Assistant Development Director

Assistant Development Director

Salary

$59,899.00 - $70,470.00 Annually

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

FT Exempt Salaried Staff

Job Number

FY2706638

Division

VP Inst Advancement & Marketing

Opening Date

10/13/2026

Closing Date

10/27/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

• Description
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Position Announcement

Utah Valley University is seeking a relationship-focused and results-oriented Assistant Director of Development to advance the universitys philanthropic priorities. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, this position manages a portfolio of annual and mid-level donors and prospects, builds meaningful relationships through personalized cultivation and stewardship, and supports annual fundraising initiatives and strategic appeals. The successful candidate will combine strong communication, organization, and analytical skills with a donor-centered approach to increase engagement, retention, gift size, and long-term philanthropic support. This hybrid-eligible role offers the opportunity to collaborate with advancement colleagues and campus partners while strengthening UVUs donor pipeline and philanthropic impact.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Manages an assigned portfolio of annual and mid-level donors and prospects. Identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards donors capable of making mid-level gifts. Develops individualized donor strategies to increase engagement, retention, gift size, and long-term philanthropic support. Conducts donor visits and meaningful contacts, records activity in the CRM, and collaborates with Directors of Development to transition qualified prospects into portfolios when appropriate.

• Develops and implements stewardship strategies that strengthen donor relationships and enhance the donor experience after a gift or engagement milestone. Coordinates personalized recognition, impact reporting, thank-you communications, and engagement opportunities. Works closely with Directors of Development and campus partners to ensure donors receive meaningful and timely stewardship that encourages continued support and long-term engagement.

• Supports annual fundraising initiatives, giving days, special appeals, and other strategic fundraising efforts. Collaborates with campus partners and advancement colleagues to execute donor outreach and engagement strategies that support university fundraising priorities and comply with Foundation policies and procedures.

• Identifies and researches prospective donors through outreach, referrals, event participation, and data analysis. Qualifies prospects for future portfolio assignments and collaborates with Directors of Development to strengthen the overall donor pipeline. Uses fundraising metrics and portfolio analysis to support donor movement and improve fundraising effectiveness.

• Participates in professional development opportunities, maintains knowledge of fundraising best practices, and contributes to division-wide initiatives that support Institutional Advancement goals. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelors related to the Summary of Duties or any combination of education and/or experience totaling four years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education, nonprofit fundraising, or advancement.

• Experience managing donor or client portfolios and meeting revenue or performance goals.

• Knowledge of fundraising databases, donor stewardship practices, and donor engagement strategies.

• Demonstrated understanding of major gift fundraising and donor pipeline development.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of fundraising principles and best practices related to donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and relationship management
• Knowledge of donor pipeline development and moves management strategies.
• Knowledge of donor engagement, stewardship programs, and constituent relationship management.Knowledge of public relations, marketing, communications, and advancement operations.

Skills

• Strong relationship building, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Excellent organization, project management, and time-management abilities.

• Ability to analyze donor data and develop strategic fundraising plans.

• Effective written, verbal, presentation, and listening skills.

• Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency with donor databases, CRM systems, Microsoft Office applications, and fundraising technology platforms.

Abilities

• Ability to establish, cultivate, solicit, and steward meaningful donor relationships.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

• Ability to communicate professionally with donors, alumni, volunteers, faculty, staff, and community leaders.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to represent the University and Foundation in a professional and donor-centered manner.

• Ability to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends as required.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family's overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.

Highlights from Utah Valley University's benefits package include:

• Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
• Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university's High-Deductible Health Plan
• Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
• Dental and vision plan options
• Incentivized wellness program
• Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee's compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
• Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave

For more information about the benefits offered, visit https://www.uvu.edu/peopleandculture/benefits.

01

Do you meet the required qualifications as outlined: Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelors related to the Summary of Duties or any combination of education and/or experience totaling four years?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

03

How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• <1
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8+

04

Which of the following areas do you have experience working in? Select all that apply.

• Higher education
• Nonprofit fundraising
• Advancement
• None of the above

05

Which of the following types of experience do you have? Select all that apply.

• Managing donor portfolios
• Managing client portfolios
• None of the above

06

Which of the following performance goals have you been responsible for meeting? Select all that apply.

• Revenue or fundraising goals
• Other performance goals
• None of the above

07

Do you have knowledge of fundraising databases, donor stewardship practices, and donor engagement strategies?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have an understanding of major gift fundraising and donor pipeline development? If yes, briefly describe your understanding.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu