The Regional Philanthropy Officer is a full-time remote position within University Advancement at Colorado Christian University (CCU). The Philanthropy Officer serves as a regional major gift officer identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and corporations within one of CCU’s strategic geographic regions.
Requirements
- At least a bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, nonprofit leadership or philanthropy from an accredited institution.
- Five+ years of major donor fundraising experience – and remote work experience preferred.
- Experience working with senior level executives and managing sensitive issues.
- Knowledge of higher education organizational culture, policies, and processes is preferred.
- Proven knowledge of a variety of business software applications and specifically Microsoft 365 products.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
- Ability to establish and maintain effecting working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
- Outstanding customer service skills and a donor-centric philosophy.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to effectively prioritize projects.
- Able to work independently and successfully with reliable professional judgement, often under time pressure.
- Ability to handle confidential matters with extreme discretion.
- Collaborative, team player.
- Able to balance many priorities, sometimes with tight deadlines.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Matching 403(b) retirement plan
- Excellent healthcare
- Tuition waiver program