally represent the University Advancement division, the President’s Office, and Colorado State University both on-campus and in the community at-large.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and lead teams toward aspirational goals

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 Category Program strategy and Major/Principal Gift Fundraising
Duty/Responsibility

• Assist with the development, implementation, and execution of a highly performing Principal Gifts program.
• Provide strategic direction for Development Excellence efforts and initiatives according to division-wide priorities including retention, performance, and continuity of operations.
• Communicate key messages and information regularly to internal and external audiences.
• Consider how pipeline, communication, events, and donor interactions are representative of, and inclusive to, donors of all backgrounds. Create positive relationships with external constituents of all backgrounds
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward regional alumni and friends capable of $250,000 and above gifts using a carefully planned moves management system and is responsible to understand and execute the Donors Bill of Rights.
• Assume Major Gift Officer or management responsibilities as needed on an interim basis during times of turnover or vacancy to ensure continuity of service to donors and constituents and to keep teams on track toward annual goals.
• Ensures an inclusive team environment where all employees feel valued, their ideas welcomed, and their contributions affirmed; contributes to the overall UA division culture and goals of inclusivity.

Percentage Of Time 50%
Job Duty Category Coaching, Mentoring, Teaching
Duty/Responsibility

• Coach frontline fundraisers and other University Advancement professionals toward performance that exceeds expectations, utilizes stretch goals, and incorporates higher level strategy.
• Use cultural competency and inclusive excellence to develop successful relationships with partners of various identities and consider how to communicate and structure processes to best serve the individual based on their needs.
• Mentor emerging leaders and mid-career professionals within University Advancement to help them reach goals and maximize their potential.
• Support and enhance effective working relationships with other units within University Advancement.
• Actively work to establish long-term partnerships and strengthen existing relationships within University Advancement and throughout the greater campus community.

Percentage Of Time 35%
Job Duty Category Project Management
Duty/Responsibility

• Actively engage with both the mission, vision and values of various units and University Advancement. Consistently work toward elevated cultural competency and self-growth on the topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Set goals for the Development Excellence unit and oversee direct and indirect reporting structures.
• Monitor work quality and ensure accuracy and deadlines of project responsibilities of the team.
• Assist University Advancement leadership council with special projects as assigned.

Percentage Of Time 15%
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants Should Submit

• A cover letter that demonstrates any and all of the required and preferred qualifications that they meet
• A resume
• Three professional references noting name, phone number, email address, and professional relationship (one must be a current or former supervisor). References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

For tips on how to craft a successful application, please review the FAQ document on our Careers site at: giving.colostate.edu/careers/current-opportunities/.
Questions regarding the position or anything else related to careers with UA may be directed to Kaitlyn Howell, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at [email protected].
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact Kaitlyn Howell, [email protected]
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. The Office 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, [email protected].
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, [email protected].
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, [email protected].
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office 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 Requested 3
Maximum Requested 3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• No
• Do you have a minimum of five years successfully leading teams within a complex organization?
• Yes
• Yes
• No
• YES
• Yes
• Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date?
• NO
• Do you have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution?
• No
• Yes
• Have you demonstrated active engagement and support of diverse individuals, opinions and perspectives, and can you actively engage with and support the universities’ mission, vision and values?
• Do you have a minimum of 10 years’ of experience as a development officer, or major gifts officer, in an institution of higher education or other nonprofit setting?
• No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents