Development Director Jobs in Utah
Development Director jobs in Utah concentrate in nonprofit organizations, higher education, and healthcare systems, with active hiring across fundraising leadership, donor relations, and capital campaign management. Salt Lake City, Provo, and Ogden are the largest hiring metros, home to established employers such as Intermountain Health, the University of Utah, and Deseret Management Corporation. Demand is strongest for directors with major gifts experience, planned giving portfolios, and grant strategy backgrounds. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Top employerIQVIA
Top citySalt Lake City, UT
Cities hiring12
Work type38% Remote
Top industryEducation
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Weber State University
Development Director
Ogden, Utah
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Ryder System
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Salt Lake City, Utah
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Murray, Utah
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Utah Transit Authority
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Development Director
Weber State University·Ogden, Utah
Job functions:
$65k/yr
1+ yr exp.
Bachelor's degree in psychology
Full Time
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Position Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
Development Director
Requisition Number
S02474P
Position Category
Staff
Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week
40
Months per year
12
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade
E33
Salary
FLSA
Exempt
Job Summary/Basic Function
Weber State University invites applications for the position of Development Director for the Dumke College of Health Professions. Job grade will depend on candidate qualification alignment with approved career ladder. The university is in the seventh year of an eight-year campaign, having publicly launched Amplify Weber State: The Campaign for Weber State on January 9, 2026. As of July 31, 2026, the campaign has raised over $140 million toward its $200 million goal, driving support for key priorities like scholarships, teaching excellence, and workforce needs.
The Dumke College of Health Professions is widely recognized as Weber State University’s flagship college. It accounts for a substantial portion of the university’s annual graduates.
Academic Programs: The college offers programs across associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
Program Reputation:
The Dumke College of Health Professions is widely recognized as Weber State University’s flagship college. It accounts for a substantial portion of the university’s annual graduates.
Academic Programs: The college offers programs across associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
Program Reputation:
- The Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing consistently ranks high both regionally and nationally, serving as one of WSU’s most in-demand academic tracks.
- At the associate degree level, health professions programs at WSU are ranked #1 in Utah.
Reporting to the Campaign Director, the Development Director will work closely with Dumke College of Health Professions leadership to enhance and support their fundraising efforts. They are responsible for the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and ongoing stewardship of prospects capable of gifts in excess of $35,000. All Development staff, including any new hires, are expected to work as a team toward ‘Big W’ objectives and goals while also having primary responsibility for major gift fundraising within their assigned college/division including arranging visits with individuals, corporations, foundations and the preparation of private funding proposals. This position is specifically responsible for expanding the Dumke College of Health Professions donor base by forging new relationships with potential major gift donors. They are responsible for generating and tracking progress on a portfolio of 45 – 50 major gift prospects and soliciting them for gifts and pledges. The Development Director actively engages prospects in the portfolio and schedules approximately 165 significant contacts annually; to include 44 qualification contacts. In addition, the Development Director will be tasked to complete a minimum of 15 major gift solicitations annually.
Required Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in private fundraising, marketing, sales, communication, psychology, business management, or related fields
- One year of experience in private fundraising
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred:
- Master’s Degree
- Strong oral communication, listening, writing, technology and interpersonal skills
- An understanding of, commitment to, and ability to articulate the value of higher education both conceptually and as it relates to the local region
- Experience working in a college, university, or non-profit setting
- Experience working both independently and as part of a team identifying and cultivating prospective donors and soliciting philanthropic support; including planned giving opportunities
- Comprehensive campaign fund raising experience
- History of interacting positively with a variety of internal and external constituencies
- Track record of displaying integrity and the ability to keep confidences regarding personal information
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform well under pressure in a metric driven organization
A successful candidate will be willing to
Background Check?
Yes
Benefits Summary
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
09/15/2026
Review Date
09/29/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $65,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.
Screening of applications will begin September 29, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.
Screening of applications will begin September 29, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/29346
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position
Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Physical Requirements of this position
Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
Weber State University
Development Director
Ogden, Utah
Added 2d ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
$65k/yr
1+ yr exp.
Bachelor's degree in psychology
Full Time
Job Description
Position Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
Development Director
Requisition Number
S02474P
Position Category
Staff
Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week
40
Months per year
12
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade
E33
Salary
FLSA
Exempt
Job Summary/Basic Function
Weber State University invites applications for the position of Development Director for the Dumke College of Health Professions. Job grade will depend on candidate qualification alignment with approved career ladder. The university is in the seventh year of an eight-year campaign, having publicly launched Amplify Weber State: The Campaign for Weber State on January 9, 2026. As of July 31, 2026, the campaign has raised over $140 million toward its $200 million goal, driving support for key priorities like scholarships, teaching excellence, and workforce needs.
