Development Management

Working Title Director of Advancement, Cardiovascular Initiatives

Career Progression Track M00

Track Level M6 - Director

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary Hybrid

VP Area President

Department

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 110,

Close Date 04/16/2026

The Development Director for Cardiovascular Initiatives (DDCI) has responsibility for raising philanthropic funds for Cardiovascular Initiatives – including the Divisions of Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiothoracic Surgery, and Vascular Surgery in the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, and the Cardiovascular Care Line at University of Utah Health. This important and highly visible position will manage relationships with a portfolio of donors who have the capability of making major, principal, and legacy gifts.

This DDCI directs development activities and events involved with the solicitation of donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. This may include leading and coordinating efforts to solicit and secure gifts at all levels, including gifts of significant value and/or developing, planning, and coordinating major gifts, annual giving programs, and legacy giving across the Cardiovascular Initiatives. The DDCI will build a robust community of philanthropic support by engaging and involving physician leadership, faculty, administrators, and their care teams.

In collaboration with their supervisor, the DDCI will articulate and execute an advancement plan focused on best practices, including goals and metrics, and well-articulated departmental philanthropic priorities, leading to the procurement of private support for the clinical, research, and educational areas.

The DDCI will be responsible for identifying areas of strength and opportunity for the Cardiovascular Initiatives. The incumbent will work with leaders in the Cardiovascular Initiatives and University Advancement to identify and implement strategies for key constituency groups, including grateful patients and families, community partners, growing industry partnerships, and resident/fellow alumni.

The DDCI will collaborate with Cardiovascular Initiatives administrative staff, including marketing, finance, research, etc. as required, including the development and execution of in-person and virtual events, annual reports, and more.

The DDCI also participates in preparing budgets and consulting with appropriate leadership in setting goals.

The DDCI works closely with colleagues in University Advancement, Cardiovascular leadership, administrators, faculty, and others to build and implement effective strategies and collaborative partnerships that will lead to beneficial long-term relationships and significant gift support.

The DDCI reports to University Advancement, with input from the Cardiovascular Leadership.

Mission:
We generate engagement and philanthropic support to advance the University of Utah’s priorities.

Vision:
By 2028, we will be a top 10 public advancement organization and a premier place to work, engage, and support.

Core Values:

• Belonging – We are a safe community for our best selves;
  We honor and embrace our varied experiences;
  We connect with, listen to, and learn from one another;
  We are a one advancement community, and we partner with each other;
  We are united in decision‑making processes and information sharing;
  We respect and utilize one another’s expertise, talent, and skills.
• Empowerment – We are entrusted to make informed decisions and move forward;
  We encourage and advocate for ourselves and one another;
  We have access to resources for professional growth and development.
• Integrity – We commit to follow professional and ethical standards;
  We respect personal values;
  We communicate with transparency and accountability.

• In consultation with advancement and CVI leadership, establish the department fundraising vision and priorities, and set short- and long-term fundraising goals. Work with University Advancement colleagues to develop strategies for physician…