About the University of Denver

The University of Denver is a private institution dedicated to the public good. Here, we create a better future for all.

Through the 4D Experience, our community members build skills, knowledge and perspective at our campuses nestled in the vibrant city of Denver and the Rocky Mountains. As globally-minded citizens, we strive to make a difference in the world and create real, lasting change through collaborations and cutting-edge research designed to solve real-world challenges. For over 150 years, DU has offered a multitude of disciplines, majors and degrees designed to prepare students for lives and careers of purpose.

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 is dependent on how well it values, engages, and includes the rich diversity of 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.

Position Summary

The Prospect Development Coordinator focuses on fulling requests for information, providing preliminary research and prospect management for University of Denver fundraisers across all units, and assisting in project management for the Prospect Development team, while maintaining the integrity of the database by performing regular data audits and cleanup.

Essential Functions

Prospect Research

• Research identified prospects, including validating wealth screening data using research techniques.
• Utilize in-house data, online resources, and other reference sources to research individuals, providing updates to constituent biographic data, contact information, employment information, and relationship mapping.
• Compile basic prospect profiles, briefings, and other formatted reports for a variety of audiences and situations such as events, travel, and other purposes as needed.
• Support Prospect Development team with prospect identification projects through regular review of internal reports, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, etc.
• Provide research support to the Director of Prospect Development and Prospect Development Team for specific research projects as needed.
• Regularly review, monitor, and disseminate local, national, and specialty publications proactively for information on alumni and prospects. Generate and disseminate standard communications and reports summarizing identified information.

Prospect Management and Data Quality Control

• Conduct routine data audits and necessary clean-up of person, prospect, and pipeline data for quality control.
• Regularly monitor and review prospect management data to identify needs for action, update, or additional training. Work with multiple stakeholders to identify their needs and ensure best practices in prospect development.
• Participate in recurring portfolio consultations, ensuring accurate tracking of relevant prospect strategy information, research needs, assignment and data hygiene updates, etc.
• Support the Director of Prospect Development in monitoring the Institutional Portfolio and Division Pipeline, assisting in developing and preparing reports for leadership to track major gift activity as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality and completeness. Collaborate with Prospect Development and other Advancement Operations stakeholders on ways to utilize data to improve development and engagement results.

Administrative Support, Training, and Other Responsibilities

• Provide support for frontline colleagues with the CRM Database (PioSphere), and other integrated/aligned fundraising tools, subscriptions, reports, and services.
• Coordinate new user set-up and training in partnership with Advancement Operations and Development stakeholders.
• Contribute updates to process and policy documentation as needed.
• Assist the team with maintaining quality control standards for materials produced by the Prospect Development Team, ensuring high degree of accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Monitor and participate in relevant listservs, publications, and professional groups to maintain a strong knowledge of developments in the fields of prospect research, prospect management, and data management functions.
• Gain and maintain awareness of issues within the prospect development profession, particularly relating to ethics, privacy, and compliance, data analytics, and AI, and of the goals and activities of DU and its peer institutions.

Partnerships & University Citizenship

• Serve as an active and collaborative partner to all central and unit-based advancement functions to foster strategic, effective, and collaborative fundraising practices.
• Model One DU leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Professional or academic experience applying research and analytical techniques, emphasizing the ability to gather, evaluate, and synthesize information from various sources and present information clearly and cohesively.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to present information in formal and informal settings and impart understanding of complex ideas to others.
• Ability to apply an ethical code and good judgment, and to handle confidential materials and situations with sensitivity and discretion.
• Experience demonstrating scrupulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven ability to prioritize and work independently, responsibly, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to take initiative, keep a positive attitude and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Strong competency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Required Qualifications

We welcome applications from all candidates, including first-generation applicants and individuals from diverse backgrounds, such as veterans and those with disabilities. We welcome you to apply if you meet the minimum requirements listed below and are enthusiastic about the work.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience (Veterans with equivalent combination of military certification/education and experience may substitute for the degree qualification).
• 2 years of related experience in an administrative or research environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CRM software.
• Experience in higher education advancement or similarly complex non-profit environment.

Working Environment

• Standard open office environment.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.
• Eligible for hybrid work.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for an extended period.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus 

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., some nights and weekends as required.  In accordance with the University’s flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) June 20, 2025.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 8.

Hourly Range:
The hourly range for the position is $25.54 - $29.63.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.