Overview
The Dir./Sr. Director of Development for the College of Veterinary Medicine 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 coordination on behalf of the college across the Office of Advancement.



Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Collegiate Development, the Dir./Sr. Director of Development is the key liaison to the college/unit 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 USU’s fundraising success and growth through their leadership.

This position requires extensive public contact with high-level alumni, donors and volunteers. Travel is required.


This position will be hired as either a Director of Development or Senior Director of Development based upon qualifications and duties assigned. Please see Qualifications section.

Responsibilities
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.
Create and maintain specialized fundraising initiatives including but not limited to annual reunion campaigns, grateful patient program, and pet tribute programs.
Guide efforts with the College of Veterinary Medicine Advancement Board and other volunteer boards in the college.
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.
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.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

This position will be hired at either the Director (Development Officer III) or Senior Director (Development Officer Senior) based upon the following qualifications and duties assigned:


For Director:

Bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
For Senior Director:

Bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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 dean’s councils, advisory boards and committees.
Supervisory and coaching experience of professional staff.
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 her/his potential as a fundraiser for the College of Veterinary Medicine.
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
Disclaimer

This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position.