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Development Officer III - Swaner EcoCenter

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY • Park City, UT • 2h ago

Requisition ID: 2026-9961

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Park City

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 Director of Development (Development Officer III) for Utah State University Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter 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 with Swaner staff and across USU colleges, departments and programs to help achieve specific fundraising goals.

The Director of Development for the USU Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter enhances fundraising, donor relations, strategic partnerships, and revenue-generation initiatives in support of the Center's mission to preserve the land and the human connection to the natural landscape, educate the local and broader communities about the value of nature, and nurture both the ecosystem and the people connected with it. This position is responsible for cultivating major donors, securing philanthropic support, and partnering across the Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter 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 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 Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter members and supporters, and 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 Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter members and supporters, and 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, and in particular the mission and vision of USU's Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter 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... For full info follow application link.

USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender ide ntity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).

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