Part-time Development Coordinator, STEM & Morgridge College of Education

About the University of Denver

The University of Denver (DU), a private university, is the oldest independent university in the Rocky Mountain region, with approximately 12,900 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. DU is classified as an R1: Doctoral University – very high research activity as a Doctoral/Research University. Financial Times Higher Education, U.S. News, and The Princeton Review have consistently ranked DU among the nation’s top 100 universities and among the top three universities in the state of Colorado.

The University of Denver embodies the spirit of exploration and discovery that define our region and our history. With nationally recognized academic programs, a history of widespread influence, a forward-looking vision for a 21st-century education, and a deep commitment to promoting inclusion, we open a world of opportunity to students and empower Pioneers to make a difference around the world.

 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 depends on how well it values, engages, and includes the 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.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Part-Time Development Coordinator to join our team. This role will support donor stewardship, annual giving, special events, and special projects for the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science, the College of Natural Science and Mathematics, and the Morgridge College of Education within the University of Denver. The successful candidate will work closely with the development leaders in their assigned school and colleges to enhance donor relations and support fundraising initiatives.

This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Essential Functions

Annual Giving

• Serve as a liaison to the central annual giving team, providing unit-level strategy and information supporting campus-wide appeals.
• In partnership with the unit-based development team, identify priorities and funds for mini-campaigns on both an ad-hoc and annual basis and lead development and execution of appeals.
• In partnership with the unit-based development team, define and identify key metrics for constituent moves management from annual giving to leadership annual giving, as well as major and planned giving.
• Identify and manage data needs related to annual giving.
• Oversee annual participation in 1Day4DU coordinating closely with central annual giving, alumni engagement, and major gift officers.

Stewardship

• In partnership with the unit-based development team, steward annual and leadership annual giving donors for targeted priorities and funds through thoughtful impact-based communications.
• Partner with Donor Relations and Stewardship on impact reports for non-endowed funds and programs.
• Partner with the unit-embedded Marketing and Communications and Advancement to identify donor stories to promote fundraising initiatives. 

Event Assistance

• Assist in planning and executing unit-based fundraising events, ensuring all logistical details are managed efficiently.
• Provide administrative support for board and council meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, and taking minutes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for event participants, donors, and board members, ensuring clear and timely communication.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers to secure necessary resources and services for events.
• Assist in managing event budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring cost-effective solutions.
• Support the development and distribution of promotio