Weber State University · 16 hours ago
Development Director
Ogden, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
1+ years expWeber State University is seeking a Development Director for the Goddard School of Business & Economics to enhance and support their fundraising efforts. The role involves identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gift prospects while working closely with school leadership to expand the donor base and achieve fundraising goals.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Work closely with Goddard School of Business & Economics leadership to enhance and support their fundraising efforts
Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and provide ongoing stewardship of prospects capable of gifts in excess of $35,000
Work as a team toward Big W objectives and goals while having primary responsibility for major gift fundraising within their assigned college/division
Arrange visits with individuals, corporations, foundations and prepare private funding proposals
Expand the Goddard School of Business & Economics donor base by forging new relationships with potential major gift donors
Generate and track progress on a portfolio of 45 - 50 major gift prospects and solicit them for gifts and pledges
Actively engage prospects in the portfolio and schedule approximately 165 significant contacts annually; to include 44 qualification contacts
Complete a minimum of 15 major gift solicitations annually
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in private fundraising, marketing, sales, communication, psychology, business management, or related fields
One year of experience in private fundraising
Preferred
Masters Degree
Strong oral communication, listening, writing, technology and interpersonal skills
An understanding of, commitment to, and ability to articulate the value of higher education both conceptually and as it relates to the local region
Experience working in a college, university, or non-profit setting
Experience working both independently and as part of a team identifying and cultivating prospective donors and soliciting philanthropic support; including planned giving opportunities
Comprehensive campaign fund raising experience
History of interacting positively with a variety of internal and external constituencies
Track record of displaying integrity and the ability to keep confidences regarding personal information
Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform well under pressure in a metric driven organization
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Retirement
A wellness program with release time and paid incentives
Tuition benefits
Free tickets to athletic and performing arts events
Paid holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
Company
Weber State University
Weber State is renowned for excellent teaching, accessible educational opportunities and an enduring presence in northern Utah.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bob Hunter
President and CEO
Ivana Fredotovic
Chief Data Officer
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