Donor Engagement Manager

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA), located on the University of Utah campus, seeks a Donor Engagement Manager to coordinate annual giving, donor cultivation, and engagement events.

partnering with the Director of Development, the role will lead donor stewardship initiatives, oversee special events, and collaborate across departments to grow philanthropic support for UMFA’s mission.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree (or equiv) with related work experience.
• Experience in fundraising, donor relations, or membership programs.
• Strong written and verbal communications with ability to develop donor materials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate annual giving campaigns and donor cultivation activities.
• Plan and execute donor engagement events and sponsorships.
• Track fundraising results and prepare periodic reports.

Skills

Donor relationships

Fundraising campaigns

Donor stewardship

Event planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equiv

Fundraising/nonprofit exp

Tools

CRM systems

Raiser’s Edge / Salesforce

Job description

Open Date 10/29/2026

Requisition Number PRN46628B

Job Title Development

Working Title Donor Engagement Manager

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level P2 - Developing

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00073 - Utah Museum of Fine Arts

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $54,000 - $56,000

Close Date 01/29/2027

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts ( UMFA ), located on the University of Utah campus in the Marcia and John Price Museum Building, is home to a diverse collection of art spanning ancient through contemporary works from around the world. Established in 1951 and accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the UMFA inspires critical dialogue and illuminates the role of art in our lives. Through its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs, the Museum connects people with art, encourages new perspectives, and serves communities across campus, the Wasatch Front, and the broader region.

The Donor Engagement Manager plays a central role in connecting donors, members, sponsors, and community supporters to the mission of the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. Working closely with the Director of Development, this position is responsible for coordinating donor engagement activities, annual giving efforts, fundraising events, sponsorship fulfillment, and donor stewardship initiatives.

The Donor Engagement Manager leads donor engagement initiatives and fundraising events, helping deepen relationships with members and annual donors and grow philanthropic support for the Museum. This position provides day-to-day guidance and mentorship to the Development Coordinator, working collaboratively to support effective departmental operations. The Donor Engagement Manager also partners with colleagues across the Museum and University Advancement to advance fundraising and engagement priorities.

The ideal candidate is a relationship-focused professional who enjoys connecting people to meaningful experiences, building community, and ensuring donors feel valued and appreciated.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

Responsibilities

The Development Engagement Manager will build on and develop the UMFA’s annual fund program and mid-range individual donors to create and implement a comprehensive, multi-level funding base. This postion will direct and administer all aspects of individual and annual fund giving to include: face-to-face and phone solicitation, direct mail fundraising, online fundraising, donor database maintenance and appeal segmentation, donor cultivation and stewardship, and financial tracking and reporting. The Development Engagement Manager will be the staff lead for donor-related special events, including galas, smaller scale Board or donor events, and oversight/assistance with membership events.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and manage annual giving campaigns, including direct mail, email, digital fundraising initiatives, donor appeals, and renewal efforts.

• Develop and implement donor cultivation and stewardship strategies that strengthen relationships, encourage ongoing support, and increase donor retention and participation.

• Identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit gifts from annual and mid-level donors, working in coordination with the Director of Development to establish fundraising priorities and donor engagement strategies.

• Support the Director of Development in cultivating and soliciting major donors and prospective donors, including preparing for donor meetings, developing engagement opportunities, and coordinating follow‑up.

• Manage donor communications, recognition programs, and engagement opportunities that connect members and donors with the Museum’s exhibitions, programs, collections, and mission.

• Lead the development and production of the UMFA Quarterly publication in partnership with Marketing and Communications colleagues, aligning content with donor engagement, membership, stewardship, and fundraising priorities.

• Plan, develop, and implement fundraising and donor engagement events, including the Museum Gala, donor receptions, cultivation gatherings, and stewardship activities.

• Coordinate sponsorship development and fulfillment, ensuring sponsors receive appropriate recognition and benefits in accordance with established agreements.

• Develop and implement strategies to encourage membership recruitment, retention, upgrades, and increased donor participation.

• Maintain donor prospect management plans and track engagement and fundraising activity to support relationship‑building, solicitation, and stewardship efforts.

• Analyze donor engagement and annual giving performance, prepare regular reports, and recommend strategies to strengthen fundraising results.

• Work collaboratively with the Director of Development, UMFA departments, University Advancement colleagues, board members, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners to advance fundraising priorities.

• Provide day-to-day guidance the Membership & Development Coordinator and coordinate departmental workflows and priorities in collaboration with the Director of Development. Represent UMFA at donor meetings, community events, and advancement‑related activities to build relationships with current and prospective supporters. Support additional fundraising initiatives and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, donor relations, membership development, or a related field, with the ability to cultivate relationships and solicit charitable contributions.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop donor communications, fundraising appeals, and engagement materials.

• Experience planning and implementing fundraising campaigns, donor engagement initiatives, or special events.

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with donors, volunteers, colleagues, and community partners.

• Strong organizational, project management, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and evaluate fundraising results.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in annual giving, donor cultivation, stewardship, or membership programs.

• Experience developing fundraising communications, proposals, or donor engagement content.

• Experience working with donor databases, CRM systems, or fundraising reporting tools.

• Experience collaborating across departments and with external partners to advance organizational goals.

Preferences

• Passion for the arts and the value they bring to communities and higher education.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Demonstrated experience coordinating events, projects, or donor engagement activities.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Experience working with donors, members, sponsors, volunteers, or customers.

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

• Experience using CRM or donor database systems such as Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or similar platforms.

• Experience in nonprofit, higher education, arts, culture, hospitality, customer service, or related fields.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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