Salary: $90,311.00 - $106,248.00 Annually
Location : Main Campus - Orem
Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff
Job Number:Division: VP Inst Advancement & Marketing
Department: Major Gifts/Development Programs
Opening Date: 10/29/2026
Closing Date: 11/15/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
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Position Announcement The Director of Development will serve as a key philanthropic partner to the Dean, helping shape and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the school. This includes identifying the priorities and opportunities where philanthropy can have the greatest impact, building strategies to advance them, and translating Woodbury's vision into compelling opportunities for donors and partners.
At the heart of the position is relationships. The Director will work with an incredible community of donors, alumni, entrepreneurs, executives, and business and community leaders, getting to know what matters to them and connecting their interests with meaningful opportunities to support UVU students. For someone who loves both big-picture strategy and building genuine relationships with people, this is an opportunity to help shape what comes next for the Woodbury School of Business.
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 the college/unit at key development and alumni events and fundraising or donor engagement opportunities.
- 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 college- or unit-based 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 the College 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.
For Example:- A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline and three years of staff-level experience related to the duties of the position.
- OR an associate's degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline and five years of staff-level experience related to the duties of the position.
- OR three years of college coursework (approximately 90 semester credits) and four years of staff-level experience related to the duties of the position.
- OR two years of college coursework (approximately 60 semester credits) and five years of staff-level experience related to the duties of the position.
- OR one year of college coursework (approximately 30 semester credits) and six years of staff-level experience related to the duties of the position.
- OR any combination of related education and staff-level experience totaling seven years.
Preferred Qualifications:Valid Driver's License and the ability or means to travel to meetings at other sites related to the nature of this position.
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 and 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 diverse community.
- Possess a professional outlook and 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.
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Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position as outlined?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. FOR EXAMPLE:• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline and three years of staff-level experience related to the duties of the position.• OR an associate's degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline and five years of staff-level experience related to the duties of the position.• OR three years of college coursework (approximately 90 semester credits) and four years of staff-level experience related to the duties of the position.• OR two years of college coursework (approximately 60 semester credits) and five years of staff-level experience related to the duties of the position.• OR one year of college coursework (approximately 30 semester credits) and six years of staff-level experience related to the duties of the position.• OR any combination of related education and staff-level experience totaling seven years.
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What is your highest level of education?
- High School or equivalent
- Associates
- Bachelors
- Masters
- Ph.D.
- Ph.D. (abd)
- Juris Doctorate
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How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
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Do you possess a valid driver's license and have the ability or means to travel to meetings and events at various locations as required for this position?
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Have you directly solicited donors for major gifts as part of a fundraising or development role?
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Have you managed a portfolio of donors, prospects, or constituent relationships?
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Have you prepared or contributed to development plans, fundraising strategies, or donor engagement initiatives for an organization?
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Have you maintained donor records, prospect information, or fundraising activity documentation using a constituent relationship management (CRM) system or similar database?
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Please rate your experience identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors.
- No experience
- Limited experience
- Moderate experience
- Extensive experience
- Expert-level experience
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Please rate your experience developing fundraising proposals, gift agreements, sponsorship packages, or donor communications.
- No experience
- Limited experience
- Moderate experience
- Extensive experience
- Expert-level experience
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Please rate your experience collaborating with internal stakeholders, advisory boards, volunteers, alumni groups, or community partners to achieve fundraising goals
- No experience
- Limited experience
- Moderate experience
- Extensive experience
- Expert-level experience
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Which of the following areas best describes your professional experience? (Select all that apply.)
- Major gift fundraising
- Donor relations and stewardship
- Alumni relations
- Corporate sponsorships
- Grant development
- Volunteer or advisory board management
- Volunteer or advisory board managementProspect research
- Event fundraising and donor engagement
- None of the above
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