University of Utah
Advancement Management
🇺🇸
Hybrid - Salt Lake City, UT
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$110K - $130K
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Development & Advancement
🗓️
June 15th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Utah is hiring a Director of Development, Internal Medicine & Dermatology. This role requires managing a portfolio of donors capable of making major, principal, and planned gifts to raise philanthropic support for the Departments of Internal Medicine and Dermatology. The Director leads fundraising efforts, including individual, corporate, and foundation campaigns, while collaborating closely with faculty and advancement colleagues across the university.
Highlights
- Manage donor pipeline by identifying, engaging, and qualifying prospective donors for major gifts.
- Achieve advancement metrics including significant donor contacts, new prospect qualifications, and annual fundraising goals.
- Lead fundraising efforts specifically for the Department of Dermatology and selected Divisions and research initiatives such as 3i and MAGIC.
- Conduct direct solicitations through visits, calls, emails, proposals, and grant submissions.
- Collaborate with Senior Director of Advancement and department leaders to develop cultivation and solicitation strategies.
- Oversee donor stewardship plans including recognition and impact reporting.
- Plan and execute donor cultivation events locally and nationally.
- Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree plus 12 years or a master’s degree plus 10 years of related experience.
- Preferred experience includes over five years of fundraising, alumni relations, nonprofit or higher education settings, and familiarity with donor databases and healthcare sector stakeholders.
- Compensation ranges from $110,000 to $130,000 annually.
Advancement Management Full Description
Advancement Management
Announcement
Details
Open Date | 06/12/2026
Requisition Number | PRN45353B
Job Title | Advancement Management
Working Title | Director of Development, Internal Medicine & Dermatology
Career Progression Track | M00
Track Level | M6 - Director
FLSA Code | Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | In office three days/week; ability to work evening and weekend hours as necessary.
VP Area | President
Department | 00972 - Advancement-Univ Utah Health
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $110,000 - $130,000
Close Date | 06/19/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) |
Job Summary | Advancement Management
The Director of Development (DOD) will help advance the mission of University of Utah Health by raising philanthropic support for the Departments of Internal Medicine and Dermatology, part of the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine. Working in close partnership with the Senior Director of Advancement, faculty within the Departments of Internal Medicine and Dermatology, and colleagues across University Advancement, this highly visible role manages a portfolio of donors with capacity for major gifts, principal gifts, and planned gifts.
The DOD leads development activities —including individual, corporate, and foundation fundraising —to strengthen and grow private support for the department. This position will focus particularly on fundraising within the Department of Dermatology, the Divisions of Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, Pulmonary Medicine, and Rheumatology, associated care lines, and research initiatives such as the Immunology, Inflammation, and Infectious Disease (3i) Research Initiative, the Microbiota and Gastrointestinal Immunology Consortium (MAGIC).
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities | Donor Pipeline Development (70%) Identify, engage, and qualify prospective donors to prepare them for major gift conversations. Meet university-wide advancement metrics, including 10 -12 significant donor contacts per month; 24 -48 new prospect qualifications annually; 20 gift solicitations annually; and an annual fundraising goal set with the supervisor. Manage a portfolio of major-gift prospects. Research, initiate, and cultivate relationships with training alumni, friends, foundations, and corporations —including those with little or no prior relationship with the University. Conduct direct solicitations through in-person visits, calls, emails, written proposals, and grant submissions. This role requires comfort with cold outreach and an ability to build relationships from first contact through solicitation, ensuring a donor-centered approach at every stage. Partner with the Senior Director of Advancement to develop cultivation and solicitation strategies. Adhere to University prospect management standards, track donor activity, and maintain timely and accurate contact reports. Model the One U mission by collaborating with campus partners to maintain a culture of trust across the departments, divisions, and centers we support. Partner with department leaders, the marketing and communications team, and other university staff to understand priorities, projects, and fundraising goals. Align with University Annual Giving team and Leadership Annual Giving team on related efforts.
