Development Officer or Associate Director, University-Wide Development (Logan)

Development Officer

The Development Officer (Development Officer I) or Associate Director (Development Officer II) 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 colleges, departments and programs to help achieve specific fundraising goals.

The University-Wide Development unit, in coordination with Collegiate Development, enhances regional development efforts within the State of Utah and strategic out-of-state territories. University-Wide also serves departments including, but not limited to, the Division of Student Affairs, Student Success, University Libraries, University Honors Program, School of Graduate Studies, Office of Research and the Office of Global Engagement.

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

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

Philanthropic Strategies

Communication and Collaboration

Strategic Planning

University Representation

Goal Achievement

Qualifications

This position will be hired at one of two possible levels based on qualifications and duties assigned :

For Development Officer I :

For Associate Director of Development (Development Officer II) :

For both levels :

Preferred Qualifications :

Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach :

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume / CV

2. Cover letter to be typed / pasted at the end of your application

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing). Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and / or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and / or stand for long periods of time.

College / Department Highlights

The Division of Advancement is a welcoming office where teamwork and inclusiveness are highly valued. Advancement staff are engaged in the meaningful work of securing private financial resources to fuel Utah State University's mission by creating gratifying gift and engagement experiences for USU's generous and passionate alumni and friends. Comprising the division are the office of the Vice President, the USU Foundation & Board, Advancement Services, the Alumni Association (Alumni Engagement), Gift Planning, Corporations and Foundations, Strategic Communications, Stewardship, the Annual Fund and ACE (Alumni Center for Engagement). Furthermore, the division coordinates all fundraising efforts across campus, including colleges, various programs, extension campuses, and USU Athletics. Through the collaboration of these units, the Division of Advancement is able to achieve significant annual fundraising goals by inspiring stakeholders to invest their time and resources in Utah State University.

The Associate Director / Development Officer 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.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with