Job Announcement : Director, Major Gifts - Utah Public Media
Open Date : 06 / 03 / 2024
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Requisition Number : PRN38735B
Job Grade : H
FLSA Code : Executive
Standard Hours per Week : 40
Full Time or Part Time : Full Time
Shift : Day
Work Schedule Summary : This position is at times a hybrid work schedule, with some remote work possible, but an expectation of being present in our respective offices for team meetings and collaboration, as necessary and appropriate.
While a typical M-F, 9-5 pm hours will be the norm, this job will require flexibility to accommodate evening and weekend work to engage with donors.
Location : Salt Lake City, UT
Pay Rate Range : $81,000 $101,000
Close Date : Open Until Filled
Job Summary
Utah Public Media at the University of Utah seeks a creative, energetic, and entrepreneurial Director of Major Gifts committed to the mission of public broadcasting.
This role will expand a major giving program and work in concert with the successful mid-level giving clubs for both radio and television stations.
The Director will collaborate with various teams and report jointly to the Director of Development and University Advancement.
Responsibilities
As the Director of Major Gifts, you will :
- Build and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors at the $25,000+ level.
- Engage supporters through in-person meetings, calls, correspondence, and events.
- Work alongside a team supporting mid-level and major-giving work across all stations.
- Develop case statements collaboratively with station leadership.
- Track donor activities and interactions, managing qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
- Assist with station fund drives as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related area; eight years of progressively more responsible management experience;
and demonstrated leadership, human relations, and effective communications skills required. A Master’s degree is preferred.
Preferences
Desired qualifications include :
- Experience with major and mid-level gift solicitations.
- Fundraising experience, including creating and executing a major gift fundraising plan.
- An understanding of public broadcasting fundraising practices.
- Personnel management experience is preferred.
Special Instructions
Please attach writing samples, including solicitations, acknowledgments, newsletters, or other documents highlighting donor-centered writing ability.
Additional Information
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and values candidates who have experience working in diverse settings.
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