We are a team of about 250 colleagues working across four campuses, the central university system and the University of Colorado Foundation with a collective passion for inspiring donors and investing their gifts in what matters to them. Together we promote and ensure the university’s long-term sustainability and success. Learn more about our structure and leadership, and what guides our work.
Our culture appeals to engaged and passionate colleagues.
We are growing rapidly and always looking for colleagues with skills, passion and a focus on results.
We work in a variety of exciting and fulfilling disciplines.
About 100 of our team members are gift officers. But CU Advancement is also home to talented professionals in:
- administrative support
- alumni relations
- annual giving
- data and analytics
- donor relations
- events and stewardship
- finance and gift administration
- gift planning and leadership giving
- information technology
- marketing and communications
- operations
- prospect development
- talent management
We work in the best place on Earth.
Located in beautiful, sunny Colorado (which is awesome for so many reasons), the University of Colorado advances the economy, health and culture of our communities and beyond. It has educated more than 435,000 students who have become catalysts in business, arts, health and community growth. CU’s four campuses feature top-tier faculty and hands-on learning opportunities in an environment where students thrive. Learn more about our university system here.
Our campus Advancement teams at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU Boulder, CU Colorado Springs and CU Denver are located in Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs and downtown Denver, respectively. Our central Advancement and CU Foundation team are located in offices in downtown Denver.
Benefits and Perks
Medical Plans
Medical Plans
CU Foundation employees become eligible for medical plans on the first of the month following their start date.
Dental and Vision Plans
Dental and Vision Plans
Employees are eligible for dental and vision plans, both of which are 100% employer paid.
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employees become eligible for the plan on the first of the month after 30 days. The CU Foundation matches the first 6% of contributions.
Holidays
Holidays
Th CU Foundation provides 10 holidays plus up to 2 additional floating holidays per calendar year
Paid Time Off
Paid Time Off
New employees can accrue up to 25 days of paid time off in the first year of their employment.
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
The CU Foundation will contribute $2,000 per year to HSAs.
Free Parking
Free Parking
All employees may utilize an underground parking garage located beneath the building at no cost to them.
Life Insurance, Accidental Death Insurance, Long Term Disability
Life Insurance, Accidental Death Insurance, Long Term Disability
Lifestyle Spending Account
Lifestyle Spending Account
CU Foundation employees qualify to participate in a lifestyle spending account, eligible quarterly.
Additional Benefits Include: Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Hybrid Schedule, Free underground garage parking, Employee Assistance Program, CollegeInvest 529 Savings Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Student Loan Forgiveness program qualified employer, Onsite mini-gym
Still not sold?
Join us at CU because you will:
- Partner with the very best donors!
- Work alongside creative, hardworking and passionate colleagues.
- Discover fantastic opportunities for professional development and training.
- Find ample room to grow—we love to promote internally.
- Have fun at regular retreats, and team-building and recreational activities.
- Receive great benefits and perks, including exceptional health care and retirement plans, time off and tuition reimbursement.
Did we mention the sunshine?
Current openings
Current openings
Thank you for your interest. We currently do not have any open positions available. Please check back later for updates.