Details

Open Date 07/19/2024

Requisition Number PRN39297B

Job Title Development Director

Working Title Director of Annual Giving

Job Grade G

FLSA Code Executive

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area President

Department 00327 - Athletics Department

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range DOE

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Summary

Directs the planning, implementation and administration of all essential elements of a comprehensive annual fund program, including fundraising (earned and contributed revenue), stewardship, benefit assignment and fulfillment, member events and hospitality, constituent boards and staff supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising and stewardship efforts of the Crimson Club annual giving program

• Maintain comprehensive development program that generates financial support for the mission of Utah Athletics to best position student-athletes to excel in the classroom, competition and the community

• Direct solicitation efforts for annual fund comprised of scholarship seating obligations tied to season tickets and philanthropic gifts to the Crimson Club Excellence Fund

• Conduct donor visits for the purposes of qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship

• Oversee fulfillment of benefits for Crimson Club members at all membership levels

• Work closely with Major Gifts staff to identify prospects and support capital and special projects

• Collaborate with athletics external and other campus units to maximize member experience

• Oversee donor stewardship program, including but not limited to thank you letters

• Ensure seamless integration with the Ticket Office for unified member experience

• Participate in planning and execution of Crimson Club event program, including donor events and game day hospitality program

• 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

• Ability to see big picture and effectively delegate to execute vision

• Ability to collaborate across functional units

• Experience in a fundraising or nonprofit setting and a strong understanding of fundraising process

• Experience interacting with donors, and proven ability to secure gifts

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products

• Experience managing a database within ticketing platforms such as AXS , Ticketmaster, Paciolan

• CRM experience (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communication, Public Relations, English, or a related field, or equivalency; three years experience in fund-raising, marketing, sales, business, public relations, annual, corporate or foundation giving

• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Masters degree preferred.

• Collegiate athletics development experience preferred

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.

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