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Sr Fundraising Technology Specialist

Job summary

Denver

Work model

Hybrid · 3 days home
1 week ago
Job description

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Higher Education!

At the University of Colorado System Administration, we are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Join our team and have a direct impact on shaping the future of higher education.

Position Summary

This role supports the Office of Advancement in maximizing the effectiveness of fundraising and marketing technology tools. You will help teams leverage platforms, adopt new functionality, improve operations, and sustain consistent use of tools and processes.

  • Location: Colorado (Applicants must be residents or able to relocate within a month).
  • Work Model: Flexibility-first hybrid approach with periodic in-office requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maintain a thorough understanding of core annual giving and digital marketing tools, including:
    • GiveCampus
    • Data analytics (Cognos, Tableau, Donor Centrics)
    • Salesforce (Kindsight Ascend CRM)
    • Marketing Cloud
    • Double the Donation
    • Email accessibility and creation tools
  • Assess gaps between current tool utilization and available capabilities to identify improvements in configuration, processes, and training.
  • Stay informed on new features, including AI-related functionality, and coordinate testing or pilots.
  • Act as a business-side partner to translate user needs between business and technical colleagues.
  • Maintain a structured intake process for requests and track work within shared workflow management tools.
  • Develop guidelines, best practices, and documentation to promote shared standards.
  • Support change management, onboarding, and refresher training for users.

What We Offer

  • Salary: $74,000 - $80,000.
  • Benefits:
    • Comprehensive medical, dental, disability, life, and vision insurance.
    • Multiple retirement planning options, including a 10% employer contribution to a 401(a) plan.
    • Generous leave: sick, vacation, at least 12 paid holidays, and a winter break.
    • 6 weeks of parental leave.
    • Tuition benefit program.
    • Free RTD EcoPass and onsite parking.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • Three (3) years of experience supporting user adoption, documentation, process improvement, or training.
  • Three (3) years of experience working with multiple stakeholder groups.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience in annual giving, fundraising operations, advancement services, digital marketing, or higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Five (5) years of relevant professional experience.
  • Experience translating user needs into technical requirements.
  • Familiarity with platforms like GiveCampus, Salesforce, or Marketing Cloud.
  • Experience in business-side coordination for shared platforms and supporting post-launch improvements.
  • Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools for operational workflows.

How to Apply

Please submit the following as separate documents:

  1. A cover letter identifying how you meet the minimum qualifications and your interest in the position.
  2. A resume including all relevant experience.

Apply via the official CU Careers portal. All applications must be submitted through this system; emailed materials will not be considered.

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer.