Director of Development, Major Gifts — QANR

Utah State University; Logan (UT); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Utah State University seeks a Director of Development for the Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The role will qualify, cultivate, solicit, recognize, and steward major gift donors, linking donor passions with the college’s mission and opportunities.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Development for QANR, the director will build strong relationships with the Dean, faculty, and university partners to secure significant private support for strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus four years of related experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven ability to engage in complex gift conversations, with a record of closing significant gifts or contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior administrators, faculty, and advisory boards.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience leading or mentoring staff and working collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in donor engagement and workplace culture.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively.

Responsabilités

• Set program goals aligned with college and university fundraising priorities.
• Qualify, cultivate, solicit, recognize, and steward donors of $50,000+.
• Develop tailored strategies for each donor/prospect.
• Engage corporate partners to support research and student opportunities.
• Manage resources, budgets, and timelines for efficient operations.
• Collaborate with Dean and academic leaders on development activities.

Connaissances

Donor engagement

Major gifts closing

Strategic planning

Communications

Team leadership

Travel willingness

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Description du poste

Utah State University seeks a Director of Development for the Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The role will qualify, cultivate, solicit, recognize, and steward major gift donors, linking donor passions with the college’s mission and opportunities.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Development for QANR, the director will build strong relationships with the Dean, faculty, and university partners to secure significant private support for strategic priorities.