Heravi Peace Institute · 8 hours ago
Development Officer Senior
US-UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expHeravi Peace Institute is dedicated to advancing the university's mission through effective fundraising strategies. The Senior Director of Development will be responsible for soliciting major gifts, cultivating donor relationships, and collaborating with various university stakeholders to achieve fundraising goals.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Successfully solicit major gifts ($25,000 and above) from university alumni and friends
Strategically manage solicitation timing, amount and purpose
Develop a multi-year pipeline of support
Draft fundraising proposals that align with donors’ philanthropic interests
Build relationships and engage with constituents through individual outreach and communication efforts
Utilize university events to connect with alumni and friends of the university
Cultivate and steward donors while expressing appreciation and communicating impact
Manage prospects and donors through deliberate actions to enhance their engagement with USU and strengthen their desire to support the mission and vision of the university and its programs
A strong understanding of philanthropic giving methods and strategies is required to have meaningful gift conversations with constituents
Ability to work within and communicate the philanthropic gift framework established by USU Advancement
Knowledge of USU philanthropic impact areas, funds, programs and campaigns to best connect donors with causes that are meaningful to them
Communicate effectively and collaborate with university advancement staff, collegiate development officers, program and department heads and university administration
Effectively communicate fundraising initiatives, opportunities and strategies with university supporters
Work closely with the Executive Director of Extension and Statewide Enterprise and university program leaders to establish strategic fundraising initiatives and goals
Collaborate with Executive Director of Extension and Statewide Enterprise and Development Officer Analysts to determine strategic outreach and donor development actions
Seek out and fulfill opportunities to meet with and participate on volunteer boards, committees and councils made up of university and community stakeholders and USU administration
Must represent the university during meetings, donor visits and events while communicating the university’s mission, vision and impact
While in a working capacity, it is vital to always represent the university in a first-class manner and avoid engaging in any actions that could reflect negatively on the university
Meet and exceed annual metrics including, but not limited to, number of visits, solicitations, gifts received and gift amount totals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field plus five years of experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to have complex gift conversations and a track record of closing gifts or negotiating contracts
Demonstrated experience building successful, productive and collaborative relationships with top university administrators, deans and board members
Demonstrated experience staffing dean's councils, advisory boards and committees
Supervisory and coaching experience of professional staff
Willingness and ability to travel; evening and weekend work is required
Preferred
An advanced academic degree
Successful major gift fundraising experience
Experience working in higher education
Knowledge and experience in using fundraising software and CRM systems
Experience designing and executing comprehensive fundraising campaigns
Record of success in establishing positive relationships with donors, alumni, students, faculty and staff
Benefits
Excellent benefits
Company
Heravi Peace Institute
The Heravi Peace Institute empowers USU students, faculty, and staff by cultivating the necessary character, knowledge, and skills to constructively transform conflict and build peace.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase