Development Officer, Grant Writer

Utah State Alumni Association

Development Officer and Grant Writer supporting the fundraising efforts at the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art. Responsibilities include grant writing and donor relations for the museum's operations.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeLogan • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Development Officer and Grant Writer coordinates all museum fundraising activities with the USU Advancement staff and Office of Sponsored Programs to ensure non-duplicative approaches to grants and donors.
Planning annual goals, donor qualification, cultivation and solicitation strategy, and guiding collaborative projects across the university are key components of this role.
Create grants and manage all aspects of museum grants from start to finish, using USU programs such as Kuali.
A primary responsibility of this position is fostering and maintaining strong relationships between the museum and its members, board members, donors, grant sources, the public, and across campus.
These relationships include local and state governments, other museums, and related organizations.
This position will attend monthly meetings with the Advancement stewardship team to create alignment.
The Development Officer and Grant Writer will plan, execute, and support fundraising activities that promote the museum, its programs, and funding needs.
These activities include qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting individual, corporate, foundation, and government sources.
The position is expected to manage relationships, make funding solicitations and generate proposals as needed.
The Development Officer and Grant Writer will manage a growing membership program to provide engagement with the museum and develop future supporters.
Work closely with senior staff to develop and provide unique opportunities and events for members and donors to engage meaningfully with the museum.
The Development Officer and Grant Writer will be a member of the University Advancement Team and will continually develop and demonstrate strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

excellent benefits
Moving Allowance

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Hard Skills & Tools

fundraisinggrant writingcampaign designproposal generationrelationship managementmembership program managementanalytical skillsresearch skillscommunication skills

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationinterpersonal skillsability to work independentlyability to work collaborativelycommitment to respectful environmentability to engage with diverse stakeholders