Development Director
Salary: $90,311.00 - $106,248.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2706468
Closing: 9/2/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: Main Campus - Orem
Division: VP Institutional Advancement
Position Announcement
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.
Summary of Responsibilities
Raises funds from external constituencies. Manages an assigned portfolio of donors and prospects, identifies and qualifies prospects, engages and cultivates current and prospective donors, and directly solicits donors for major gifts and stewards donor relationships. 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. Monitors
Athletics alumni relations efforts and manages volunteers assisting
with those efforts. 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. The Director must also
maintain records on donor prospects according to university
standards, including pertinent information on individuals and
organizations and their interest in and ability to support the
school's initiatives and programs. May supervise full or part-time
support personnel and/or student workers or interns.
Other duties as assigned, which may include supporting
university-level priorities in corporate sponsorship and
engagement-focused events.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree
in a related discipline plus three years of staff-level experience;
OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience related
to the Summary of Duties totaling seven years.
Preferred Qualifications
Have
personal transportation or means to travel to meetings at other
sites related to the nature of this position.
Licenses or Certifications
Valid
Utah driver's license.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge
- 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.
Skills
- Strong aptitude with standard office productivity software,
which must include Microsoft Office programs.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Strong strategic planning and critical thinking skills.
Abilities
- 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.
- Possess a professional outlook and a keen sense of
accountability and be highly energetic, focused, and
outcome-oriented.
- Ability to freely navigate multiple campus sites, including
visits to other campus locations.
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's
qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to
race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability,
veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related
conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by
applicable federal, state, or local law.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/5459417/development-director
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