Assistant Director of Development, Warner College of Natural Resources

Job overview

The Assistant Director of Development, Warner College of Natural Resources works onsite in Fort Collins, CO. The salary range is $65,000–$75,000 per year. The role supports the Warner College of Natural Resources development team at Colorado State University Foundation, the university’s nonprofit partner. The position cultivates donor relationships, manages a portfolio of prospects, and secures philanthropic support for the college. Through proposals, stewardship, and collaboration with alumni, donors, faculty, the dean, and campus colleagues, the role advances fundraising goals that benefit students and faculty.

What you'll do

• Identify and cultivate donor relationships toward philanthropic support of $50,000 or more
• manage a portfolio of 125 prospects
• prepare and present proposals aligned with donor interests and college goals
• steward and retain donors while developing new prospects
• contribute to development strategy and performance goals
• engage alumni, donors, parents, and students
• collaborate with faculty, the dean, and campus colleagues
• maintain confidentiality and follow gift policies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant director of development

fundraising

major gifts

donor relations

warner college of natural resources

fort collins co

colorado state university foundation

$65k–$75k/year

donor portfolio

philanthropy

national travel

higher education

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• employee assistance program
• employer-sponsored life insurance
• voluntary 403(b) retirement plan
• 401(a) defined contribution plan with a 12% employer contribution and two-year vesting schedule.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of relevant fundraising, donor/alumni relations, higher-education advancement, or equivalent relationship-building experience. The role requires willingness to work non-standard hours and travel nationally. CFRE certification or a master’s degree is preferred.

About the employer

Colorado State Univ Foundation is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Grantmaking and Giving Services. Sector: 81.