University of Utah
Development Director
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Job Title:
Director of DevelopmentLocation:
Salt Lake City, UTSchedule:
Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; hybrid in-person and remote schedule possiblePay Rate Range:
$85,000 – $95,000Close Date:
Open Until FilledJob Summary
University Neighborhood Partners (UNP) and University Advancement seek a Director of Development committed to supporting community-based programming on the west side of the Salt Lake Valley. The Director of Development is pivotal in establishing and deepening relationships between UNP and donors at all levels and manages all fundraising activities from annual giving to major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The Director of Development is a key leadership role reporting to the Director of UNP and Chief Philanthropy Officer for Campus.The mission of University Neighborhood Partners (UNP) is to bring together university and West side people and resources in reciprocal learning, action, and benefit — a community coming together. UNP convenes faculty, students, West Side residents, community organizations, and agencies to work together to address resident-identified community priorities.Responsibilities
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description including to:Work with the Director of University Neighborhood Partners (UNP) to develop short- and long-term fundraising goals for UNP and to develop case and project statements that may be used in solicitations and grant proposals.Create and implement a comprehensive plan to grow UNP’s donor base and increase philanthropic revenue and over time to meet departmental & institutional goals.Identify and implement the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies key to the successful engagement of major gift donors and prospects while actively managing and advancing an appropriately sized major gift portfolio.Strategically expand corporate partnerships/sponsorships, developing funding opportunities and building relationships with marketing and philanthropic divisions of companies and businesses.Work with University Advancement to coordinate donor strategies and expand the donor pool with prospect research, including establishing fundraising benchmarks and tracking progress.Support and work in partnership with the marketing and communications manager, partnership managers and teams, and other UNP staff to learn about the priorities of the teams and as advanced by the director.Communicate effectively with entity and institutional leaders as well as with multilingual/multicultural community residents and other interested parties.Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communication, Public Relations, English, or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Five years experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, business, public relations, annual, corporate or foundation giving which includes two years of budgeting and supervisory experience. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Experience in grant or proposal writing, public speaking, a background working with print and/or electronic media, an understanding of university fundraising practices and personnel management is preferred.Preferred Qualifications
Fundraising experience with annual giving, major and deferred gifts, corporate and foundation giving.Lived experience of diverse communities in the west side of the Salt Lake Valley.Multilingual.Master’s Degree preferred.Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.Required Documents
ResumeCover LetterList of ReferencesContact Information
University Human Resource Management250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
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Director of DevelopmentLocation:
Salt Lake City, UTSchedule:
Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; hybrid in-person and remote schedule possiblePay Rate Range:
$85,000 – $95,000Close Date:
Open Until FilledJob Summary
University Neighborhood Partners (UNP) and University Advancement seek a Director of Development committed to supporting community-based programming on the west side of the Salt Lake Valley. The Director of Development is pivotal in establishing and deepening relationships between UNP and donors at all levels and manages all fundraising activities from annual giving to major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The Director of Development is a key leadership role reporting to the Director of UNP and Chief Philanthropy Officer for Campus.The mission of University Neighborhood Partners (UNP) is to bring together university and West side people and resources in reciprocal learning, action, and benefit — a community coming together. UNP convenes faculty, students, West Side residents, community organizations, and agencies to work together to address resident-identified community priorities.Responsibilities
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description including to:Work with the Director of University Neighborhood Partners (UNP) to develop short- and long-term fundraising goals for UNP and to develop case and project statements that may be used in solicitations and grant proposals.Create and implement a comprehensive plan to grow UNP’s donor base and increase philanthropic revenue and over time to meet departmental & institutional goals.Identify and implement the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies key to the successful engagement of major gift donors and prospects while actively managing and advancing an appropriately sized major gift portfolio.Strategically expand corporate partnerships/sponsorships, developing funding opportunities and building relationships with marketing and philanthropic divisions of companies and businesses.Work with University Advancement to coordinate donor strategies and expand the donor pool with prospect research, including establishing fundraising benchmarks and tracking progress.Support and work in partnership with the marketing and communications manager, partnership managers and teams, and other UNP staff to learn about the priorities of the teams and as advanced by the director.Communicate effectively with entity and institutional leaders as well as with multilingual/multicultural community residents and other interested parties.Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communication, Public Relations, English, or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Five years experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, business, public relations, annual, corporate or foundation giving which includes two years of budgeting and supervisory experience. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Experience in grant or proposal writing, public speaking, a background working with print and/or electronic media, an understanding of university fundraising practices and personnel management is preferred.Preferred Qualifications
Fundraising experience with annual giving, major and deferred gifts, corporate and foundation giving.Lived experience of diverse communities in the west side of the Salt Lake Valley.Multilingual.Master’s Degree preferred.Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.Required Documents
ResumeCover LetterList of ReferencesContact Information
University Human Resource Management250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr