Major Gifts Officer
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 9, 2024
Announcement
Details
Open Date
05/08/2024
Requisition Number
PRN38493B
Job Title
Major Gifts Officer
Working Title
Major Gifts Officer
Job Grade
F
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
Monday-Friday 9-5 and occasional evening or weekend events.
Office environment, virtual work from home is possible two days per week.
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
00096 - College of Law - Dean
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
65,000 - 75,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
The S.J. Quinney College of Law is seeking a driven, personable, detail-oriented Major Gifts Officer with excellent writing and communication skills to identify, cultivate and solicit major gift prospects for the University. This person will be responsible for working with the rest of the Development and Alumni Relations team to coordinate, plan and implement fundraising activities for the College of Humanities to secure financial support from individuals, corporations, and foundations, and for advancing the relations of the College with community organizations and agencies.Utah Law is among the top law schools in the nation. We're also among the best value law schools, with average student debt load below the national average thanks to our lower cost of attendance and high rates of job placement and bar passage. The staff, faculty, and students at the College of Law are an incredible force for good.
Responsibilities
Identifies major gift prospects and travels extensively to visit key alumni and friends of the university to solicit gifts. Prepares major gift prospect strategies for comprehensive fund-raising campaigns for the university by developing specific plans for individual donors. Functions as a liaison and consultant to selected colleges and departments on campus. Advises and assists the deans and development directors of these areas in campaign planning and implementation.
Directs activities to identify, cultivate and solicit significant donations from the university's highest level donors. Prepares and writes individual proposals to solicit contributions. Assists in the identification, screening and hiring of college-based development officers and their training.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, or a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four years of experience in high-end repeat sales or direct fund-raising required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills also required. Fund-raising or repeat sales experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully establish long term relationships with high-end customers is preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Three years of fundraising experience which includes direct solicitation of contributions, volunteer leadership support, written and verbal presentations, and strategy and market development are required.
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Details
Open Date
05/08/2024
Requisition Number
PRN38493B
Job Title
Major Gifts Officer
Working Title
Major Gifts Officer
Job Grade
F
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
Monday-Friday 9-5 and occasional evening or weekend events.
Office environment, virtual work from home is possible two days per week.
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
00096 - College of Law - Dean
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
65,000 - 75,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
The S.J. Quinney College of Law is seeking a driven, personable, detail-oriented Major Gifts Officer with excellent writing and communication skills to identify, cultivate and solicit major gift prospects for the University. This person will be responsible for working with the rest of the Development and Alumni Relations team to coordinate, plan and implement fundraising activities for the College of Humanities to secure financial support from individuals, corporations, and foundations, and for advancing the relations of the College with community organizations and agencies.Utah Law is among the top law schools in the nation. We're also among the best value law schools, with average student debt load below the national average thanks to our lower cost of attendance and high rates of job placement and bar passage. The staff, faculty, and students at the College of Law are an incredible force for good.
Responsibilities
Identifies major gift prospects and travels extensively to visit key alumni and friends of the university to solicit gifts. Prepares major gift prospect strategies for comprehensive fund-raising campaigns for the university by developing specific plans for individual donors. Functions as a liaison and consultant to selected colleges and departments on campus. Advises and assists the deans and development directors of these areas in campaign planning and implementation.
Directs activities to identify, cultivate and solicit significant donations from the university's highest level donors. Prepares and writes individual proposals to solicit contributions. Assists in the identification, screening and hiring of college-based development officers and their training.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, or a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four years of experience in high-end repeat sales or direct fund-raising required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills also required. Fund-raising or repeat sales experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully establish long term relationships with high-end customers is preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Three years of fundraising experience which includes direct solicitation of contributions, volunteer leadership support, written and verbal presentations, and strategy and market development are required.
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- Yes
- No
- * How many years experience do you have in high-end repeat sales or direct fundraising?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 year or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more
Required Documents
- Resume
- List of References
- Cover Letter
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
