Annual Giving Coordinator
Annual Giving Coordinator
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Annual Giving Coordinator
Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the fulltime position of Annual Giving Coordinator. The position reports to Assistant Vice President Development works closely with the Development Team (Vice President for Advancement and Executive Director WCU Foundation Director of Donor Relations and Outreach Director of Advancement Services and Director of Finance) and is responsible for planning and executing all aspects of Mountaineer Gives Day WCUs dayofgiving.
Responsibilities: The Annual Giving Coordinator is responsible for driving Western Colorado Universitys annual fundraising efforts including managing Fall Appeals Mountaineer Gives Day and supporting campus partners with oneoff appeals. This role involves achieving ambitious goals by utilizing Blackbauds Raisers Edge to track progress analyze campaign success and ensure donor retention and acquisition. As an expert in the Foundations CRM database youll work closely with the Advancement Services Director to deliver uptodate data and support to campus partners.
In this dynamic role you will manage a portfolio of donors plan and execute fundraising campaigns and collaborate with campus partners on Mountaineer Gives Day. Your work with the Development Alumni Relations Marketing teams and Western students faculty and staff will ensure a cohesive and effective approach to donor engagement and fundraising. Youll also coordinate a comprehensive calendar of fundraising activities and actively engage with donors to foster ongoing support for the University
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree. Prior fundraising experience. Ability to travel for at least one week per quarter to visit WCU donors. Will work occasional nights and weekends. Must have the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially. Must be proficient with technology including CRM databases (Raisers Edge) Microsoft Office Microsoft Teams Zoom and Outlook.
Preferred Qualifications: Higher education fund raising experience. Graduate Degree. A degree from Western Colorado University. Business sales communications advertising or marketing experience. Fundraising certificates including Certified Fund Raising Executive. Experience working with Blackbaud products including Raisers Edge.
Compensation: $55000 to $60000. FLSA exempt. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan dental insurance retirement plan life insurance and other insurance options. After one year of employment Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.
Application Procedure: Apply online at Required attachments for online application include cover letter addressed to Ella Fahrlander Assistant Vice President Development resume and contact information for three references.
Please direct questions to Ella Fahrlander at .
Application deadline is June 20 2025 at 11:59PM (MDT).
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act in any materials you submit you may redact or remove ageidentifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte
Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of 3700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates 33% are graduate students and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries 50 states and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17 Westerns faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized rigorous and immersive education. Visitto learn more about the university.
Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison Colorado about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated community organizations enrich the lives of many in the tightknit community. Living in the valley one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals exhibitions performances wellness activities and more. In the winter many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of crosscountry trails. In the summer bikers hikers and runners explore 750plus miles of singletrack trails while others delight in fishing boating and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. PreK12 students are served by the highlyranked Gunnison Watershed School District.
Visit learn more about the University and learn about the WCU Foundation and fundraising efforts.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/vets.
Western Colorado University believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (for state classified positions with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement and our DEII Committee charge.
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:
Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any preemployment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at or (970).
WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS
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Employment Type
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