Development Director

The Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (RMCOEH) has for decades been recognized as one of the leading centers in the world dedicated to protecting the lives of workers. But fueled by our transition into Utah’s sole officially designated multi-university partnership, between the University of Utah and Weber State University, the center recently entered an exciting new era. We have added academic programs and faculty, grown our student enrollment, and expanded our research portfolio – all bolstering our core mission of ensuring workers make it home, healthy and safe, each day.

Now we are searching for someone who can help us capitalize on that momentum and shape our future. This position will lead RMCOEH’s development efforts, identifying and securing donor opportunities to increase our ability to make a difference for workers and support the businesses that employ them.

The ideal candidate will have a broad skill set at their disposal to advance RMCOEH’s development goals. Experience creating and implementing fundraising strategies targeting both individuals and organizations is essential, as are the interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with prospective donors and collaborate internally. It is not critical that the person who fills this position be knowledgeable about occupational and environmental health and safety – but passion for what we do is a must. To many prospective donors, this individual will be the face of RMCOEH, and the ability to spark enthusiasm in others will often be the difference between securing support or not.

The person who will be most successful in this role is resilient and creative and views themselves as a builder. A typical day may involve a morning of collaborating with RMCOEH’s marketing team regarding outreach materials, meeting for lunch with an alum who’s considering funding an endowment, then strategizing ways to identify and persuade high-caliber prospects in the afternoon.

With more than 800 graduates who have gone on to become leaders in the field of occupational and environmental health and safety since our inception, an economic impact in the billions, and a nearly five-decade history of protecting workers throughout Utah and the West, RMCOEH has a meaningful legacy.

But we’re not content to rest on our laurels. And we are looking for a candidate who shares our drive to improve – and even save – people’s lives.

If that’s you, please apply. We’re eager to hear about your impact and learn how you can help us amplify ours.

Coordinate fundraising campaigns for the university via Internet, web, social networks, direct mail, personal solicitation, commemorative giving, and/or telethons. Develop strategies to secure support from foundations, corporations, individuals, government, and other potential sources. Develop appropriate messaging to secure support of donors. Craft and maintain program promotion support materials. Suggest strategies for maximizing donations and major gifts. Develop strategies for long-term strategic fundraising. Create tax receipts and acknowledgement of thanks. Coordinate special events and enlist volunteers to assist in fund solicitation activities. Responsibilities may include managing annual capital campaigns, planned giving and endowment programs. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.

Job Code: P23743

Grade: P17

Coordinate fundraising campaigns for the university via Internet, web, social networks, direct mail, personal solicitation, commemorative giving, and/or telethons. Develop strategies to secure support from foundations, corporations, individuals, government, and other potential sources. Develop appropriate messaging to secure support of donors. Craft and maintain program promotion support materials. Suggest strategies for maximizing donations and major gifts. Develop strategies for long-term strategic fundraising. Create tax receipts and acknowledgement of thanks. Coordinate special events and enlist volunteers to assist in fund solicitation activities. Responsibilities may include managing annual capital campaigns, planned giving and endowment programs. Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional. Requires specialized skill set. Conducts highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

This is an Advanced-Level position in the General Professional track.

Job Code: P23744

Grade: P19

Coordinate fundraising campaigns for the university via Internet, web, social networks, direct mail, personal solicitation, commemorative giving, and/or telethons. Develop strategies to secure support from foundations, corporations, individuals, government, and other potential sources. Develop appropriate messaging to secure support of donors. Craft and maintain program promotion support materials. Suggest strategies for maximizing donations and major gifts. Develop strategies for long-term strategic fundraising. Create tax receipts and acknowledgement of thanks. Coordinate special events and enlist volunteers to assist in fund solicitation activities. Responsibilities may include managing annual capital campaigns, planned giving and endowment programs. Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional. Requires specialized skill set. Conduct highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment.
Job Code: P23745

Grade: P20

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Fund Development Specialists, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Fund Development Specialists, IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Fund Development Specialists, V:Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience. Assumes work equivalency (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience).