Program Manager, Forever Buffs Engagement and Outreach

Job Summary

Advancement at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Program Manager for Forever Buffs Engagement and Outreach! This role is responsible for contributing to the planning and execution of impactful donor and alumni engagement and stewardship efforts for the Alumni Association. This position is critical to the engagement efforts and joins a team that focuses on donor relations, alumni engagement, events, some marketing communications activities, budget management, and interacting with the Forever Buffs Advisory Board.

Under the guidance of the Senior Program Manager, Forever Buffs Engagement & Outreach this position is tasked with supporting the programmatic planning and execution that achieves the unit’s goals in stewarding donors, engaging alumni and other constituents, promoting the reputation of the Alumni Association, and increasing overall philanthropic support for CU Boulder.

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.

At CU Boulder Advancement, we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone matters and all can thrive. Our efforts around equity, inclusion, and belonging are integral to our mission and to our success as a division. We actively engage in learning, reflection, and the ongoing examination of systems, policies, and practices that perpetuate oppressive ideologies—including racism, sexism, ableism, and heterosexism.

We recognize our responsibility to lead by example and to support a culture that is inclusive, accountable, and grounded in respect for our colleagues, partners, and the communities we serve. We hold ourselves accountable through individual and divisional goals that assess progress, growth, and outcomes in alignment with our values and public mission.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Programmatic Oversight/Task Execution/Tactical Work

• Under the guidance of the Senior Program Manager, Forever Buffs Engagement & Outreach lead planning and execution of signature donor and alumni engagement programs and events; work towards exercising autonomy in these areas. These signature events will include but are not limited to athletic pre-game activities, Homecoming and Alumni weekend events, Forever Buffs Advisory board meetings and the Roaming Buffs travel launch event.
  
  Implement and support the tactical implementation of the Alumni Association engagement and outreach activities as specified.
• Manage program budgets, including forecasting, tracking expenditures, and ensuring funds are allocated and used in alignment with organizational priorities and fiscal policies.
• In partnership with the Senior Program Manager, Forever Buffs Engagement and Outreach and team members, review the effectiveness of programs and make suggestions for modifications and improvements.
• Review event, engagement and marketing communications materials, including but not limited to invitation/list generation, audience segmentation, special handling, registration, event communications, and post-engagement surveys.
• Complete inventory and asset management for event marketing materials, giveaway inventory and fleet of large event marketing props. Be responsible for a comprehensive inventory management plan to ensure giveaway items are stocked and explore new items to add.
• Serve as the event manager for the Forever Gold signature events. Based on the vision and strategy set forth by the Director, you will be responsible for the conceptualization, design, attendee management (list generation & registration), marketing & communications support, execution, and program management, including possible sourcing and management of student and professional volunteers, from pre-event to post. Lead alumni engagement follow-up and stewardship processes which may include writing follow-up communications and surveys, inputting and ensuring accuracy of contact reports, and ensuring alumni are classified in correct categories for further communication activities.
• Support the CU System significant…