Development Director

Were Hiring: Development Director $124623/salary Amazing Benefits!

Location: 1307 S. 900 W. SLC UT Type: Full-Time FLSA: Exempt

Utah Community Action is looking for an energetic relationship-focused Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts that power life-changing programs and strengthen communities across the State.

If you love building partnerships inspiring donors leading creative campaigns and turning big ideas into real impact this could be the perfect role for you.

What Youll Do

As our Director of Development youll lead and grow a dynamic fundraising strategy that supports the organizations mission and long-term sustainability. Youll work closely with agency leadership community partners donors and the Development Team to expand resources and elevate our impact.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing annual and multi-year fundraising plans
• Leading donor engagement major gifts grants sponsorships and stewardship efforts
• Creating strategic campaigns with measurable goals and timelines
• Overseeing grant prospecting writing reporting and compliance
• Supporting agency-wide strategic planning and community needs assessments
• Representing the agency at meetings presentations and special events
• Collaborating with leadership to strengthen program growth and sustainability
• Coaching and supporting the Development Team

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• Nonprofit fundraising experience
• 3 years of supervisory experience
• Grant development experience
• Public speaking and event planning experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree
• Experience leading strategic planning initiatives

What Makes You Successful

• Professional communication and strong relationship-building skills
• Accountability flexibility and attention to deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adapt to changing priorities
• Commitment to teamwork and community impact

Additional Requirements

• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass required background and health screenings
• Compliance with agency personnel policies and Head Start requirements

This position supervises the Development Team and includes occasional travel within the community.

Pay & Perks

• $124623/salary
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA with up to $2500 match Telehealth access
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• 11 Paid Holidays Paid Winter Break (Christmas-New Years)
• 192 PTO hours annually Weekly Paid Self-Care Hour
• Life & Disability Insurance EAP and more!

If youre ready to combine strategy leadership and purpose-driven work into one rewarding career wed love to meet you.

Apply now! It only takes 3 minutes to join a team thats changing lives every day.

Utah Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer and the agency prohibits discrimination and harassment because of a persons protected status such as race color national origin religion age (40 and over) physical or mental disability genetic information veteran military service gender sex (including conditions of pregnancy) marital status familial status sexual orientation gender identity or any other protected- group status.

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