Philanthropy Officer

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