Individual and Corporate Giving Officer

Job Summary

The Natural History Museum of Utah seeks an experienced Individual and Corporate Giving Officer to help advance the Museum's diverse fundraising initiatives. The successful candidate will play a critical role in advancing the Museum's mission by identifying, cultivating, and securing significant philanthropic support from a variety of individuals and corporate partners. This position involves developing personalized engagement strategies, building and maintaining strong relationships with current and prospective major donors, and working closely with the Museum's leadership team to secure funding for key initiatives, exhibitions, and programs.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify annual and major gift prospects, and make direct solicitations to individuals and corporations on behalf of the Museum.
• Work with colleagues to establish a portfolio of approximately 75 annual and major gift prospects and develop plans for each.
• Work with other members of the Museum's philanthropy team to develop comprehensive fundraising strategies that take into account the varied interests of the donor and the Museum's goals.
• Track progress towards solicitations through established key performance indicators, including University-wide advancement metrics.
• Prepare major gift prospect strategies for comprehensive fund-raising campaigns by developing specific plans for individual donors.
• Prepare and deliver individual proposals to solicit contributions.
• Record interactions, asks, responses, and outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with departments across the Museum and at the University's Advancement Office to ensure a positive donor experience.
• Work with colleagues at the Museum to ensure timely delivery of reports, stewardship items, pledge reminders, and more.
• Work with members of the Museum's Philanthropy Team to implement a wide range of special initiatives designed to foster deeper engagement for NHMU donors, including tours of the Museum and other unique experiences.
• Assist with the execution of Philanthropy Department events including, special exhibition openings, NHMU's annual Gala, and more.
• Given the nature of this position, the successful candidate is expected to work primarily onsite at the Natural History Museum of Utah and with donors in the community.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, or a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four years of experience in high-end repeat sales or direct fund-raising required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills also required. Fund-raising or repeat sales experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully establish long term relationships with high-end customers is preferred. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

The successful candidate should have very strong interpersonal skills, and fundraising or sales background, and a passion for the mission of the Natural History Museum of Utah. The ideal candidate is motivated by meeting and exceeding goals, approaches projects with a sense of urgency, and is excited to help achieve ambitious, strategic objectives. Availability to attend occasional weekend and evening events is a must. Experience which includes prospect management, asking for and closing major gifts, and a successful track record in raising donations is preferred.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43268B Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Work Schedule Summary: Given the nature of this position, the successful candidate is expected to work primarily onsite at the Natural History Museum of Utah and with donors in the community. The ability to attend occasional weekend and evening events is a must. Department: 00018 - Utah Museum of Natl Hist Oper Location: Campus Pay Rate Range: 59900 to 79500 Close Date: 11/14/2025 Open Until Filled: