Development Officer or Associate Director of Development, University-Wide Development

Overview

University-Wide Development has a current opportunity for a Development Officer (Development Officer I) or Associate Director of Development (Development Officer II).  The position will be hired at either level depending on duties assigned and qualifications/experience.  The Development Officer/Associate Director of University-Wide Development is responsible for advancing the university's mission through the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts ($25,000 and above). This position will collaborate across several colleges, departments and programs to help achieve specific fundraising goals.

 

The University-Wide Development unit primarily serves the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President, the Division of Student Affairs, University Libraries, the University Honors Program, the School of Graduate Studies, the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, the Office of Research, and the Office of Global Engagement. The University-Wide Development staff also works closely with collegiate development officers, statewide campus development and corporations and foundations.  

 

The Development Officer/Associate Director of University-Wide Development will also be responsible for qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding alumni and friends of Utah State University in select regions throughout the United States.

 

This position requires extensive travel, including overnight trips. This position also requires occasional event attendance that may occur during nights and weekends.  

 

The Development Officer/Associate Director of University-Wide Development will report to the Senior Director of University-Wide Development. University-Wide Development is part of the USU Advancement Central Development unit, under the direction of the Associate Vice President of Central Development.

Responsibilities

Major Gift Solicitation:

• Successfully solicit major gifts ($25,000 and above) from university alumni and friends.
• Strategically manage solicitation timing, amount and purpose.
• Develop a multi-year pipeline of support.
• Draft fundraising proposals that align with donors’ philanthropic interests.

 

Donor Engagement and Prospect Management:

• Build relationships and engage with constituents through individual outreach and communication efforts.
• Utilize university events to connect with alumni and friends of the university.
• Cultivate and steward donors while expressing appreciation and communicating impact.
• Manage prospects and donors through deliberate actions to enhance their engagement with USU and strengthen their desire to support the mission and vision of the university and its programs.

 

Philanthropic Strategies:

• A strong understanding of philanthropic giving methods and strategies is required to have meaningful gift conversations with constituents.
• Ability to work within and communicate the philanthropic gift framework established by USU Advancement.
• Knowledge of USU philanthropic impact areas, funds, programs and campaigns to best connect donors with causes that are meaningful to them.

 

Communication and Collaboration:

• Communicate effectively and collaborate with university advancement staff, collegiate development officers, program and department heads and university administration.
• Effectively communicate fundraising initiatives, opportunities and strategies with university supporters.

 

Strategic Planning:

• Work closely with the Senior Director of University-Wide Development and university program leaders to establish strategic fundraising initiatives and goals.
• Collaborate with Senior Director of University-Wide Development and Development Officer Analysts to determine strategic outreach and donor development actions.
• Opportunities to meet with and participate on volunteer boards, committees and councils made up of university and community stakeholders and USU administration.

 

University Representation:

• Must represent the university during meetings, donor visits and events while communicating the university’s mission, vision and impact.
• While in a working capacity, it is vital to always represent the university in a first-class manner and avoid engaging in any actions that could reflect negatively on the university.

 

Goal Achievement:

• Meet and exceed annual metrics including, but not limited to, number of visits, solicitations, gifts received and gift amount totals.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: