By Jennifer Burris Olson

Funding Colorado College’s vision for 2010 is no small task; it requires a true visionary. So it came as little surprise that lanky Colorado native Stephen Elder was the man for the job. After four months as interim vice president for advancement, Elder was officially appointed to the position.

“Steve has raised the bar for this job,” President Richard F. Celeste said. “He enjoys enormous respect among his staff, and great confidence among our trustees. Perhaps most important, he shares my excitement about our ambitious effort to elevate Colorado College to the national leader in undergraduate liberal arts education. Steve will, in my judgment, bring the energy, conviction, and skills to raise the funds we need to be successful in this endeavor.”

As vice president for advancement, Elder will oversee alumni relations; communications; leadership and major gift initiatives; planned giving; the Annual Fund; foundation, corporate, and agency relations; and stewardship and donor-recognition programs.

Elder joined Colorado College in 1998, and was director of development during Colorado College’s most successful campaign, which concluded in 2001 and raised $10 million over its $83 million goal.

“Working toward that vision here at CC, a place I have come to love over the past five years, and to be here in Colorado, my home state, is a dream come true,” Elder said. “CC is a distinctive institution, and we have a tremendous opportunity to move ahead boldly and quickly with an innovative approach to engagement and fundraising.”

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