Major Gifts Officer

University of Utah, United States

Updated: 9 days ago
Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH
Job Type: FullTime

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Major Gifts Officer
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Open Date 05/14/2024
Requisition Number PRN38535B
Job Title Major Gifts Officer
Working Title Major Gifts Officer
Job Grade F
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday-Friday 9-5 and occasional evening or weekend events.
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00096 - College of Law - Dean
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 65,000 – 75,000 yearly salary
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
The S.J. Quinney College of Law is seeking a driven, personable, detail-oriented Major Gifts Officer with excellent writing and communication skills to identify, cultivate and solicit major gift prospects for the University. This person will be responsible for working with the rest of the Development and Alumni Relations team to coordinate, plan and implement fundraising activities and alumni events for the College of Law and to help secure financial support from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
Utah Law is among the top law schools in the nation. We’re also among the best value law schools, with average student debt load below the national average thanks to our lower cost of attendance and high rates of job placement and bar passage. The staff, faculty, and students at the College of Law are an incredible force for good.
Responsibilities
  • Identifies major gift prospects and travels regularly to visit key alumni and friends of the university to solicit gifts and cultivate relationships.
  • Prepares major gift prospect strategies for comprehensive fund-raising campaigns for the university by developing specific plans for individual donors.
  • Plans and executes fundraising and alumni relations events to cultivate and steward relationships with donors and alumni
  • Directs activities to identify, cultivate and solicit significant donations from the university’s major giving prospects and donors.
  • Prepares and writes individual proposals to solicit contributions.
  • Prepares and sends stewardship and impact reports to donors.


    • This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
    Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
    Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
    Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
    Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
    Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
    Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
    Minimum Qualifications
    Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, or a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four years of experience in high-end repeat sales or direct fund-raising required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills also required. Fund-raising or repeat sales experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully establish long term relationships with high-end customers is preferred.
    Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
    Preferences
    Fundraising experience which includes direct solicitation of contributions, volunteer leadership support, written and verbal presentations, and strategy development.
    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
    https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

    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 experience do you have in high-end repeat sales or direct fundraising?
    • 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, but less than 8 years
    • 8 years or more

    • Applicant Documents
    Required Documents
  • Resume
  • List of References
    • Optional Documents
  • Cover Letter
  • 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

    • 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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