Development & Donor Relations Coordinator

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA) on the University of Utah campus seeks a Development Coordinator to manage membership operations, gift processing, donor databases, acknowledgments, and fundraising event logistics. The role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and collaborative support for development activities.

Ideal candidates are highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of building positive relationships with members, donors, and university colleagues while supporting a broad

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with related work experience.
• Experience in administrative coordination, customer service, and database management.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency with office software and willingness to learn a CRM/database system.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily administration of the development department and membership program.
• Process charitable gifts, memberships, pledges, and related transactions.
• Maintain donor and member records and ensure data integrity.
• Coordinate gift acknowledgements, reminders, and donor communications.
• Prepare reports and assist with revenue tracking and reconciliation.
• Coordinate events, including the Museum Gala, and related logistics.
• Support donor recognition and stewardship activities.
• Assist with membership retention, acquisition, and outreach.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Customer service

Database management

Membership services

Financial transactions

Record keeping

Written & verbal communication

Confidential data handling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalency

Master's degree or equivalency

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Salesforce

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA) on the University of Utah campus seeks a Development Coordinator to manage membership operations, gift processing, donor databases, acknowledgments, and fundraising event logistics. The role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and collaborative support for development activities.

Ideal candidates are highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of building positive relationships with members, donors, and university colleagues while supporting a broad