Development Officer and Grant Writer

Utah State University•Logan, UT

About The Position

The Development Officer and Grant Writer (Development Officer I) for the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art (NEHMA) is a hybrid fundraising, grant development, and donor relations position that works closely with private and public grant sources, museum members, individual, corporate, and foundation donors to maximize the philanthropic and grant revenue for the museum. The Development Officer and Grant Writer will report to the museum’s Executive Director, but will also work closely with the Office of Advancement’s Executive Director of Corporation and Foundation Engagement. As part of the museum’s operations, the Development Officer and Grant Writer is responsible for grants (writing and reporting), managing the membership program, and events related to fundraising. Advancement-related responsibilities include qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting individual, corporate, and foundation sources, proposal development, entering contact reports, stewardship, grant reporting, and participating in Advancement trainings and meetings. This position will also be responsible for following USU Advancement’s policies and procedures. Some evenings and weekends are required for related special events as well as travel to key markets and regions to submit proposals and steward donors. This position works closely with the museum’s executive director and key staff to write grants to foundations and government sources, some of which are part of the university’s sponsored programs through the Office of Research. This position will also look holistically at individual giving to the museum and qualify, cultivate, and solicit donors. The Development Officer and Grant Writer will be responsible for meeting individual fundraising metrics (goals) set each year with the Executive Director for Corporate and Foundation Engagement. These goals will be determined with input from the museum Executive Director and the Vice President of Advancement and will comply with goal setting policies of other university Development Officers.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.