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Senior Development Officer of Major Gifts - Utah State Athletics

Utah State University
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
United States, Utah, Logan
Aug 08, 2026
Senior Development Officer of Major Gifts - Utah State Athletics Requisition ID: 2026-10595 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Other Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: University Advancement Department: Vice President-Univ Advancement Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits Overview The Senior Development Officer of Major Gifts for Utah State Athletics provides strategic leadership for the Athletics Major Gifts Program. Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the major gift team and driving philanthropic support. This position is responsible for leading the Blue A Society, expanding it into a comprehensive major giving society that inspires long-term donor engagement and investment. This role will be responsible for strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects. This individual will strategically develop proposals and secure major gifts to meet annual fundraising and cash revenue goals. Working collaboratively across the university, the Senior Development Officer partners with athletics leadership, coaches, central advancement, and university administrators to advance fundraising initiatives and strengthen donor relationships. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising, advancement, development, or related sales, with a demonstrated record of securing major gifts, managing donor portfolios, and achieving fundraising goals. Experience in collegiate athletics fundraising is highly preferred. Responsibilities Leadership Oversee day-to-day operations of the major gift team Oversee all aspects within the Blue A Society Build Blue A Society into a more comprehensive philanthropic major giving society. Responsible for Major Gift Team to reach annual fundraising goals including, closed gifts and cash received. Major Gift Fundraising Develop and execute strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects. Personally solicit leadership and major gifts in support of athletics priorities. Meet annual fundraising and revenue goals. Serve on the principal gift team. Collaboration Partner with athletics leadership, coaches, advancement staff, and university leadership. Serve on Advancement's leadership team. Work closely with central advancement offices. Have a firm understanding of USU's gift accepting and crediting policies and procedures and USU's naming policy. Travel and External Engagement Attend athletic competitions, donor events, and alumni gatherings. Represent the athletic department at fundraising and stewardship events. Work evenings and weekends as needed for games and special events. Data and Performance Management Maintain accurate donor records. Track visits, proposals, solicitations, and fundraising metrics. Prepare reports on fundraising progress. Reporting Will report to Matt White, Vice President of Advancement, and be assigned operationally to Carter Young, Deputy Athletic Director & Chief Revenue Officer for Utah State Athletics. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in a related field plus five years of fundraising, development, advancement, or related sales experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated success securing major gifts or high-level philanthropic investments. Experience managing donor and prospect portfolios. Preferred Requirement Collegiate athletics fundraising experience. Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADA 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. College/Department Highlights University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state. Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu . updated 07/2026 https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/10595/senior-development-officer-of-major-gifts-%e2%80%93-utah-state-athletics/job?in_iframe=1* Notice of Non-discrimination In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU's non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266 Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266 Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322 For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency je-a61d54a3457c49ebbee3a72cc5e2ab59