Annual Donor Officer

Description

About the Job

Annual Donor Officer (ADO) is an exempt, full-time position within University Advancement at Colorado Christian University (CCU). Supervised by the Director of Alumni and Parent Relations and working collegially with the members of the Advancement Team.
The ADO is responsible for growing the pipeline of annual donors and the retention of past donors and lapsed donors (SYBUNTs & LYBUNTs). The ADO facilitates direct mail and electronic fundraising projects that falls in line with the overall fundraising strategy for the Advancement Department. This position is responsible for managing a portfolio of donors, researching and discovering prospective donors, face-to-face donor proposals, presentations, and prescribed activities related to cultivating, tracking and soliciting of annual donors toward individual donations (gifts).
The ideal candidate will effort to cumulatively raise $1,000,000 annually in within our CCU Fund and Hope Fund. The ADO will focus on CCU’s University Partners’ giving society (annual donors of $2,500 and above). This will include upgrading support, and strengthening relationships with current donors. The ADO will also manage our annual “Gives Day” online event, and any other crowdfunding or digital campaigns as appropriate.
About CCU
CCU is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.
CCU was founded in 1914 on two principles — grace and truth. CCU’s scriptural foundation comes from John 1:17: For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. (ESV)
CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.
A leader in higher education, the University has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had nine consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
CCU offers more than 100 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.
Scripture states all Christians are called to serve Christ and to minister to others. Because Christians are individuals with different gifts and callings, we serve Christ in a variety of ministry vocations. CCU invites you to explore how you may use your calling and gifts at the University.
What is most appealing about working at CCU?

Faith-friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?

Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.

Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.

Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.

We’re looking for candidates who have:

Bachelor’s degree required.

Two or more years of non-profit fundraising or marketing experience preferred.

Ability to relate with donors and understand their needs and interests in order to develop, strengthen, and maintain relationships.

Understanding of written and digital appeals, crowdfunding, social media, and text-to-give avenues for donors.

Microsoft Office and database Customer Relationship Management (CRM) management skills (ex. Raiser’s Edge, SalesForce, etc.) is preferred.

Ability to participate in all aspects of the giving cycle.

Administrative management experience preferred.

Demonstrated interpersonal discernment and effective written and communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to work independently with attention to detail and a sense for design.

Ability to function well under pressure of deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Self-starting capabilities and regularly sets and achieves work and project goals.

Key Job Duties

Contribute to CCU’s mission: Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. In this role, the ADO contributes to the mission by raising monies to support student scholarships and offset the cost of Christian higher education so that students are able to impact the world with grace and truth.

Prescribe annual fundraising revenue goals for fundraising campaigns, donor cultivation, and portfolio management.

Attend to all prescribed database practices and established systems, i.e., contact reports, weekly donor reports, and Raiser’s Edge access and operation(s).

Help identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and potential major donors and donors of planned and legacy giving opportunities.

Operate a defined, assigned, and strategic donor portfolio. This includes employing face-to-face cultivation and discovery methods for building a successful donor base.

Create and maintain annual funds with an annual projection to raise $1,000,000 for all unrestricted annual gifts.

Frequent (10%) donor travel appointments and cultivation opportunities required by the person’s portfolio, prospect research, and assigned by the Director of Alumni and Parent Relations. Some trips may be outside the State of Colorado.

Manage CCU’s University Partners giving society and CCU’s “Gives Day” event.

Attend and participate in assigned University Advancement events, meetings, and strategic opportunities.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. You may be required to work occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends. Colorado Christian University expects all faculty and staff to become a part of the University community by participating in activities and events that occur on the campus throughout the year, which may occur during evenings and weekends.
What we offer our employees:
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefit package includes: a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings. Pay and benefits will be discussed in more detail as candidates progress through the interview process. The pay range for this job is $50,000 - $60,000 annually. Pay is assigned by reviewing a combination of job-related factors that may include: internal/external pay equity, the salary structure/pay grade, or a candidate’s qualifications/experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage and CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status.

Spiritual Requirements

Committed follower of Jesus Christ, who believes there is no salvation apart from faith in his atonement on the cross, by grace alone becoming "born again" thus beginning a personal relationship with Christ, the Son of God.

Able to effectively communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles and convictions in the workplace. Must have a strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University.

Regularly attend and be engaged in meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church. Knowledgeable about the Word of God and passionate about Christian education.

Must be a traditional evangelical Christian whose lifestyle is in consonance with sound Christian principles, is compatible with CCU’s Statement of Faith, and is in agreement with the Strategic Priorities promulgated by the University.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Colorado Christian University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status. CCU is committed to an environment free from discrimination and harassment and calls on every member of the university community to be vigilant in deterring and reporting all violations. CCU does reserve the right to exercise preference on the basis of religion in all of its employment practices. All employees who work at CCU must demonstrate a spiritual testimony consistent with our evangelical mission and follow our lifestyle expectations.