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University of Texas at Austin

Public research university in Austin, TX

Director of Development for Major Gifts

Account ExecutiveConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree.
  • Demonstrated ability to execute successful full-cycle donor strategy.
  • A high degree of emotional intelligence.
  • Demonstrated ability to show tenacity and be nimble.
  • Ability to drive results in a complex, highly matrixed organization.
  • Highly effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to think strategically and creatively and work well under pressure.
  • Project management skills and the ability to work independently while engaging in collaboration between teams.
  • Ability and willingness to travel frequently to visit prospects and donors.
  • Ability to use discretion and maintain integrity and professionalism.
  • Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
  • Ability to travel frequently and overnight as necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Build and carry an active portfolio of 40 to 80 prospective donors.
  • Engage in qualification, strategy development, relationship building, and closing of major gifts of $100,000 or more for the Jackson School of Geosciences.
  • Proactively engage, cultivate, and solicit Jackson School of Geosciences parents.
  • Within 18 months of the start date, consistently produce more than $2,000,000 per year.
  • Participate in goal setting, proposal preparation, strategy development, and stewardship for donors in the portfolio.
  • Deliver funding proposals to prospective and current donors.
  • Work with, communicate with, and collaborate with faculty, academic leaders, and other development staff to develop campus-wide funding opportunities and reach campaign goals.
  • Maintain timely electronic documentation, including engagement activities, proposal tracking, contact reports, donor strategies, and forecasting in VIP.
  • Record timely reports, letters, proposals, or gift agreements following donor contact.
  • Work collaboratively and proactively with University development officers to further the University's development goals.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • An advanced degree or Certified Fund Raising Executive certification.
  • Five or more years of major-giving or planned-giving experience in higher education or nonprofit fundraising.
  • Experience raising funds for the sciences in higher education.
  • A proven track record of adhering to and exceeding specific metrics.

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University of Texas at Austin

Public research university in Austin, TX

University of Texas at Austin is a public research university in Austin, Texas. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional education across a broad range of fields.

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