Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Performs or assists with development activities for a university department/college/area, including developing appeals; cultivating alumni, members, donors and/or prospective donors; planning events; soliciting gifts; and ensuring appropriate stewardship. May develop long-term relationships with potential donors and solicit gifts in the 5-figure range.

Qualifications

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

• Performs or assists with development activities for a university department/college/area, including developing appeals, cultivating alumni, members, donors and/or prospective donors, soliciting gifts, and ensuring all gifts are acknowledge
• Plans, develops, and implements development programs and events
• Prepares proposals by conducting research, coordinating with departments and board members, meeting with potential donors, corporations, or foundations, and writing proposals and budgets for submission.
• May develop long-term relationships with potential donors and solicit gifts in the 5-figure range.
• Develops gift agreements for larger or more complex gifts, pledges, and endowments.
• Ensures appropriate recognition and stewardship of donors.
• Ensures gifts are deposited correctly and reconciled with accounting system.
• Coordinates volunteer services and acts as a liaison with volunteer advisory boards, as well as department administrators, donors, and University advancement office.
• Maintains prospect management system for donors, including active plans.
• May visit locally or travel to see actual or potential donors independently and represent the area at community meetings or events.
• May oversee membership program, including establishing levels and benefits, recruitment, renewal, and benefits 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.