The University of Denver (DU) is building an advancement enterprise that mirrors the excellence of our great institution. Advancement efforts at DU have a tremendous impact through our relationships with DU’s remarkable students, dedicated donors, inspiring alumni, engaged families, and wonderful friends. DU is committed to building and fostering a culture of deep engagement and philanthropy in support of our institution as we implement the DU IMPACT 2025 vision. As a part of that effort, we are continuing to grow
a team of collaborative, curious, results-oriented, and mission-driven advancement professionals who value inclusivity and who possess a deep respect for one another and for our shared profession.

Position Summary

The University of Denver is seeking an experienced, driven, and passionate fundraiser to join our Advancement team as the Director of Development.

Essential Functions

Fundraising

• Develop meaningful and productive relationships with a portfolio of major gift donors including
  alumni, friends, parents and community members.
• This position is responsible for engaging philanthropic support for Daniels priorities and will work
  primarily with major, principal, and planned gift donors assigned to his/her portfolio.
• The Director is responsible for achieving annual goals and metrics set in collaboration with
  University development leadership.

Leadership

• In partnership with the Executive Director Development for Daniels, establish fundraising priorities
  for Daniels based on the strategic vision for the University of Denver (IMPACT 2025) as well as the
  strategic vision for Daniels (Daniels in Focus). Help educate colleagues and peers across campus on
  those priorities.
• Engage in the advancement goal-setting process for fundraising and engagement metrics.
• Effectively and responsibly steward budgetary and other resources to advance the mission of the
  University of Denver.

Partnerships & University Citizenship

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to form and fully leverage cross-functional teams of colleagues, volunteers, and
  academic/University leaders toward closure of transformational gifts.
• Must have strong communication skills, including the ability to speak and write effectively and
  persuasively; draft compelling proposals and letters.
• Must be able to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Must be able to manage time well, particularly while managing competing priorities.
• Ability to manage budgets and allocate resources effectively and responsibly.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 5 years of paid fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated ability to provide fundraising strategy and support to academic/organizational leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to secure major gifts ($50,000+) and principal gifts ($1 million+) by strategically
  managing a portfolio and fostering meaningful relationships.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree.
• Higher education fundraising experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working in and/or leading a college-based development environment.

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

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

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) October 5, 2026.

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 12.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000

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 based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.