Development Officer
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, 84193, USA
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Fundraising / Charity, Non-Profit / Outreach
Details
Open Date 08/17/2026
Requisition Number PRN
45927B
Job Title Development
Working Title Development Officer
Career Progression Track P00
Track Level P3 - Career
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday through Friday between 8am and 6pm. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00790 - Marriott Library
- Operations
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $60,000 - $65,000
Close Date 10/01/2026
Priority Review Date (Note
- Posting may close at any time) 08/26/2026
Job Summary
Reporting to the Lead Advancement Officer, this role at the J. Willard Marriott Library is responsible for helping manage many of our day-to-day fundraising operations. This role manages donor engagement events, volunteer boards, annual giving, and donor stewardship. This role is also critical in supporting the Lead Advancement Officer’s major gift work by helping identify and maintain a pool of prospective donors.
The successful candidate will help assess program needs, develop case statements, identify and cultivate prospects, and manage giving campaigns. The Marriott Library is recognized as one of the most visited, trusted, and accessible places on campus, both in person and online. Our technologically advanced spaces serve as hubs for innovation and skill development and cater to the community’s evolving needs.
We take pride in housing distinctive programs that enrich the academic landscape and contribute to the scholarly discourse, such as the Book Arts Program
, the University of Utah Press
, and our Special Collections. This role will play a critical part in supporting the Library’s continued success.
This position is currently designed as a hybrid of on-campus and remote work. Specific telecommuting arrangements will be based on the needs of the position and authorized at the discretion of the supervisor.
We seek qualified applicants who bring perspectives and experiences that will enrich and strengthen our organization and enhance our commitment to access and belonging. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those who may not have followed a traditional educational or professional path.
This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate two existing, donor engagement events.
- Lead three volunteer boards by managing board meetings, membership, goals and priorities.
- Identify and cultivate annual and major gift prospects as needed.
- Develop and maintain strong personal relationships with library personnel, board members, and donors through regular communication, meetings, and personalized outreach strategies.
- Create an engagement pipeline for prospective donors.
- Serve as the primary liaison to the University Advancement Annual Giving Team.
- Coordinate with Advancement on appeals and campaigns. mailing lists and track prospects in the UNITE system, prioritizing cultivation and solicitation efforts based on donor capacity and engagement.
- Working in concert with the Central Advancement Donor Relations Team, execute a best-practices stewardship program including impact reporting, endowment reports, appropriate acknowledgement and recognition of gifts, and maintain a high level of donor engagement.
- Working with the Lead Advancement Officer and the Director of Marketing and Public Relations, create a meaningful annual impact report for library donors and stakeholders.
- Ensure gifts are correctly deposited into the appropriate gift accounts.
- Complete other duties assigned by the library’s Lead Advancement Officer.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Development Officer: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
- Demonstrated understanding of strategic…
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