Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Supports fundraising activities, donor relations, and management of programs and special projects/events within a college/department/area. Assists in organizing and implementing fundraising appeals, special development projects, and donor acknowledgements for a university area; conducts relevant donor research and reconciles gifts within the accounting system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (One year of education is equivalent to two years of experience).

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

• Assists in organizing and implementing fund-raising appeals, special development projects, and donor acknowledgments for a university area.
• Plans, develops and manages development programs and events
• Researches sources, collaborates with staff members and coordinates volunteers.
• Assists with developing and tracking plans for donor solicitations and stewardship
• Identifies, maintains, and extracts information on donors and prospective donors from database.
• Develops and distributes brochures and literature supporting development and alumni activities and programs via mail and social media.
• Reconciles gifts with accounting system
• May act as the point of contact for individuals or companies who will donate to the University or a department
• May assist with membership recruitment, renewal, and benefit fulfillment

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.