Weber State University invites applications for the position of Development Director (specific job grade will depend on the applicant s qualifications) for the Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities. Weber State University is currently in the fourth year of a comprehensive fundraising campaign.Reporting to the Campaign Director,the Development Director will work closely with college leadership to enhance and support their fundraising efforts. They are responsible for the identification,qualification,cultivation,and solicitation 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 funding proposals. This position is responsible for expanding the Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities donor base by forging new relationships with potential major gift donors. In coordination with the Director of Prospect Research,the Development Director is responsible for generating and tracking progress on a portfolio of 80-100 major gift prospects and soliciting them for gifts and pledges. The Director Development actively engages prospects in the portfolio and schedules approximately 130-150 meaningful contacts annually; approximately 15 significant contacts per month including 2-4 qualifying contacts.