Executive Director Of Development, Foundation Relations

Executive Director of Development, Foundation Relations Job No: 497839 Work Type: Staff Full-Time Location:

Denver, CO Categories: Alumni / Development / Fundraising, Business Operations / Services, Admin / Executive / Office Support, Advancement About the University of Denver The University of Denver is a private institution dedicated to the public good. Here, we create a better future for all.

Through the 4D Experience, our community members build skills, knowledge and perspective at our campuses nestled in the vibrant city of Denver and the Rocky Mountains. As globally-minded citizens, we strive to make a difference in the world and create real, lasting change through collaborations and cutting-edge research designed to solve real-world challenges. For over 150 years, DU has offered a multitude of disciplines, majors and degrees designed to prepare students for lives and careers of purpose.

About DU Advancement The Denver Difference campaign is our most ambitious yet. It marks a dramatic shift in conventional thinking about what the university experience can and should be. DU is setting the bar with our approach to higher education, developing and preparing students to be successful in life in every way.

The University of Denver is building an advancement enterprise that mirrors the excellence and innovation of our great institution. Inclusive of alumni relations, development, and student and alumni career services, DU Advancement is building and fostering a culture of deep engagement and philanthropy in support of our bold vision. The University of Denver and DU Advancement deeply value inclusive excellence, recognizing that its success is dependent on how well it values, engages, and includes the rich diversity of constituents.

As a part of that effort, we are continuing to grow a team of inclusive, collaborative, inquisitive, innovative, ethical, and transparent advancement professionals who possess deep mutual respect for one another and for our shared profession. Position Summary The University of Denver is seeking an experienced, driven, and passionate fundraising leader to join our Advancement team as the Executive Director of Development, leading the Foundation Relations function at DU. The offices primary focus is to provide strategic partnerships in the planning and execution of compelling institutional philanthropic gifts and grants.

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional to join a dynamic, growing, purposeful enterprise united around a compelling mission charted by Chancellor Jeremy Haefner and Senior Vice Chancellor for Advancement Val Otten. The foundation relations team will work with a community of talented professionals to advance this mission and inspire philanthropy toward the highest priorities. The Executive Director of Foundation Relations reports directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development and leads a team of three development professionals consisting of a Senior Director, a Director, and an Assistant Director of Development.

The team provides sustainable, best-practice foundation relations strategies, as well as informative and compelling outreach to internal and external audiences in alignment with the University's top priorities. Foundation Relations is expected to contribute a significant portion of fundraising annually and will be responsible for a large portion of The Denver Difference Campaign. The Executive Director is also responsible for managing an individual portfolio of foundations; work will include qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, closing, and stewarding philanthropic gifts from foundations.

Essential Functions Fundraising Develop meaningful and long-term relationships with a portfolio of foundations. Secure philanthropic support for campus-wide priorities from institutional funders. At a steady state, individually raise funds in the $3-8M range annually.

Collaborate with other development professionals across campus to effectively design and execute foundation relations strategies. Leadership Provide comprehensive leadership of the foundation relations team. This includes supporting the team's day-to-day functionality and facilitating recruitment, hiring, training, mentoring, evaluation, and professional development.

At a steady state, consistently lead the team to raise funds in the $7-15M range. Oversee the successful participation of foundation relations in DU's comprehensive campaign in alignment with Advancement Leadership. As a leader in DU Advancement, provide strategy, guidance, and direction in support of the mission, vision, values, and goals of the University of Denver.

In partnership with the Associate Vice Chancellor, engage in the Advancement goal-setting process for foundation relations fundraising metrics. Effectively manage the foundation relations operating budget, including monitoring transactions and assisting in budget modeling and forecasting processes. Provide leadership and active participation in support of a foundation relations feasibility study for the upcoming campaign.

Grant/Proposal Management Serve as a partner for compelling and strategic grant development, assisting with pre-proposal and proposal design, writing, editing, budget preparation, and generation of proposal collateral for the university's top priorities. Ensure a strong and productive partnership between Advancement and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP). Effectively monitor and manage awards across multiple units and divisions to fulfill requirements and to help secure more significant awards. University Citizenship Serve as an active and collaborative partner to central and unit-based advancement functions and other campus colleagues to foster strategic, effective, and collaborative fundraising practices.

Model "One DU" leadership. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of the current landscape of foundation relations and the academic environment at an R1 institution. Demonstrated ability to close major gifts ($50,000), leadership gifts ($1 million) and principal gifts ($5 million) in a relationship-based culture.

Exceptional written and oral communication skills that can represent the priorities of the University of Denver in a variety of capacities. Proven ability to work with a high level of independence, maintain confidentiality, prioritize assignments, and manage time effectively. Demonstrated interpersonal skills to foster and maintain effective relationships and effectively interact with diverse groups of people, including colleagues, donors, volunteers, and University officials.

Demonstrated ability to form and fully leverage cross-functional teams of colleagues, volunteers, and academic partners towards closure of transformational gifts. Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups having competing interests and priorities within the University and community. Ability to drive strategy in both a Team Lead and Team Member capacity.

Fluency in data management and analysis. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience. 7 years of paid fundraising experience, working within the full development spectrum, including cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and donor recognition. 5 years of direct experience in foundation relations. Supervision of professional fundraising staff.

Preferred Qualifications Graduate degree. Experience working in higher education or a similar complex setting. Supervision of foundation relations professionals.

Working Environment Standard open office environment. Noise level is quiet to moderate. Physical Activities Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period.

Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. with assistance. Work Schedule Monday

• Friday, 8:00 a.m.

• 4:30 p.m., some nights and weekends as required. In accordance with the University's flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work.
  
  Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs. Application Deadline For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) March 24, 2025. Special Instructions Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered.
  
  Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Salary Grade Number: The salary grade for the position is 16.
  
  Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $170,000. The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting.
  
  The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status. Benefits: The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass.
  
  The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver. Please include the following documents with your application: 1.
  
  Resume 2. Cover Letter The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
  
  The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
  
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