Development Officer - Salt Lake Education Foundation & Development Office

Work Calendar: 242
FTE: 1.0 (40 Hours per Week)
Contract Status: Contract
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Director of Development and Salt Lake Education Foundation
Starting Range: $67,851 - $91,529 annually
Salary Schedule/Lane: 42/I
Benefits: Eligible
Anticipated Start Date: 04/15/2024
Priority Screen Date: 03/25/2024
Positions Available: 1
Position Open Until Filled
JOB SUMMARY
The Development Officer provides resource development support to the district and the Salt Lake Educational Foundation by assisting in planning and implementing the district's fundraising efforts by working with schools, PTA's, alumni groups, as well as corporations, and foundations, and engaging in stewardship, donor recognition, and proposal/grant writing.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check. Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:

1. Bachelor's degree
2. Standard bookkeeping abilities
3. Knowledge of fundraising concepts, codes, policies, regulations, and/or laws; the community; and area resources
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced using data-based software
5. Valid Driver's License with evidence of insurability and reliable personal transportation
6. Speak, read, write, and present professionally, analyze, and interpret English written and verbal communications
7. Ability to operate standard office equipment, computer, phone, copy, and fax machine, etc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
These are examples of skills and experience that the best-qualified candidates may have. Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.

1. Three (3) years of job-related experience in development, fundraising or a related field
2. Extensive experience with nonprofit fundraising software, specifically Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT, Financial Edge
3. Extensive experience in grant writing
4. Intermediate-level Microsoft Office Suite skills
5. Experience in a K-12 education or public employment environment
6. Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Collaborate with a wide variety of individuals, departments, groups, and organizations (e.g., local and national foundations; city, county, and state agencies; district employees and administration; corporate representatives; PTA; etc.) to solicit funds to support new and on-going programs while implementing assessment tools to provide accurate evaluative information
2. Coordinate grant applications and related documents to solicit funding from a variety of sources to support district schools
3. Develop comprehensive stewardship programs, family, and student support programs, etc. to meet donor expectations and school needs and to report the impact of designated funds
4. Maintain program participation, contacts, fiscal expenditures, donor database, and other files
5. Manage solicitation, research, drafting, management, tracking, reporting, archiving, and grants and proposals to secure funding and oversee grant compliance
6. Monitor scholarships, faulty development awards, endowments, and other programs
7. Prepare donor and prospective donor correspondence, informational mailings, event invitations, funder profiles, proposals, brochures, and other written materials to cultivate potential donors, inform existing donors, and solicit funding sources
8. Research potential funding sources (e.g., foundations, corporations, individuals, etc.) to tailor communications and solicitations toward developing additional funding sources for current and proposed services and programs
9. Respond to inquiries from a variety of internal and external parties (e.g., teachers, community organizations, regulatory agencies, donors, etc.)
10. Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders
11. Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars, as assigned to convey and/or or gather information required to perform functions
12. Work under limited supervision, utilizing time-management and prioritization strategies, accurately processing detailed information, and meeting deadlines
13. Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform the duties of the position
14. Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required
15. As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift up to 30 pounds
16. Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
17. Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting up to 30 pounds, rolling, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.
Non-Discrimination Statement
No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 440 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, (801) 578-8340 You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695.