Impact-Driven Development Director, Higher Education

Woodbury School of Business; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodbury School of Business at Utah Valley University seeks a Director of Development to partner with the Dean, shape and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy, and translate the school’s vision into compelling donor opportunities.

The role focuses on building relationships with donors, alumni, and community leaders to raise funds, develop plans, and support university priorities through major gifts and events.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a related discipline and three years of staff-level experience; OR seven years total.
• Valid Driver’s License and the ability or means to travel to meetings at other sites related to the nature of this position.
• Knowledge of fundraising procedures, techniques, and the ability to apply this knowledge in personal fundraising.
• Strong knowledge of effective web-based search engines and search strategies.
• Knowledge of academic operations, governance, and culture.
• Knowledge of gift planning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Raises funds from external constituencies. Manages an assigned portfolio of donors and prospects, identifies and qualifies prospects, engages and cultivates current and prospective donors, and directly solicits donors for major gifts and stewards donor relationships.
• Organizes and implements development strategy internally. Prepares and implements development plans for the college or unit. Organizes and develops leadership within the unit’s fundraising-oriented advisory or volunteer organizations. Monitors college- or unit-based alumni relations efforts and manages volunteers assisting with those efforts. Supports central development efforts, including a majority of colleges or campus units, e.g., the President’s Scholarship Ball.
• The Director of Development is expected to document development efforts, build a donor pipeline and identify and research potential funding sources and opportunities. The Director must also maintain records on donor prospects according to university standards, including pertinent information on individuals and organizations and their interest in and ability to support the school’s initiatives and programs. May supervise full- or part-time support personnel and/or student workers or interns.
• Other duties as assigned, which may include supporting university-level priorities in corporate sponsorship and engagement-focused events.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Communication

Office software

Web research

Budgets

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Job description

Woodbury School of Business at Utah Valley University seeks a Director of Development to partner with the Dean, shape and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy, and translate the school’s vision into compelling donor opportunities.

The role focuses on building relationships with donors, alumni, and community leaders to raise funds, develop plans, and support university priorities through major gifts and events.