Sr. Development Director

Company: University of Utah
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Job SummaryUniversity of Utah Health seeks a dynamic, collaborative fundraising professional to serve as the Senior Director of Advancement (SDOA) and seek philanthropic support for the identified priorities of the College of Pharmacy (COP). This essential and highly visible position will manage relationships with a portfolio of donors with the capacity to make major to principal gifts in the six and seven-figure gift range. The SDOA will build philanthropic support by engaging and involving all University of Utah Health alumni, faculty, administrators, foundations, corporations, and government agencies. The SDOA will articulate and execute an annual advancement work plan focused on best practices, including goals, metrics, and philanthropic priorities, leading to the procurement of private support for the COP. The SDOA will work with and help staff the COP Alumni Association Board. The SDOA works closely with the COP alumni relations and communications staff. In addition, the SDOA will work with the directors of annual giving, legacy giving, corporate and foundation relations, donor relations, and prospect research throughout University of Utah Health to build and implement effective strategies and collaborative partnerships that will lead to long-term relationships and significant gift support from prospective benefactors.This position will report directly to the Senior Executive Director of Advancement (SEDOA) for University of Utah Health Academics Advancement and secondarily report to the Dean of the COP.Responsibilities

• Plan and implement major gift fundraising to support areas of emphasis as assigned by the SEDOA and the Dean of the COP.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, negotiate, and steward major gift prospects, primarily nursing alumni.
• In consultation with the SEDOA and the Dean, submit an annual advancement work plan and budget.
• Recruit, hire, train, and mentor the Alumni Relations team member.
• Direct and lead specific fundraising strategies, ensuring accountability for the team's fundraising metrics.
• Evaluate performance of direct reports; help manage and evaluate indirect reports.
• Identify high-capacity University of Utah Health alumni and prospects in an assigned geographical region.
• Build a strong relationship with the Dean and COP faculty and staff leaders.
• Attend and participate in administrative and faculty meetings within the College of Pharmacy.
• Partner with University Advancement and the Alumni Relations team.
• Prepare written proposals and other materials for prospects and donors.
• Monitor gift accounts to ensure execution in accordance with donors' gift agreements.
• Seek appropriate training opportunities.
• Train advancement staff, academic leaders, and volunteers.
• Submit regular reports to the SEDOA, Dean, and other institutional leaders.
• Complete other duties assigned by the SEDOA or Dean.Conditions of Employment
  • Must live within a commutable distance of the Salt Lake City metro area.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • Must be able to travel regionally and nationally.
  • Must be able to work evening and weekend hours.Minimum Qualifications
    • Master's Degree or equivalent experience.
    • Four years of related experience.Preferences
      • Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in higher education development/advancement.
      • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
      • Excellent interpersonal skills and judgment.
      • Knowledge of alumni relations/development/advancement principles.
      • Experience in key development areas.
      • Ability to establish and cultivate strong relationships with alumni, donors, and friends.
      • Experience with strategic planning.
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