The Dumke College of Health Professions is widely recognized as Weber State University’s flagship college. It accounts for a substantial portion of the university’s annual graduates.
Academic Programs: The college offers programs across associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
Program Reputation:
The Dumke College of Health Professions is widely recognized as Weber State University’s flagship college. It accounts for a substantial portion of the university’s annual graduates.
Academic Programs: The college offers programs across associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
Program Reputation:
- The Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing consistently ranks high both regionally and nationally, serving as one of WSU’s most in-demand academic tracks.
- At the associate degree level, health professions programs at WSU are ranked #1 in Utah.
Reporting to the Campaign Director, the Development Director will work closely with Dumke College of Health Professions leadership to enhance and support their fundraising efforts. They are responsible for the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and ongoing stewardship of prospects capable of gifts in excess of $35,000. All Development staff, including any new hires, are expected to work as a team toward ‘Big W’ objectives and goals while also having primary responsibility for major gift fundraising within their assigned college/division including arranging visits with individuals, corporations, foundations and the preparation of private funding proposals. This position is specifically responsible for expanding the Dumke College of Health Professions donor base by forging new relationships with potential major gift donors. They are responsible for generating and tracking progress on a portfolio of 45 – 50 major gift prospects and soliciting them for gifts and pledges. The Development Director actively engages prospects in the portfolio and schedules approximately 165 significant contacts annually; to include 44 qualification contacts. In addition, the Development Director will be tasked to complete a minimum of 15 major gift solicitations annually.
Required Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in private fundraising, marketing, sales, communication, psychology, business management, or related fields
- One year of experience in private fundraising
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred:
- Master’s Degree
- Strong oral communication, listening, writing, technology and interpersonal skills
- An understanding of, commitment to, and ability to articulate the value of higher education both conceptually and as it relates to the local region
- Experience working in a college, university, or non-profit setting
- Experience working both independently and as part of a team identifying and cultivating prospective donors and soliciting philanthropic support; including planned giving opportunities
- Comprehensive campaign fund raising experience
- History of interacting positively with a variety of internal and external constituencies
- Track record of displaying integrity and the ability to keep confidences regarding personal information
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform well under pressure in a metric driven organization
A successful candidate will be willing to
Background Check?
Yes
Benefits Summary
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
09/15/2026
Review Date
09/29/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $65,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.
Screening of applications will begin September 29, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.
Screening of applications will begin September 29, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/29346
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position
Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Physical Requirements of this position
Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
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A snapshot from current Utah openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Law & Legal Services
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Utah Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in development director jobs across Utah.
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, or a related field required
- Proven experience leading fundraising campaigns, major gifts programs, or donor cultivation strategies
- Demonstrated ability to manage and grow a portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundation donors
- Experience supervising development staff and coordinating cross-functional teams on fundraising goals
- Proficiency with donor management software such as Raiser's Edge, Salesforce Nonprofit, or similar platforms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for grant writing, donor proposals, and board presentations
Development Director Jobs in Utah: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a development director in Utah?
Most development directors in Utah reach the role by combining a bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, or business with several years of progressively responsible fundraising experience. Utah does not require a state-issued license for this role, but earning credentials such as the Certified Fund Raising Executive designation through CFRE International strengthens candidacy significantly. Large Utah nonprofits and universities typically promote internally from major gifts officer or development manager positions.
Which companies hire development directors in Utah?
Companies currently hiring development directors in Utah include IQVIA, Utah State University, and Ryder System, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Utah's dense concentration of hospital systems, universities, and large faith-affiliated nonprofits makes it one of the more active states for development leadership hiring year-round.
Which Utah cities have the most development director jobs?
Salt Lake City, Logan, and Lehi have the most development director openings in Utah. Salt Lake City drives the largest share of postings given its density of hospital systems, universities, and statewide nonprofits, while Provo's concentration of higher education institutions and Ogden's growing healthcare and social services sector account for strong hiring in those corridors.
Are there remote development director jobs in Utah?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since relationship-intensive donor work and board engagement often require an in-person presence. About 69% of development director openings tied to Utah are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. The parts of the role most amenable to remote work include grant writing, reporting, and donor research, while major donor meetings and events typically require local availability.
How can I get hired as a development director in Utah with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is starting in a development coordinator or annual fund associate role at a large Utah institution such as Intermountain Health, the University of Utah, or one of the many Wasatch Front nonprofits that run formal fundraising teams. From there, lateral moves into major gifts or grant writing build the portfolio that Utah employers look for in director candidates. Earning the CFRE credential or completing a certificate in nonprofit management through Utah Valley University or Westminster University accelerates advancement for candidates without deep experience.
Where can I find and apply to development director jobs in Utah?
You can find and apply to development director jobs in Utah on Migrate Mate, which lists current Utah openings in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level and area of focus, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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