Head of Development & Fundraising

Development Director Position

Join UVU's Development Team and Make an Impact! Utah Valley University is seeking talented, relationship-driven development professionals to join our team as Development Directors. These positions offer an exciting opportunity to build meaningful philanthropic partnerships and help advance the priorities of one of Utah's largest and fastest-growing universities. Development Directors serve as strategic partners to university leaders, working closely with donors, alumni, community and business leaders, faculty, staff, and campus partners to identify opportunities, cultivate relationships, and secure philanthropic support. From developing comprehensive fundraising strategies and securing major gifts to engaging advisory boards and supporting alumni and community initiatives, these roles offer the opportunity to see your work translate directly into meaningful impact. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to shape development priorities, build lasting relationships, collaborate across the university, and connect donors' passions with initiatives that strengthen the student experience and advance UVU's mission. If you are an experienced development professional who combines strategic thinking with exceptional relationship-building skills and is excited by the opportunity to make a visible, lasting impact, we invite you to join UVU's Institutional Advancement team.

Drafts and executes development gift agreements, gift acceptance letters, funding proposals, or other presentations associated with development. Represents UVU Athletics at key development and alumni events and fundraising or donor engagement opportunities. Travels to various functions around the country.

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. Supports central development efforts, including a majority of colleges or campus units, e.g. the President's Scholarship Ball. Collaborates with development staff across campus to achieve the goals of Athletics and of the University.

The Director of Development is expected to document development efforts, build a donor pipeline, and identify and research potential funding sources and opportunities. May supervise full or part-time support personnel and/or student workers or interns.

Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in a related discipline plus three years of staff-level experience; Preferred Qualifications Have personal transportation or means to travel to meetings at other sites related to the nature of this position. Knowledge of and significant direct experience with 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.

Strong aptitude with standard office productivity software, which must include Microsoft Office programs.

Strong strategic planning and critical thinking skills.

Demonstrated ability to work with business, philanthropic, and community leaders.

Ability to plan effective development strategies for donors.

Ability to think conceptually, globally, and understand the comprehensive operation of an institution of higher education.

Ability to appropriately represent the dean/unit leader and the interests of their unit.

Experience with administration, including methods and techniques for the preparation, analysis, and conformity with budgets.

Ability to effectively manage records and databases.

Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a university community.

Ability to freely navigate multiple campus sites, including visits to other campus locations.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce. UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family's overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future. Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums

• Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university's High-Deductible Health Plan
• Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
• Dental and vision plan options
• Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee's compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
• Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave