Senior Director of Development, BioFrontiers Institute (Limited-Term)
Company:
University of Colorado Boulder
Job Location:
Category:
Development and Fundraising
Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time
Requisition Number: 71719
Location: Boulder, Colorado
City: Boulder
State: Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Part-Time
Posting Close Date: 01-May-2026
Date Posted: 01-May-2026
Job Summary
Advancement at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Senior Director of Development, BioFrontiers Institute)!
This role is a key strategic partner within CU Boulder Advancement and serves as the lead Advancement liaison for the BioFrontiers Institute. This is a limited-term, part-time role requiring a highly focused, strategic approach to fundraising and engagement.
This position is responsible for serving as the institute's fundraising expert and will carry an elevated and impactful portfolio of donors. The Senior Director often engages in strategic conversations with leadership and uses their fundraising tenure and expertise to engage and move donors toward higher levels of giving potential, mainly focusing on solicitations of $25,000+.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
CU Boulder Advancement is committed to a culture of joy, motivated by collaboration, passionate about excellence and driven by impact. These four values define the culture and drive engagement and fundraising success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone matters and all can thrive. This dedication is rooted in our core values and our mission to drive impactful fundraising and engagement. Our team actively engages in learning, reflection, and the transformation of systems, policies, and practices that perpetuate oppressive ideologies-including racism, sexism, ableism, and heterosexism. We recognize our responsibility to lead by example in building a supportive and inclusive culture for both internal colleagues and external partners. We hold ourselves accountable through individual and divisional goals that continuously assess our progress, growth, and outcomes-ensuring alignment with our mission and values every step of the way.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Portfolio Management and Donor Engagement
The salary range for this 60% time position is $84,000-$88,000 annually. Relocation assistance is available within Advancement guidelines.
Benefits
At the , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the program.
Be Statements
Be dynamic. Be impactful. Be Boulder.
What We Require
To apply, please submit the following materials:
Please apply by May 1, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying 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.
Location: Boulder, Colorado
City: Boulder
State: Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Part-Time
Posting Close Date: 01-May-2026
Date Posted: 01-May-2026
Job Summary
Advancement at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Senior Director of Development, BioFrontiers Institute)!
This role is a key strategic partner within CU Boulder Advancement and serves as the lead Advancement liaison for the BioFrontiers Institute. This is a limited-term, part-time role requiring a highly focused, strategic approach to fundraising and engagement.
This position is responsible for serving as the institute's fundraising expert and will carry an elevated and impactful portfolio of donors. The Senior Director often engages in strategic conversations with leadership and uses their fundraising tenure and expertise to engage and move donors toward higher levels of giving potential, mainly focusing on solicitations of $25,000+.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
CU Boulder Advancement is committed to a culture of joy, motivated by collaboration, passionate about excellence and driven by impact. These four values define the culture and drive engagement and fundraising success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone matters and all can thrive. This dedication is rooted in our core values and our mission to drive impactful fundraising and engagement. Our team actively engages in learning, reflection, and the transformation of systems, policies, and practices that perpetuate oppressive ideologies-including racism, sexism, ableism, and heterosexism. We recognize our responsibility to lead by example in building a supportive and inclusive culture for both internal colleagues and external partners. We hold ourselves accountable through individual and divisional goals that continuously assess our progress, growth, and outcomes-ensuring alignment with our mission and values every step of the way.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Portfolio Management and Donor Engagement
- Manage a highly selective portfolio of individual prospects and entities, prioritizing those with the greatest capacity for major and principal gifts.
- Focus on quality over volume, advancing a smaller number of high-potential relationships toward significant philanthropic investment.
- Develop and implement strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans in alignment with BioFrontiers Institute priorities.
- Conduct targeted donor outreach and visits, prioritizing opportunities with the highest likelihood of impact.
- Design and facilitate strategic donor engagement events and experiences such as symposiums, faculty showcases, and small-scale convenings that align with BioFrontiers priorities and major/principal gift strategy, ensuring each engagement advances prospect cultivation and pipeline development.
- Partner with advancement colleagues to co-manage and advance complex donor strategies.
- Maintain clear and timely documentation of strategies, contact reports, and proposals.
- Serve as a strategic advancement partner to BioFrontiers Institute leadership, focusing on a defined set of priority initiatives.
- Contribute to the development and alignment of top-tier philanthropic opportunities, particularly those with major gift and principal gift potential.
- Provide targeted input on campaign strategy and positioning as it relates to the BioFrontiers Institute.
- Engage selectively in high-value planning conversations where advancement's perspective is most critical.
- Grow philanthropic totals by deepening collaboration with advancement and other campus colleagues for enhanced donor engagement. This involves participating in regular internal meetings and engagement opportunities (task forces, frontline fundraiser meetings, etc.).
- Work closely with the institute's leadership, faculty and volunteers to develop and implement fundraising strategies in order to meet established goals and objectives.
- Facilitate productive relationships daily between donors and CU administrators, faculty and staff to ensure effectiveness of programs.
- Represent the University at events to support CU and cultivate donors.
- Other duties as assigned.
- This position will require local, regional, and out-of-state travel to meet with donors.
- This position has the ability to work a hybrid schedule with some days on campus and some days remote.
- This position will occasionally be required to work evenings/weekends.
- This is a part-time, limited term appointment expected to end 1 year from the start date.
The salary range for this 60% time position is $84,000-$88,000 annually. Relocation assistance is available within Advancement guidelines.
Benefits
At the , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the program.
Be Statements
Be dynamic. Be impactful. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, or a combination of education and experience may substitute.
- Experience: 5+ years of professional, job-related experience.
- Expert knowledge of fundraising techniques, especially in a higher education/nonprofit environment. Ability to set and guide direction of fundraising efforts and influence others through subject matter expertise.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities; able to appropriately manage time and meet set timelines.
- Ability to take constructive feedback from leadership and campus partners.
- Ability to champion the shared values of the Office of Advancement.
- Ability to exercise a high degree of tact, discretion, and collaboration in working with a diverse range of constituents including employees, students, volunteers, alumni, donors, and campus colleagues.
- Phenomenal relationship building skills.
- Growth mindset, resilience and perseverance.
- 8+ years of experience in major gifts.
- Experience planning and implementing comprehensive fundraising campaigns.
- Experience working in a non-profit or higher education environment.
- Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification.
- Master's degree (or equivalent experience) in related area of study.
- Software Used: Microsoft Office products including Copilot 365 and Teams, donor tracking software (Salesforce), Zoom, LinkedIn, ChatGPT.edu.
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
Please apply by May 1, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying 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.
