Development Director

University of Utah, United States

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Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH
Job Type: FullTime

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Open Date 04/11/2024
Requisition Number PRN38222B
Job Title Development Director
Working Title Director of Development
Job Grade G
FLSA Code Executive
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; hybrid in-person and remote schedule possible
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00289 - Development
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $85,000 – 95,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job 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. By addressing social determinants of health and systemic barriers to educational success, these collaborative partnerships foster increased access to higher education for west side residents, a university enriched by its involvement in the broader community, and an enhanced quality of life for all involved. The Director of Development will work on the west side of Salt Lake City at 1060 South 900 West in Glendale with access to satellite space in the University Advancement office complex on the U’s main campus.
At the University of Utah, we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, medical/dental/vision/life plan, and, up to 14.2% contribution to your retirement plan, we also provide:
• Flexibility: Opportunities to work remotely or in a hybrid capacity as and when appropriate to the responsibilities of your role.
• Office Culture: we have highly collaborative offices. The dress code is relaxed business/casual appropriate to the day – we want you to be comfortable. Plus, you’ll have a cohort of peer fundraisers with whom you can strategize and collaborate.
• Wellness in action: take advantage of our many health and wellness programs on-campus and virtually. This includes mental health and resiliency support, discounts on outdoor recreation rentals and Eccles Student Life Center, nutrition services, and more.
• Community: Discounted and sometimes free admission to arts, cultural, museums, lectures, and select sporting events on campus.
• Learning: In addition to the many free educational opportunities on campus, the University offers 50% tuition reduction for eligible employees and their families. We also offer many professional development opportunities and an annual budget to develop your skills
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.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
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.
Preferences
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
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. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
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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)
    • Yes
    • No
  • * How many years of fundraising (annual, corporate, or foundation giving), marketing, sales, business, and/or public relations experience do you have?
    • Less than 3 years
    • 3 years or more, but less than 5 years
    • 5 years or more, but less than 8 years
    • 8 years or more, but less than 12 years
    • 12 years or more
  • * How many years of budgeting and supervisory experience do you have?
    • Less than 1 year
    • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
    • 2 year or more, but less than 4 years
    • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
    • 6 years or more

    • Applicant Documents
    Required Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • List of References
    • Optional 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 801.581.2169
  • Applicant Document - Other

    • University Human Resource Management
    250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
    Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: [email protected]

     


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