University of Utah
Development Director
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Working Title:
Assistant Athletics Director, Major GiftsJob Grade:
GFLSA Code:
ExecutivePatient Sensitive Job Code?
NoStandard Hours per Week:
40Full Time or Part Time?
Full TimeShift:
DayWork Schedule Summary:
8am – 5pm, M – F, evenings and weekends as needed by departmentLocation:
Salt Lake City, UTType of Recruitment:
External PostingPay Rate Range:
$100,000Close Date:
Open Until FilledJob Summary:
The Assistant AD for Major Gifts works to actively qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects and donors in support of priority projects for Utah Athletics. Meets regularly with major and principal gift donors and prospective donors to build meaningful relationships. Creates a balanced portfolio of donor, potential donors and solicitation targets tailored to the needs of the organization. Supports the University of Utah’s goals and mission. Acts as a catalyst between departments, faculty, staff, students, coaches, alumni, community, and external entities to ensure continuity and quality of advancement engagement. This position reports to the Associate AD for Development as a dual report to both University Advancement and Utah Athletics.Responsibilities
Primary role of the Assistant AD for Major Gifts is to actively qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni and friends of the University of Utah capable of making a gift of $25,000+ beyond Crimson Club ticket-related giving.Assists with the aggressive growth of the Crimson Club Champions Alliance donor pool/community.Assists with the development and growth of legacy giving benefitting Athletics.Assists with the stewardship and solicitation of NIL supporters, season ticket holders, and new premium seat holders.Assists in securing and stewarding leadership annual gifts within the Crimson Club Scholarship Circle.Collaborates throughout the campus community, particularly University Advancement, to ensure joint efforts to grow philanthropy in Athletics and across the University community while completing all reports and work in alignment with University Advancement policies and best practices.Collaborates within the Athletics Department to ensure alignment with the key areas of the Crimson Club (Annual Giving, Ticket Sales, Ticket Operations), Major Gifts/NIL staff, Utah Sports Properties, external relations units, as well as coaches, staff and other related personnel and areas throughout Athletics in order to grow revenues for the benefit of Utah Athletics.Enacts strategies consistent with the University of Utah’s continuous quality improvement program.Assists in advocating and promoting new and existing programs and services to internal and external audiences.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.Highly Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree; Four years of major gift experience at a Division I athletic department.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). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.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. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
YesNo
* How many years of fundraising (annual, corporate, or foundation giving), marketing, sales, business, and/or public relations experience do you have?
Less than 3 years3 years or more, but less than 5 years5 years or more, but less than 8 years8 years or more, but less than 12 years12 years or more
* How many years of budgeting and supervisory experience do you have?
Less than 1 year1 year or more, but less than 2 years2 year or more, but less than 4 years4 years or more, but less than 6 years6 years or more
Required Documents:
Resume, Cover Letter, List of ReferencesOptional Documents:
Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission, Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169Contact:
University Human Resource Management, 250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111, (801) 581-2169, employment@utah.edu
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Assistant Athletics Director, Major GiftsJob Grade:
GFLSA Code:
ExecutivePatient Sensitive Job Code?
NoStandard Hours per Week:
40Full Time or Part Time?
Full TimeShift:
DayWork Schedule Summary:
8am – 5pm, M – F, evenings and weekends as needed by departmentLocation:
Salt Lake City, UTType of Recruitment:
External PostingPay Rate Range:
$100,000Close Date:
Open Until FilledJob Summary:
The Assistant AD for Major Gifts works to actively qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects and donors in support of priority projects for Utah Athletics. Meets regularly with major and principal gift donors and prospective donors to build meaningful relationships. Creates a balanced portfolio of donor, potential donors and solicitation targets tailored to the needs of the organization. Supports the University of Utah’s goals and mission. Acts as a catalyst between departments, faculty, staff, students, coaches, alumni, community, and external entities to ensure continuity and quality of advancement engagement. This position reports to the Associate AD for Development as a dual report to both University Advancement and Utah Athletics.Responsibilities
Primary role of the Assistant AD for Major Gifts is to actively qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni and friends of the University of Utah capable of making a gift of $25,000+ beyond Crimson Club ticket-related giving.Assists with the aggressive growth of the Crimson Club Champions Alliance donor pool/community.Assists with the development and growth of legacy giving benefitting Athletics.Assists with the stewardship and solicitation of NIL supporters, season ticket holders, and new premium seat holders.Assists in securing and stewarding leadership annual gifts within the Crimson Club Scholarship Circle.Collaborates throughout the campus community, particularly University Advancement, to ensure joint efforts to grow philanthropy in Athletics and across the University community while completing all reports and work in alignment with University Advancement policies and best practices.Collaborates within the Athletics Department to ensure alignment with the key areas of the Crimson Club (Annual Giving, Ticket Sales, Ticket Operations), Major Gifts/NIL staff, Utah Sports Properties, external relations units, as well as coaches, staff and other related personnel and areas throughout Athletics in order to grow revenues for the benefit of Utah Athletics.Enacts strategies consistent with the University of Utah’s continuous quality improvement program.Assists in advocating and promoting new and existing programs and services to internal and external audiences.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.Highly Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree; Four years of major gift experience at a Division I athletic department.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). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.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. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
YesNo
* How many years of fundraising (annual, corporate, or foundation giving), marketing, sales, business, and/or public relations experience do you have?
Less than 3 years3 years or more, but less than 5 years5 years or more, but less than 8 years8 years or more, but less than 12 years12 years or more
* How many years of budgeting and supervisory experience do you have?
Less than 1 year1 year or more, but less than 2 years2 year or more, but less than 4 years4 years or more, but less than 6 years6 years or more
Required Documents:
Resume, Cover Letter, List of ReferencesOptional Documents:
Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission, Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169Contact:
University Human Resource Management, 250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111, (801) 581-2169, employment@utah.edu
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