Development Officer, Grant Writer

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all museum fundraising activities with the USU Advancement staff and Office of Sponsored Programs to ensure non‑duplicative approaches to grants and donors.
• Plan annual goals, donor qualification, cultivation and solicitation strategy, and guide collaborative projects across the university.
• Create grants and manage all aspects of museum grants from start to finish, using USU programs such as Kuali.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships between the museum and its members, board members, donors, grant sources, the public, and across campus, including local and state governments, other museums, and related organizations.
• Attend monthly meetings with the Advancement stewardship team to create alignment.
• Plan, execute, and support fundraising activities that promote the museum, its programs, and funding needs, including qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting individual, corporate, foundation, and government sources.
• Manage relationships, make funding solicitations, and generate proposals as needed.
• Manage a growing membership program to provide engagement with the museum and develop future supporters.
• Work closely with senior staff to develop and provide unique opportunities and events for members and donors to engage meaningfully with the museum.
• Be a member of the University Advancement Team and continually develop and demonstrate strong leadership and collaboration skills.

• Four years of direct fundraising experience and/or grant writing at a university, non‑profit or equivalent level OR a Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Experience in grant writing.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience designing and executing comprehensive fundraising campaigns.
• Record of success in establishing positive relationships with donors, foundations, alumni, students, faculty and staff.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, as well as analytical and research skills.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the use of information technology to support advancement programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills, particularly with donors, volunteers, and staff members from different backgrounds.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders (students, alumni, faculty, staff) from different backgrounds.
• Commitment to a respectful environment in donor engagement and workplace culture.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Knowledge and experience in using fundraising software and/or CRM systems.