Director Or Senior Director Of Development

The Director/Senior Director of Development for the S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources (QCNR) provides overall guidance and management of the college/unit major gifts program. The position is responsible for the college/unit overall acquisition of philanthropic gifts and evaluating gift officer performance. The Dir./Sr. Director enhances the performance of other fundraisers by helping them develop fundraising competencies, providing feedback and perspective on their fundraising approach/methods and coaching them to realize their optimal performance.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Collegiate Development, the Dir./Sr. Director of Development is the key liaison to the QCNR Dean. As a development leader on the USU development team, the Dir./Sr. Director of Development is highly collaborative, committed to a culture of excellence, demonstrates advanced fundraising competencies and helps sustain USUs fundraising success and growth through their leadership. The Dir./Sr. Director of Development will need to have efficient time management capabilities which allows for the strategic prioritization of many different responsibilities. This position requires extensive public contact with high-level alumni, donors and volunteers. Travel is required.

This position will be hired at either the Director or Senior Director level based upon duties assigned and experience/education - see qualifications section.

Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the day-to-day planning and oversight of the college/unit development strategy and drive fundraising activity related to major gift proposals.
• Develop and implement both annual and long-range goals, objectives and strategies to maximize private support through various sources (individuals, corporations, foundations and planned giving vehicles) for individual colleges/units.
• Collaborate with USU leaders and development peers to link donors passions with USU priorities and ensure a gratifying gift and/or engagement experience.
• Qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gift prospects for both the college and the university, emphasizing collaboration and high-level major gifts
• Create and maintain an effective rapport with the dean and other college leaders. Coordinate with the dean to guide strategic development activities and consult with stakeholders to ensure college/unit goals are attained.
• Provide careful management of the Development Officer budget provided by the college ensuring fiscal responsibility and accurate reporting.
• Utilize the suite of advancement resources to provide regular individual and team progress reports on gift officer and unit performance.
• Partner with prospect analytics and research, the principal gift workgroup and campaign operations to identify new donor opportunities, analyze team performance, implement effective practices and coordinate donor/campaign engagement for college/unit prospects.
• Travel to key markets and regions to engage alumni, submit proposals, and steward donors.
• Communication with the Advancement marketing team as well as the QCNR team to ensure successful launch of projects, events, solicitations, etc.
• In Collaboration with the Dean, maintain a high functioning Advancement Board, coordinate meetings, assign duties, develop relationships, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Position will be hired as either Director or Senior Director:
  • For Director (Development Officer III):
    • Bachelors degree plus three years of experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
  • For Senior Director (Development Officer, Senior):
    • Bachelors degree plus five years of experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• For both levels:
  • Ability to have complex gift conversations and a track record of closing gifts or negotiating contracts.
  • Demonstrated experience building successful, productive and collaborative relationships with top university administrators, deans and board members.
  • Demonstrated experience staffing deans councils, advisory boards and committees.
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, as well as analytical, research and management 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 diverse backgrounds.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  • Ability to position the Dean to maximize their potential as a fundraiser for the Quinney College of Natural Resources.
  • Willingness and ability to travel; evening and weekend work is required.
  • Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders (students, alumni, faculty, staff) from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An advanced academic degree.
• Experience with capital campaigns.

Core Characteristics:

• Speaking: Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Problem solving: Analyzes data and evaluates results to inform and select the best solution and solve problems
• Monitoring: Measures performance of self and others; makes improvements and takes appropriate corrective action
• Critical Thinker: Uses logic and reasoning to identify solutions and approaches to problems
• Team building: Works to create a team-based environment
• Decision making: Makes coherent and appropriate decisions in a timely manner

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV"
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

QCNR Highlights

The S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources (QCNR) is nationally and internationally recognized for its research, extension, and teaching on natural and socio-environmental systems. It is a high-impact college at Utah State University with more than $15M in research funding annually, 55 tenure-track faculty in three departments (Environment and Society, Watershed Sciences, and Wildland Resources), and close partnerships with federal and state natural resource agencies. Work in QCNR traverses biological, physical, and social systems, with close collaboration among faculty and students across the three departments, to advance scientific knowledge, train future leaders, and translate research into on-the-ground management and policy.

Education, extension and outreach are a major focus for QCNR faculty and staff, and the College is home to pioneering entities including the Ecology Center, which houses the Climate Adaptation Science program; the US Geological Surveys Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, the Institute of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism; the Janet Quinney Lawson Center for Colorado River Studies; the National Aquatic Monitoring Center; the Utah Geospatial Consortium; the USU Dendrochronology Laboratory; the Berryman Institute; and the T.W. Daniel Experimental Forest. Faculty achieve excellence in research and graduate education through a diverse suite of funding, including from the National Science Foundation, US Department of the Interior, US Department of Agriculture, state agencies, and private entities. QCNR has close relationships with USUs new Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water, and Air, which acts to connect USU research expertise on land, water, and air to decision-makers for the state of Utah.

QCNR has approximately 500 undergraduate and 250 graduate students currently enrolled in a wide variety of degree programs. With strong emphasis on student learning and engagement, the College has robust programs in undergraduate research, internship opportunities, and opportunities for community-engaged learning. QCNR has a reputation, not just for high-impact research and teaching, but for an exceptionally collaborative and collegial community. We deeply believe in the work we do and take a leadership role in fostering a more sustainable world.

The Division of Advancement is a welcoming office where inclusiveness and teamwork are highly valued. Advancement staff are engaged in the meaningful work of securing private financial resources to fuel Utah State University's mission by creating gratifying gift and engagement experiences for USU's generous and passionate alumni and friends. Comprising the division are the office of the Vice President, the USU Foundation & Board, Advancement Services, the Alumni Association (Alumni Engagement), Gift Planning, Corporations and Foundations, Strategic Communications, the Annual Fund and ACE (Alumni Center for Engagement). Furthermore, the division coordinates all fundraising efforts across campus, including colleges, various programs, extension campuses, and USU Athletics. Through the collaboration of these units, the Division of Advancement is able to achieve significant annual fundraising goals by inspiring stakeholders to invest their time and resources in Utah State University.

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About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USUs main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institutes 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.

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