Director/Sr. Director of Development  Huntsman School of Business

Requisition ID: 2024-7666

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Other Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: University Advancement Department: Institutional Development Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview The Director/Sr. Director of Development is responsible for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift prospects. She/he will work with donors to link their passions to University and Huntsman School of Business priorities and determine the appropriate gift vehicles, including cash, securities, real property and other.

This position is assigned to the Huntsman School of Business and is responsible for solicitation strategies specific to his/her proposals and goals. The Director/Sr. Director of Development can mentor less experienced team members and sets an example by his/her leadership, collaboration, and interaction with colleagues, university partners and community members. Building and maintaining an effective working relationship with the Dean is key to success and growth as a Director/Sr. Director of Development.

The Director/Sr. Director of Development reviews research reports and information from the Prospect Analytics and Research team on assigned donors and prospects. She/he plans trips and contacts donors to set appointments for visits. She/he builds relationships for the Huntsman School of Business with donors by presenting the case for philanthropic support and engagement opportunities. She/he follows up with correspondence, phone calls and additional visits as appropriate to close gifts.

The Director/Sr. Director of Development is highly collaborative with other colleagues and works closely with Huntsman School of Business and Advancement leadership. This position also requires extensive public contact with high-level alumni, donors and volunteers. Travel is required.

This position will be hired as either a Director of Development or Senior Director of Development based upon qualifications and duties assigned. Please see Qualifications section.

Responsibilities Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Make qualification calls/visits, cultivate, solicit, recognize and steward donors appropriately, emphasizing those that have given or are capable of giving $50,000+.
• Develop and implement a thoughtful strategy for each prospect/donor, including ways to increase involvement in university activities. Utilize both current and planned gift opportunities to best meet donors needs, philanthropic interests and financial capabilities.
• Build a broad base of fundraising knowledge in order to discuss gift vehicles, including cash, planned gifts, securities, real property and other gifts to maximize discussions with donors and tailor proposals to their situation and wishes.
• Meet with development colleagues and university partners, including alumni and athletics, as appropriate to discuss major donor prospects, strategy and solicitation.
• Create and maintain an effective working rapport with the dean/director. In coordination with... For full info follow application link.

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