Director of Development

Director of Development

The Director of Development is a strategic leader responsible for cultivating and strengthening philanthropic relationships to advance the organization's mission. This position will focus on the Colorado School of Public Health. This person will be a thought partner for the Dean of the School for all fundraising. This person will work with faculty, staff, alumni, board members, community leaders, and third-party organizations to create experiences that will cultivate annual, major, and principal gifts.

The Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) is a unique and collaborative graduate school that combines the collective expertise of three Colorado universities : the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz) in Aurora, Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in Greeley, Colorado. The Colorado School of Public Health is the only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top tier faculty and students from across the country, and providing a vital contribution towards ensuring our region's health and wellbeing. The school's faculty, staff, and students work together to treat people with dignity, respect, and compassion, share knowledge, and conduct innovative research and community service to actively address public health issues including chronic disease, access to healthcare, environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, costly injuries, and more.

Key responsibilities include :

• Developing and implementing strategic plans for engaging the community and stakeholders in philanthropic support of the Colorado School of Public Health.
• Leading major and principal gifts, working closely with organizational leadership to ensure a positive experience for benefactors.
• Maximizing annual giving donations to the school.
• Managing process and issues around accurate reporting, gift stewardship, and faculty support on development efforts.

This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Philanthropy brings people together; it's a driving force in accelerating the pace of discovery, attracting and retaining excellent students and faculty, and delivering world-class prevention and care. At the Office of Advancement at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, we put our passions to work. We have the privilege to collaborate with people who want to make a difference in the world people who want to make an impact on humanity that may be felt long after they have passed.

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including :

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s) :

Questions should be directed to : Shannon Palombi, Shannon.Palombi@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins : Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by December 1, 2025.

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $101,166-$110,000. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases.