Regional Development Associate

The Operations and Advancement team oversees a wide variety of responsibilities including facilitating external partnership opportunities, fundraising efforts as long-term mutually beneficial financial success, community engagement, government relations, and new development.  The Advancement team’s objective is to build and strengthen the ten initiatives that work together as an ecosystem to support the three wildly important goals of the university: expand the appeal of campus, enhance student success, and develop our people.  

Description of Job

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Hispanic Serving Institution, Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) seeks a dynamic, bold, and entrepreneurial development professional to serve as our Regional Development Associate and facilitate the advancement of Vision 2028 through fundraising, grant writing, and outreach. The position serves as a connector, fundraiser, and writer who understands how to serve traditionally under-represented students through researching and cultivating new revenue streams, writing grant proposals both public and private, and growing opportunities and reputation for the university in Metro Denver and nationally. The position is housed in the Office of Operations and Advancement, is based along the front range of Colorado, and requires travel periodically to Denver and Pueblo. This position will:  

• 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, and personalized advising and mentoring which will improve educational outcomes such as enrollment, retention, graduation, and career placement.
• Provide innovative and transparent donor development and advocate for the learning and support systems needed to ensure student success and financial sustainability for the university.  
• Research and  identify  new  private and public  philanthropic  prospects  through  researching background information,  outreach,  creating information plans,  and developing materials. 
• Build new  relationships  with alumni,  corporate  partners,  and  regional  partners  of  CSU Pueblo.

REGULARLY PERFORMED JOB DUTIES
Fundraising Activities

• Support  large-scale  fundraising  efforts  with  donors/investors  in  Denver, Colorado,  the front  range,  and  outside  of  Colorado. 
• Grow and secure opportunities  at  the  $2,500-$25,000 level,  writing competitive grant  proposals,  and  supporting the  team’s public/government  funding opportunities  that  exceed $1M+.   
• Ensure predetermined  fundraising objectives  and  goals  are  met.  Develop university  reports  for  a  diverse audience that  include statistics  of fundraising goals,  current  cultivation strategies,  and development outcomes.   
• Craft compelling written, digital, and/or oral proposals for solicitation to individual, corporate, and/or foundation donors or investment prospects. 

Reputation Building 

• Increase CSU Pueblo’s visibility and reputation by engaging with alumni, friends of the university, and corporate partners in Metro Denver through events, meetings, individual relationship building, and cultivation.  
• Connect with prospects (preferably through independent research) and create new contacts in the database; effectively convey CSU Pueblo’s mission and how contributions support our cause.  

Ancillary Duties

• Assist with CSU Pueblo Operations and Advancement projects as needed 
• Travel 
• Other duties as assigned.

This is a grant funded position, renewable annually, based on budgetary approvals and renewal of Vision Program grant funding.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree
• Demonstrated success in building a new donor portfolio through research and/or a record of fundraising accomplishments in higher education, non-profit, and/or government advancement operations
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication; including writing small- and large-scale grants and presenting written information in a clear and persuasive manner
• Demonstrated success in fundraising from public funding sources such as local, state, and national government entities
• 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

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree
• Membership in Council Advancement Secondary Education (CASE) and/or Association of Fundraising Professionals
• Extensive training or certifications in fundraising methods and best practices
• Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge
• Familiarity with Metro Denver companies and foundations
• Previous experience in both private and public fundraising, annual giving, estate planning, and alumni engagement.
• Experience working in a higher education setting in development, engagement, or fundraising roles

Supplemental Information

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 4 p.m. (MST) on Thursday, January 6th, 2022 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.

Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs 
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance 
• Flexible Benefit Plan 
• Basic Term Life Insurance 
• Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) 
• Travel Accident Insurance 
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance 
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Annual & Sick Leave 
• Retirement Plans

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.