Donor Stewardship (20%) Manage area specific stewardship plan to ensure donors are appropriately recognized and remain connected to the impact of their support. Coordinate creation and delivery of stewardship materials, including endowment and impact reports.
Donor Cultivation Events (10%)Collaborate with department leadership and faculty to design engagement opportunities for emeritus faculty, alumni, and donors — both locally and in key national regions. Plan and execute donor events, including lectureships, recognition events, and department-specific gatherings.
Minimum Qualifications | 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).
Director, Advancement Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences | More than five years of frontline fundraising experience. Two or more years of alumni relations or related fields experience. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Ability to travel overnight outside the area. Experience in higher education or a nonprofit setting. Familiarity with physicians or in the healthcare industry. Experience with donor databases and email marketing tools.
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary |
Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
Requisition Number | PRN45353B
Job Title | Advancement Management
Working Title | Director of Development, Internal Medicine & Dermatology
Career Progression Track | M00
Track Level | M6 - Director
FLSA Code | Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | In office three days/week; ability to work evening and weekend hours as necessary.
VP Area | President
Department | 00972 - Advancement-Univ Utah Health
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $110,000 - $130,000
Close Date | 06/19/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) |
Job Summary | Advancement Management
The Director of Development (DOD) will help advance the mission of University of Utah Health by raising philanthropic support for the Departments of Internal Medicine and Dermatology, part of the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine. Working in close partnership with the Senior Director of Advancement, faculty within the Departments of Internal Medicine and Dermatology, and colleagues across University Advancement, this highly visible role manages a portfolio of donors with capacity for major gifts, principal gifts, and planned gifts.
The DOD leads development activities —including individual, corporate, and foundation fundraising —to strengthen and grow private support for the department. This position will focus particularly on fundraising within the Department of Dermatology, the Divisions of Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, Pulmonary Medicine, and Rheumatology, associated care lines, and research initiatives such as the Immunology, Inflammation, and Infectious Disease (3i) Research Initiative, the Microbiota and Gastrointestinal Immunology Consortium (MAGIC).
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities | Donor Pipeline Development (70%) Identify, engage, and qualify prospective donors to prepare them for major gift conversations. Meet university-wide advancement metrics, including 10 -12 significant donor contacts per month; 24 -48 new prospect qualifications annually; 20 gift solicitations annually; and an annual fundraising goal set with the supervisor. Manage a portfolio of major-gift prospects. Research, initiate, and cultivate relationships with training alumni, friends, foundations, and corporations —including those with little or no prior relationship with the University. Conduct direct solicitations through in-person visits, calls, emails, written proposals, and grant submissions. This role requires comfort with cold outreach and an ability to build relationships from first contact through solicitation, ensuring a donor-centered approach at every stage. Partner with the Senior Director of Advancement to develop cultivation and solicitation strategies. Adhere to University prospect management standards, track donor activity, and maintain timely and accurate contact reports. Model the One U mission by collaborating with campus partners to maintain a culture of trust across the departments, divisions, and centers we support. Partner with department leaders, the marketing and communications team, and other university staff to understand priorities, projects, and fundraising goals. Align with University Annual Giving team and Leadership Annual Giving team on related efforts.
Donor Stewardship (20%) Manage area specific stewardship plan to ensure donors are appropriately recognized and remain connected to the impact of their support. Coordinate creation and delivery of stewardship materials, including endowment and impact reports.
Donor Cultivation Events (10%)Collaborate with department leadership and faculty to design engagement opportunities for emeritus faculty, alumni, and donors — both locally and in key national regions. Plan and execute donor events, including lectureships, recognition events, and department-specific gatherings.
Minimum Qualifications | 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).
Director, Advancement Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences | More than five years of frontline fundraising experience. Two or more years of alumni relations or related fields experience. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Ability to travel overnight outside the area. Experience in higher education or a nonprofit setting. Familiarity with physicians or in the healthcare industry. Experience with donor databases and email marketing tools.
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary |
Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- * How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
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