Development Officer, Grant Writer

Role Overview

• The Development Officer and Grant Writer coordinates all museum fundraising activities with the USU Advancement staff and Office of Sponsored Programs to ensure non-duplicative approaches to grants and donors.
• Planning annual goals, donor qualification, cultivation and solicitation strategy, and guiding collaborative projects across the university are key components of this role.
• Create grants and manage all aspects of museum grants from start to finish, using USU programs such as Kuali.
• A primary responsibility of this position is fostering and maintaining strong relationships between the museum and its members, board members, donors, grant sources, the public, and across campus.
• These relationships include local and state governments, other museums, and related organizations.
• This position will attend monthly meetings with the Advancement stewardship team to create alignment.
• The Development Officer and Grant Writer will plan, execute, and support fundraising activities that promote the museum, its programs, and funding needs.
• These activities include qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting individual, corporate, foundation, and government sources.
• The position is expected to manage relationships, make funding solicitations and generate proposals as needed.
• The Development Officer and Grant Writer will manage a growing membership program to provide engagement with the museum and develop future supporters.
• Work closely with senior staff to develop and provide unique opportunities and events for members and donors to engage meaningfully with the museum.
• The Development Officer and Grant Writer will be a member of the University Advancement Team and will continually develop and demonstrate strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Requirements

• Four years of direct fundraising experience and/or grant writing at a university, non-profit or equivalent level OR a Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Experience in grant writing.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience designing and executing comprehensive fundraising campaigns.
• Record of success in establishing positive relationships with donors, foundations, alumni, students, faculty and staff.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, as well as analytical and research 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 different backgrounds.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders (students, alumni, faculty, staff) from different backgrounds.
• Commitment to a respectful environment in donor engagement and workplace culture.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Knowledge and experience in using fundraising software and/or CRM systems.

Benefits

• excellent benefits
• Moving Allowance