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UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Development Officer Senior in LOGAN, Utah
Development Officer Senior
Requisition ID: 2026-9840
of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT
Category: Other
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Exempt
College: University Advancement
Department: Vice President-Univ Advancement
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
Overview
The Senior Director of Development (Development Director Sr.) for Utah State University Bastian Agricultural Center is responsible for advancing the university's mission through the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts ($25,000 and above). This position will work both independently and in collaboration across colleges, departments and programs to help achieve specific fundraising goals.
The Senior Director of Development for the USU Bastian Agricultural Center enhances fundraising, donor relations, strategic partnerships, and revenue-generation initiatives in support of the Center's mission to advance agricultural research, outreach, education, and industry innovation. This position is responsible for cultivating major donors, securing philanthropic support, and partnering across the Bastian Agriculture Center and USU to achieve ambitious funding goals. This position may require travel, including overnight trips. This position also requires event attendance that may occur during nights and weekends
The Senior Director of Development will report to the Executive Director of Statewide and Extension Development. Statewide and Extension Development is part of the USU Advancement Central Development unit.
Responsibilities
Major Gift Solicitation
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.
Donor Engagement and Prospect Management
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.
Philanthropic Strategies
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.
Communication and Collaboration
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.
Strategic Planning
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