Jared Heldt, a University of Utah alum and former spirit team captain, has joined the Crimson Club as the director of major gifts. He is responsible for the development of philanthropic major gifts supporting the 550-plus Ute student-athletes.
 
Heldt joins the Crimson Club after serving as director of development for the Cougar Athletic Fund at Washington State University. While on the Palouse, he focused on major gift fundraising efforts for WSU Athletics' priorities such as upgrading the football locker room and volleyball court in addition to large capital projects including a new basketball arena, indoor practice facility, and academics & mental health center for WSU student-athletes.
 
Prior to WSU, Heldt served as a development assistant for the University of Nebraska, where he focused on prospect management, data analysis, and donor stewardship for the Huskers Athletic Fund and National Leadership Society. He was also a member of the Nebraska spirit squad as a cheerleader and earned his master's in business administration specializing in intercollegiate athletic administration.
 
Originally from Cottonwood Heights, Jared majored in business management at the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business and was a member of the Utah spirit team. He was was a SAAC representative, served on the MUSS Board, and interned with the Crimson Club.

In his free time, Heldt enjoys attending fitness classes, spending time with friends and family, and enjoying the abundance of outdoor recreation the state of Utah has to offer. As a proud alum of "The U", Jared is thrilled to return home close to family and support the Utes.