Development Officer/Associate Director - UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
LOGAN, UT
About the Job
Development Officer/Associate Director
Requisition ID: 2023-7064
# of Openings: 2
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Program Management and Support
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Exempt
College: University Advancement
Department: Institutional Development
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
Overview
The Development Officer/Associate Director is responsible for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift prospects. This position will work with donors to link their passions to university/college priorities and determine the appropriate gift vehicles, including cash, securities, real property and others.
The position will participate in strategy development for the Emma Eccles College of Education team and is responsible for solicitation strategies specific to their portfolio and goals. The development officer can mentor less experienced team members and sets an example by their leadership, collaboration, and interaction with colleagues, university partners and community members. Building and maintaining an effective working relationship with the dean/director is key to success and growth as a Development Officer/Associate Director.
The Development Officer/Associate Director reviews research reports and information from the Prospect Analytics and Research team on assigned donors and prospects. The position plans trips and contacts donors to set appointments for visits. This position builds relationships for the University with donors by presenting the case for philanthropic support and engagement opportunities. This position follows up with correspondence, phone calls and additional visits as appropriate to close gifts.
This position is highly collaborative with other colleagues and works closely with University and Foundation leadership. This position also requires extensive public contact with high-level alumni, donors and volunteers. Travel is required.
Responsibilities
Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Make qualification calls/visits, cultivate, solicit, recognize and steward donors appropriately, emphasizing those that have given or are capable of giving $50,000+.
* Develop and implement a thoughtful strategy for each prospect/donor, including ways to increase involvement in university activities. Utilize both current and planned gift opportunities to best meet donors needs, philanthropic interests and financial capabilities.
* Build a broad base of fund-raising knowledge in order to discuss gift vehicles, including cash, planned gifts, securities, real property and other gifts to maximize discussions with donors and tailor proposals to the donors situation and wishes.
* Meet with development colleagues and university partners, including alumni and athletics, as appropriate to discuss major donor prospects, strategy and solicitation.
* Create and maintain an effective working rapport with the dean/director. In coordination with the dean/director, advisory councils, and/or campaign committees, guide strategic development activities and consult with these individuals to ensure success and the attainment of college/unit... For full info follow application link.
USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-dis
crimination).
Requisition ID: 2023-7064
# of Openings: 2
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Program Management and Support
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Exempt
College: University Advancement
Department: Institutional Development
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
Overview
The Development Officer/Associate Director is responsible for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift prospects. This position will work with donors to link their passions to university/college priorities and determine the appropriate gift vehicles, including cash, securities, real property and others.
The position will participate in strategy development for the Emma Eccles College of Education team and is responsible for solicitation strategies specific to their portfolio and goals. The development officer can mentor less experienced team members and sets an example by their leadership, collaboration, and interaction with colleagues, university partners and community members. Building and maintaining an effective working relationship with the dean/director is key to success and growth as a Development Officer/Associate Director.
The Development Officer/Associate Director reviews research reports and information from the Prospect Analytics and Research team on assigned donors and prospects. The position plans trips and contacts donors to set appointments for visits. This position builds relationships for the University with donors by presenting the case for philanthropic support and engagement opportunities. This position follows up with correspondence, phone calls and additional visits as appropriate to close gifts.
This position is highly collaborative with other colleagues and works closely with University and Foundation leadership. This position also requires extensive public contact with high-level alumni, donors and volunteers. Travel is required.
Responsibilities
Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Make qualification calls/visits, cultivate, solicit, recognize and steward donors appropriately, emphasizing those that have given or are capable of giving $50,000+.
* Develop and implement a thoughtful strategy for each prospect/donor, including ways to increase involvement in university activities. Utilize both current and planned gift opportunities to best meet donors needs, philanthropic interests and financial capabilities.
* Build a broad base of fund-raising knowledge in order to discuss gift vehicles, including cash, planned gifts, securities, real property and other gifts to maximize discussions with donors and tailor proposals to the donors situation and wishes.
* Meet with development colleagues and university partners, including alumni and athletics, as appropriate to discuss major donor prospects, strategy and solicitation.
* Create and maintain an effective working rapport with the dean/director. In coordination with the dean/director, advisory councils, and/or campaign committees, guide strategic development activities and consult with these individuals to ensure success and the attainment of college/unit... For full info follow application link.
USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-dis
crimination).
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