Regional Development Officer

Reporting to the Steamboat Springs Campus Vice President and the Foundation Director of Development in a shared role, the Regional Development Officer (RDO) serves as the lead fundraiser in the assigned geographic area on behalf of the Colorado Mountain College Foundation and the College. The RDO will identify, research, cultivate, solicit, and steward individuals, businesses, and grant-making organizations to secure annual funds, programmatic and capital campaigns, and/or planned gifts. This position works in direct and daily partnership with the Steamboat Springs Campus Vice President and receives fundraising coordination and tracking via the direct supervision of the Director of Development, with the Foundation CEO providing strategic guidance. Coordination of donor events in the region is also required.

The RDO will effectively communicate the College’s vision, mission, and funding needs. This position will work in tandem with CMC and CMC Foundation leadership in identifying and securing appointments with community members; inclusive of assisting and working with CMC Foundation Board members (and assigned County Trustee when appropriate) as an identifier, connector, and college ambassador with local prospects and community members.

The RDO will plan and attend events for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and the community. This position may also be asked to represent the campus in the business community such as with the Rotary and Chamber, and partner with the Campus VP on working with other non-profit and government entities.

The ability to close major(4-6+ figure) gifts and establish/have collaborative relationships and coordinate with external community partners is essential. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, flexible, high-energy, and a creative problem-solver with a strong ability to work independently.

See the attached link for more details.

https://coloradomtn.edu/employment/regional-development-officer-part-time-steamboat-springs/