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Program Manager, Donor and Relations, Leeds School of Business

Position Number: 7127092
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Program Manager, Donor and Relations, Leeds School of Business

Requisition Number: 71776
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 17-May-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

Advancement at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Program Manager for Donor Communications and Relations!
This role is responsible for contributing to the planning and execution of impactful donor and alumni engagement and stewardship efforts for the Leeds School of Business. This role serves as a dedicated communications and content resource and is responsible for translating complex funding priorities and programmatic impact into compelling, donor-centered narratives. This position advances philanthropic relationships through high-quality writing, tailored collateral, and the stewardship of a robust content infrastructure that supports the full donor lifecycle. This position operates with a high degree of autonomy, self-directing their workflow to meet team priorities, manage concurrent projects, and deliver polished communications on set timelines. This is a support-service function providing writing, content, and program management support to internal advancement partners rather than engaging independently with donors, key faculty, or university administration leadership.
Under the guidance of the Senior Director of Development Operations, this position is tasked with supporting the programmatic planning and execution that achieves the unit's goals in cultivating and stewarding donors, engaging alumni and other constituents, promoting the reputation of the Leeds School of Business and increasing overall philanthropic support for the school and CU Boulder.
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.

Who We Are

CU Boulder Advancement is committed to a culture of joy, motivated by collaboration, passionate about excellence and driven by impact. These four values define the culture and drive engagement and fundraising success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone matters and all can thrive. This dedication is rooted in our core values and our mission to drive impactful fundraising and engagement. Our team actively engages in learning, reflection, and the transformation of systems, policies, and practices that perpetuate oppressive ideologies-including racism, sexism, ableism, and heterosexism. We recognize our responsibility to lead by example in building a supportive and inclusive culture for both internal colleagues and external partners. We hold ourselves accountable through individual and divisional goals that continuously assess our progress, growth, and outcomes-ensuring alignment with our mission and values every step of the way.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Advancement Communications and Content Development

Serve as a primary writing and content resource for the Leeds advancement team. With a focus on the frontline fundraising team and donor relations team, this position will produce tailored communications that advance donor conversations across the giving continuum.
Draft, edit, and refine a broad range of donor-facing and internal collateral including impact reports, case statements, one-pagers, and gift proposals.
Translate complex academic programs, research initiatives, and student outcomes into accessible, compelling narratives aligned with donor interests and Leeds funding priorities.
Under the direction of the Senior Director for Development Operations and in partnership with the Assistant Director of Donor Relations, develop and manage a suite of versatile collateral templates and content assets that can be adapted by advancement staff for varied donor audiences and giving levels.
Drive collaboration and coordination with Advancement Marketing and Communications

Stewardship and Donor Relations Support

Partner with the Assistant Director of Donor Relations to implement customized stewardship touchpoints, to include written acknowledgments, broad based impact updates, and recognition content for major gift donors to the Leeds School.
Support the development and documentation of stewardship program frameworks, ensuring consistent and meaningful recognition that reinforces donor loyalty and continued engagement.
Coordinate the creation of gift reporting materials, drawing on data and programmatic updates to communicate fund impact with clarity and credibility.
Collaborate with Advancement Donor Relations to ensure the best experience for donors and efficient use of resources.

Content Management

Build and maintain an organized library of content assets including template language, program summaries, impact statistics, and funding priority narratives for use across the Leeds advancement team.
Supervise and synthesize information about Leeds academic programs, school priorities, and institutional achievements to ensure advancement content reflects current and accurate messaging.
Develop and maintain internal processes and documentation that support content consistency, version control, and efficient content retrieval across the team.
Provide ongoing content support and guidance to frontline and donor relations staff, helping them select and adapt existing materials to meet specific donor engagement needs.

Project Coordination and Administrative Support

Project-manage proposal development for major gift asks through the coordination of data gathering, writing collaboration, review cycles, and final production.
Incorporate feedback from multiple reviewers with sound editorial judgment, managing timelines and revision processes to ensure materials are delivered accurately and on schedule.
Take on special projects as needed, serve on internal task forces, and perform related duties as assigned by the Senior Director for Development Operations.
Represent the Leeds Advancement team at cross-divisional engagements and Leeds events.

What You Should Know

This position may require local, regional, and out-of-state travel to engage with university constituents.
This position has the ability to work a hybrid schedule with some days on campus and some days remote.
This position will occasionally be required to work evenings/weekends.

What We Can Offer

The salary range is $65,000 - $75,000 annually. Relocation assistance is available within Advancement guidelines.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be engaged. Be strategic. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, or combination of education and experience may substitute.
Experience: 1 year of professional, job-related experience.

What You Will Need

Ability to establish and enhance interpersonal relationships, including ability to coordinate and manage volunteers.
Strong communication skills including the ability to participate in public events and represent Advancement and the university in a professional manner.
Ability to analyze information/situations and solve problems.
Ability to exercise a high degree of tact, discretion, and collaboration in working with a diverse range of constituents including employees, students, volunteers, alumni, donors, and campus colleagues.
Ability to organize and manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously; ability to work independently and on a team and adapt to changing priorities.
Strong attention to detail and to visual appeal of presentation materials.
Growth mindset, resilience and perseverance.
Ability to champion the shared values of the Office of Advancement.
Public speaking skills.
Ability to embrace a self-starter/self-learning approach.
Strong data/database management and manipulation skills.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by May 17, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Program-Manager-Donor-and-Relations-Leeds-School-of-Business/71776