Colleen Meyer

Experience

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  Colorado State University

  Apr 2000 - Dec 2020

  Successfully re-energized a centralized donor relations and stewardship department; shifting from a transactional culture to embracing a high-quality, relationship-based donor services culture focused on gratitude and impact. Provided strategic and creative direction, thoughtful leadership, and passion for the alumni relations profession. Created an innovative, high-quality alumni engagement program that demonstrated gratitude, university pride, and compassion for more than 200,000 alumni world-wide. Led organization during time of leadership transition. Appointed by university president and alumni association board of directors to permanently lead organization in 2008. Managed comprehensive affinity marketing program focused on developing partnerships with national and local businesses to provide value to alumni and generate revenue for the association. Led organization during time of leadership transition. Managed all facets of gift-based membership program and other special projects including launching affinity license plate program and managing annual Distinguished Alumni Awards program.

  • Managing Director, Donor Relations & Stewardship

    Aug 2015 - Dec 2020

  • Executive Director, Alumni Association

    Jan 2008 - Aug 2015

  • Interim Executive Director, Alumni Association

    Jun 2007 - Jan 2008

  • Director, Affinity Programs, Alumni Association

    Aug 2004 - Jun 2007

  • Interim Executive Director, Alumni Association

    May 2003 - Aug 2004

  • Director, Membership and Special Projects

    Apr 2000 - Apr 2003
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  Blue Mesa Coaching

  Aug 2017 - Mar 2018

  Trained professional coach

  Completed professional coaching coursework and training through Blue Mesa Group's Transformational Coaching Program.

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  A Little Help (ALH)

  Mar 2022 - now

  Northern Colorado Director