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

Requisition ID: 2024-8622

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Other Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: University Advancement Department: Vice President-Univ Advancement Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

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... For full info follow application link.

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