Development Officer and Grant Writer

Overview

The Development Officer and Grant Writer (Development Officer I) for the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art (NEHMA) is a hybrid fundraising, grant development, and donor relations position that works closely with private and public grant sources, museum members, individual, corporate, and foundation donors to maximize the philanthropic and grant revenue for the museum.

The Development Officer and Grant Writer will report to the museum’s Executive Director and work closely with the Office of Advancement’s Executive Director of Corporation and Foundation Engagement. As part of the museum’s operations, the Development Officer and Grant Writer is responsible for grants (writing and reporting), managing the membership program, and events related to fundraising. Advancement responsibilities include qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting individual, corporate, and foundation sources;

proposal development; entering contact reports; stewardship; grant reporting; and participating in Advancement trainings and meetings. This position will also be responsible for following USU Advancement’s policies and procedures. Some evenings, weekends, and travel to key markets and regions are required for special events, proposal submission, and donor stewardship.

Moving Allowance provided.

Planning and Coordination 15%

• The Development Officer and Grant Writer coordinates all museum fundraising activities with the USU Advancement staff and Office of Sponsored Programs to ensure non‑duplicative approaches to grants and donors. Planning annual goals, donor qualification, cultivation, and solicitation strategy, and guiding collaborative projects across the university are key components of this role. Create grants and manage all aspects of museum grants from start to finish, using USU programs such as Kuali.

Relationship Building and Stewardship 20%

• A primary responsibility of this position is fostering and maintaining strong relationships between the museum and its members, board members, donors, grant sources, the public, and across campus. These relationships include local and state governments, other museums, and related organizations. The position will attend monthly meetings with the Advancement stewardship team to create alignment.

Fundraising Strategy, Solicitation, and Proposal Development 40%

• The Development Officer and Grant Writer will plan, execute, and support fundraising activities that promote the museum, its programs, and funding needs. Activities include qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting individual, corporate, foundation, and government sources. The position is expected to manage relationships, make funding solicitations, and generate proposals as needed.

Donor and Membership Management 10%

• The Development Officer and Grant Writer will manage a growing membership program to provide engagement with the museum and develop future supporters. Work includes finding new members, managing communications, and tracking engagement. Work closely with senior staff to develop and provide unique opportunities and events for members and donors to engage meaningfully with the museum.

Collaboration and Leadership 15%

• The Development Officer and Grant Writer will be a member of the University Advancement Team and will continually develop and demonstrate strong leadership and collaboration skills. These include working with constituents, university colleagues, and the public. The USU Advancement Office will provide onboarding training, leadership development, and professional development opportunities. As part of its commitment to career development, these skills will be continuously developed to promote continuing career growth and leadership opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in grant writing.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience designing and executing comprehensive fundraising campaigns.
• Reco…