Colorado School of Mines Foundation Looking for Program Manager, Pipeline Development Full Time

Job Purpose: Support the Mines Foundation by providing a personalized engagement and giving experience for identified
donor groups. Responsible for developing relationships with the early- to mid-level donor pipeline by implementing fundraising and digital
strategies. Oversee programs and committees like ’DiggerDial Engagement Center, Faculty and Staff Giving Committee, student
philanthropy and young alumni. Reports to the director of pipeline development.  

About Us: Come and join an
engaging and highly collaborative team at the Mines Foundation. We are looking for an organized and driven individual to use their skills to
help us fulfill our mission of financially supporting Colorado School of Mines. This role has an opportunity to shape programs and
strategies to best engage the Mines community.  

Compensation: The compensation range for this position is
$51,000-58,000 year. This target is based on available budget and the level and scope of the role. An offer will be made commensurate to the
candidate’s experience, education, and qualifications as they pertain to the duties of this position.  

Benefits: This role qualifies for participation in the Foundation’s benefits plans. Medical, Dental, and Vision
plans are offered and covered 90% by the Foundation. These plans may also cover dependents. Also partially covered by the Foundation are
Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and supplemental Life Insurance.
Additionally available are a 403(b) with contribution from the employer and the ability to participate in a flexible spending account (FSA).
Employees may participate in any number of these plans not being required to participate in all of them to participate in any of
them.  

Duties include, but are not limited to:   

• Collaborate with director to create
  strategies that deliver a personalized, concierge-like experience for identified donor groups with focus on building the early- to mid-level
  donor pipeline through acquisition and retention fundraising strategies.  
• Connect with key donor audiences with focus on
  engagement movement and quality fundraising outreach to build a robust early- to mid-level young donor pipeline (student- to 20-year
  alumni).  
• Oversee pipeline development committees, volunteers and multi-faceted programs, including ’DiggerDial and the
  transition to an engagement center, Faculty and Staff Giving Committee, student philanthropy, and young alumni. 
• Guide
  communication strategies to execute multi-channel engagement, solicitation, and stewardship materials.  
• Assist with data
  management, fundraising analysis, and pipeline recommendations for programs of oversight.  

• Transition
  ’DiggerDial to a digital engagement center with capabilities of phone, text, video and surveys.  
• Liaise with contracted
  vendor on the oversight of calling operations. Includes management of student callers, strategy development for solicitation and engagement
  communications, and assessment of program performance.
• Partner with vendors and internal teams on oversight of data and technology
  systems to ensure appropriate use of systems, data and reports. 

• Develop campus partnerships that strengthen
  philanthropic culture, including faculty, staff and student leaders; president’s office; student activities office; academic
  departments; and athletics. 
• Co-manage Faculty & Staff Giving Committee driving fundraising efforts.
• Co-manage student
  OreGiver Ambassadors and drive student giving efforts.  
• Oversee a student office assistant. Assign tasks to achieve program goals
  specifically related to student philanthropy and digital engagement initiatives.  

• Contribute to all-encompassing
  team efforts like crowdfunding, giving days, and mass communications by accomplishing related tasks and special projects as
  requested.  

Skills/Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from
  an accredited college or university  
• Minimum three (3) years direct experience in a fundraising or related environment;
  preferably within higher-education   
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to navigate through database systems
  and software  
• Ability to create effective marketing materials; seek out opportunities to progress programs  
• Ability to promote effective working relationships to accomplish objectives and build team support  
• Excellent customer
  service skills; sets high standards and seeks ways to improve service  
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills:
  communicates effectively and convincingly  
• High organizational skills with strong attention to detail.  Ability to organize
  & motivate others to achieve goals  
• Ability to analyze problems using logic and initiative to reach solutions and make
  sound decisions  
• Project management experience: Plans, designs, carries out projects/tasks meeting well-defined objectives
  and deadlines  
• Embody the values of CSMF: Mutual Support, Integrity, Respect, Service