Utah State University
Development Officer Analyst
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Logan, UT
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Full-Time
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$43K
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Development & Advancement
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July 9th, 2026
Blackbaud
Edtech.com's Summary
Utah State University is hiring a Development Officer Analyst responsible for collaborating with major gift officers to develop fundraising strategies and goals while conducting in-depth research on prospective donors. The role involves managing constituent records, supporting data integrity, and providing strategic consultation to advance university fundraising efforts.
Highlights
- Collaborate with fundraisers to schedule meetings and strategize on prospect management and fundraising goals.
- Identify individuals, corporations, and foundations for major gift support and conduct detailed financial and biographical research.
- Manage and update alumni donor database records while maintaining data integrity and implementing best practices.
- Required proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word, and demonstrated data entry experience.
- Preferred experience with Millennium, Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Manager, Banner, or similar relationship management systems.
- Minimum qualification includes four years of related work experience or an associate degree plus experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Strong knowledge of higher education fundraising principles and experience in philanthropic or higher education environments is favored.
- Must maintain highest standards of confidentiality, accuracy, and timeliness.
- Salary starts at a minimum of $43,000, commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits.
- Work within the Division of Advancement, supporting comprehensive fundraising efforts across university departments and campuses.
Development Officer Analyst Full Description
Overview:
The Development Officer Analyst (Development Research Assistant) is an entry-level position collaborating with major gift officers to develop and adjust fundraising goals and strategies, both annual and long-term. Reports on fundraising progress towards goals and identification of new prospects. Conducts research and analysis on individuals, corporations, and foundations that are prospects for significant financial support, or who can help to advance the university in other ways (e.g., through influence or volunteer activity). Reactive and responsive to requests from university staff; is also proactive in expanding the pool of potential prospects and bringing to the attention of the development staff those that offer the greatest promise of return. Creates, manages and updates constituent records in the alumni donor database, actively seeking to maintain data integrity. Assists with developing and implementing best practices and database processes. This position must meet the highest standards of confidentiality, quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Schedule monthly meetings with fundraisers to consult and strategize on prospect management assignments and tracking.
- Consult with the fundraisers to establish and adjust fundraising goals and strategies, both annual and long-term.
- Develop a relationship of trusted partner with assigned Development Officers. Provide encouragement, additional resources and support.
- Assist in identifying individuals, corporations, and foundation prospects for major gift support, influence or volunteer leadership. Conduct in-depth financial and biographical research and compose profile reports highlighting key information for USU leadership.
- Creates, manages and updates constituent records in the alumni donor database, follows best practices for problem resolution to maintain data integrity. Assists with developing and implementing best practices and database processes.
- Others duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Four years of related work experience; or an associate degree/technical training plus two years of related work experience, a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Word).
- Demonstrated experience in data entry.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Three years of office experience.
- Strong knowledge of higher education fundraising principles.
- Experience with Millennium, Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Manager (Reeher), Banner, or other relationship management data systems.
- Experience working in a philanthropic or higher education environment.
- Be familiar with a broad range of research techniques, including traditional text and periodical based research, searching of computerized databases, and the use of such other sources as court records, real estate records, and the internet.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to be highly detailed and service oriented.
- Ability to perform data entry for sustained periods of time.
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new software with detailed policies and procedures and a critical degree of accuracy.
- Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to prioritize work and to perform multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to deadlines.
- Good decision making, problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to take responsibility, to work well as a team member and to work independently.
- Ability to evaluate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
- Ability to maintain the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality.
- Customer service oriented. Able to function independently while working in a “team oriented” environment, taking the initiative to be productive and efficient and use independent judgment.
Required Documents:
Along with the online application, please attach:
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
- Names and contact information for three professional references to be typed at the beginning of your application
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.** Advertised Salary: Minimum $43,000 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:
The Division of Advancement is a welcoming office where inclusiveness and teamwork are highly valued. Advancement staff are engaged in the meaningful work of securing private financial resources to fuel Utah State University's mission by creating gratifying gift and engagement experiences for USU's generous and passionate alumni and friends. Comprising the division are the office of the Vice President, the USU Foundation & Board, Advancement Services, the Alumni Association (Alumni Engagement), Gift Planning, Corporation and Foundation Engagement, Strategic Communications, the Annual Fund and ACE (Alumni Center for Engagement). Furthermore, the division coordinates all fundraising efforts across campus, including colleges, various programs, extension campuses, and USU Athletics. Through the collaboration of these units, the Division of Advancement is able to achieve significant annual fundraising goals by inspiring stakeholders to invest their time and resources in Utah State University. 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, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.
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 [email protected].
*updated 12/2025 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, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.
Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.
Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin, source of income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.
In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.
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:
Matthew PinnerExecutive Director Civil Rights & Title IX Office[email protected]435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 401D1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322 | Cody CarmichaelTitle IX Coordinator [email protected]435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 402D1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:
U.S. Department of Education
Denver Regional Office
303-844-5695| [email protected]
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
800-421-3481 | [email protected]
*updated 10/2025
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