Posted:
5/14/2025, 2:27:35 AM
Location(s):
Colorado, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Sales & Account Management
Position Summary:
Job Description:
Annual Giving Coordinator
Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time 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, WCU's day-of-giving.
Responsibilities: The Annual Giving Coordinator is responsible for driving Western Colorado University’s annual fundraising efforts, including managing Fall Appeals, Mountaineer Gives Day, and supporting campus partners with one-off appeals. This role involves achieving ambitious goals by utilizing Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge to track progress, analyze campaign success, and ensure donor retention and acquisition. As an expert in the Foundation’s CRM database, you’ll work closely with the Advancement Services Director to deliver up-to-date 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. You'll also coordinate a comprehensive calendar of fundraising activities and actively engage with donors to foster ongoing support for the University
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s 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 (Raiser’s 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 Raiser’s Edge.
Compensation: $55,000 to $60,000. 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 www.Western.edu/jobs. 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 [email protected].
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 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.
Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte
Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of ~3,700 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, Western’s faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized, rigorous, and immersive education. Visit http://www.western.edu to 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 tight-knit 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 cross-country trails. In the summer, bikers, hikers, and runners explore 750-plus miles of singletrack trails, while others delight in fishing, boating, and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. Pre-K-12 students are served by the highly-ranked Gunnison Watershed School District.
Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about the University and https://elevatewestern.org/ to 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 pre-employment 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 [email protected] or (970) 943-3140.
WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS
Website: https://western.edu/
Headquarter Location: Gunnison, Colorado, United States
Year Founded: 1901