Senior Director of Development

Title: Senior Director of Development

Reports to: President & CEO

Supervises: 5 FTE Development Team

United Way of Northern Utah (UWNU) is a 501(c)(3) non‑profit organization serving Weber, Box Elder, Morgan, Cache, and Rich counties. Its mission is to unite people and organizations to build a healthy, stable, and well‑educated community where individuals, families, and neighborhoods thrive.

More than a fundraiser, United Way creates opportunities for people in our community to work together to improve the health, education, and financial stability of every person. We move quickly to meet changing needs in our community and need a strong leader to assist with mission advancement.

The Senior Director of Development is a senior leader within UWNU, reporting to the President and CEO and serving as a strategic partner to the Board and Senior Leadership Team. This role shapes and advances an integrated fundraising vision that drives sustainable, diversified philanthropic growth and positions UWNU for long‑term community impact. The Senior Director provides leadership to a high‑performing Development team and stewards a comprehensive revenue portfolio spanning foundation, government, corporate, and individual giving.

• Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organizational strategy, critical decision-making, and long‑term financial sustainability.
• Set and drive the development strategy in collaboration with the UWNU Controller, CEO, and Board of Directors to ensure the organization’s financial health and growth.
• Act as a primary driver in increasing revenue and diversifying funding sources for the organization.
• Clearly articulate and communicate United Way’s value proposition to stakeholders.
• Actively steward relationships with United Way Worldwide and high‑performing local United Ways to leverage best practices and shared resources.
• Serve as a brand champion and foster a culture of philanthropy across the organization and community.
• Contribute to the overall success of UWNU by performing other essential duties, participating in organization‑wide events, and fulfilling responsibilities as assigned.

• Expand and diversify funding support from government, foundations, high‑net‑worth individuals, and other key sources for prioritized initiatives.
• Inspire giving from the United Way Board and other influential volunteers and donors.
• Support team in increasing visibility and participation in corporate workplace giving campaigns, driving expanded adoption throughout the UWNU service area.
• Support corporate partners in achieving social responsibility goals through their partnership with UWNU.
• Support team in donor cultivation and development efforts to generate engagement through Year of Action and Community Drives.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Public Relations team to ensure all development efforts support and are aligned with the overall marketing strategy.

• Set a vision and provide supportive, accountable leadership to the Development team.
• Guide, approve, and monitor the department’s logic model, strategic priorities, and action plan.
• Ensure the department is effectively structured to achieve revenue goals and advance organizational priorities.
• Identify and advocate for necessary staffing and budget resources.
• Coach, mentor, and create professional development plans for direct reports; meet regularly to review progress toward goals.

• Advanced understanding of philanthropy principles, donor psychology, and fundraising best practices.
• Expertise in multi‑channel fundraising strategies, including major gifts, planned giving, corporate partnerships, and grant acquisition.
• Knowledge of nonprofit financial management, budgeting, and revenue forecasting.
• Familiarity with United Way’s mission, collective impact framework, and community development principles.
• Understanding of marketing integration with fundraising and donor engagement.
• Awareness of legal and ethical standards in fundraising and donor stewardship.