Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Directs, coordinates, plans and implements fund-raising activities for a department or college to secure financial support from individuals, corporations and foundations, and for advancing the relations of the department with community organizations and agencies.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, related field, or equivalency; three years of fund-raising experience which includes direct solicitation of contributions, volunteer leadership support, written and verbal presentations, and strategy and market development are required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.

Experience in grant or proposal writing and a background working with local print and electronic media is preferred. Demonstrated negotiating skills are also preferred.

This position has no responsibility of providing care to patients.

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

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It 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.

Essential Functions

1. Directs or assists with development activities for a university department/college including cultivating donors and prospective donors, soliciting gifts, and assuring appropriate acknowledgment of all contributions.
2. Organizes or assists with the solicitation strategies of donors.
3. Oversees campaign activities such as special events, communications, personal associations, and membership in community organizations.
4. Prepares proposals by performing research, coordinating with department board members, meeting with potential donors, corporations or foundations and writing the proposals.
5. Coordinates volunteer services and acts as a liaison with volunteer advisory boards, department administrators, donors, university development office, and community organizations.
6. Maintains a database and file of all donor transactions and related development information.
7. Coordinates publicity for development events by determining the most effective advertising medium and approach. Prepares or approves public service announcements, interviews, and other media and press releases.
8. Plans or assists with planning receptions, press releases and other forms of donor recognition.
9. May visit potential and actual donors with or without the Department Chair, Dean or Director.
10. May represent the department /college or University at various community meetings and events.

Problem Solving

The incumbent has the authority to work independently on proposals after consultation with the Department Chair, Dean or Director and within the guidelines set by university policies and procedures. The incumbents in this position may supervise and make hire/salary recommendations for lower level development staff.

The major challenge in this position is securing donations from a limited number of potential donors in an ever-competing environment. Thorough research and preparation must be performed in order to target possible funding sources and to develop a core group of consistent supporters.

Comments

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.