Job Title: Director, Donor Relations

Department: Stewardship

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Exempt/ Salaried

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 2080 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts college with 2,300 students from around the world. Employees set the stage for student success by bringing their diverse experience and knowledge to the table. The college actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work.

Job Summary

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for donor engagement and stewardship? As the Director of Donor Relations, you will develop and manage a comprehensive donor relations program that fosters meaningful connections between the college and its donors. This role oversees fund management, gift administration, and stewardship efforts for special campaigns and capital projects while ensuring donor intent is honored. You will collaborate with key departments across campus and lead a dedicated team to enhance donor experiences and support fundraising success. Join us and make a lasting impact on donor engagement and the college community!

Responsibilities

Strategic Vision: Develop and implement strategic vision for a comprehensive donor relations program including tailored strategies and tactics for major and principal gift prospects as well as broad-based recognition and events at a variety of levels. Work with the Director of Advancement Communications in the strategic planning, creation, and implementation of messaging and communication pieces to engage and cultivate prospects and donors.

Fund Management: Direct comprehensive gift and endowed fund management. Partners with departments including Finance, Financial Aid, Dean of the Faculty, the President’s Office, and academic departments to ensure timely and impactful stewardship and reporting. Create, assess, and champion policies, procedures, and standards across the division and the college to ensure high quality and impactful donor relations, adherence to donor intent, and the protection of the college’s best interests and resource.

Gift Administration: Oversee the recording of gifts and pledges, receipts and acknowledgment, following the industry’s best practices and applicable accounting and IRS standards.

Stewardship for Special Campaigns and Capital Projects: Oversee stewardship for special campaigns and capital projects: This includes engaging Facilities as needed, developing and monitoring naming opportunities, and directing dedications and special events.

Departmental and Personnel Management: Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and provide problem-solving assistance for staff. Oversee program budget and direct the allocation of financial, human, and other institutional resources to achieve departmental goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: ​Bachelor’s degree in a related field​
Experience: ​5 years of experience in a related field ​

​​One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.​

Other Position Details:

• Supervises Staff
• Position will not drive CC vehicles

Application Instructions

• Continuous Recruitment - for full consideration, apply by: April 29, 2025
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• $80,482 to $98,591 per year

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 7.34 hours of vacation per pay period (176 hours or 22 days per year) and 4 hours of sick time per pay period (96 hours or 12 days per year)
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits including free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu

E-Verify Information:

This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov.

Benefit Information:

Please refer to https://mybensite.com/coloradocollege/

Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html