Director of Development

TITLE

Director of Development, Houston

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Development, Houston, leads philanthropic efforts to advance the strategic priorities of TWU’s Houston campus. This role manages a portfolio of major, annual, and planned giving prospects; builds corporate and foundation partnerships; and develops donor engagement strategies that strengthen support for the campus. The Director works closely with university leadership, faculty, and Advancement colleagues to foster a culture of philanthropy and drive meaningful impact.

Work is performed independently under limited supervision, and performance evaluation is based upon the results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:Vice President for University Advancement and dotted line to the Houston campus president 

Supervises:     No supervisory responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES -May include, but not limited to the following:

• Cultivates, solicits, and closes new and established leadership donors with the annual goal of 65-75 in-person or virtual meetings and a proven record of raising at least $250,000 in outright gifts in year one. Achievement of reaching goals, $1 million or more, may result in opportunities for advancement.

• Integrates stewardship and external activities with VP of Advancement, including volunteer engagement, alumni programming/events, stewardship programs/events, marketing, public relations, and other external functions.

• Cultivates, solicits, closes, and stewards new and established leadership donors.

• Manages a dynamic pool of annual and major gift prospects for the Houston campus.

• Provides strong leadership for fundraising professionals, staff, and volunteers. 

• Continues to build a robust annual giving program for the Houston campus.

• Develops and submits proposals to corporations and foundations interested in supporting priority initiatives for the campus.

• Supports the growth of the Houston campus prospects by annually identifying and referring to the Vice President of University Advancement and the Houston campus president, current donors who have the capacity and inclination to support the College at a greater level through major gifts or planned gifts.

• Stays continuously up to date on the divisions’ strategic vision and opportunities for philanthropic support.

• Communicates philanthropic support priorities of the Houston campus to donors and prospective donors.

• Attends and participates in Houston campus and University Advancement events and activities.

• Utilizes university-wide data systems (Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge NXT) to ensure efficient and well-coordinated fundraising efforts.

• Writes reports and creates actions on prospect activity for the Vice President of University Advancement and the Houston campus president.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Performs other duties as requested.

• Attends weekend and evening activities as necessary.

• Demonstrated skill in a university advancement setting and/or fundraising experience for a College of Business is preferred.

• Strong interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills are required.

• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and steward relationships benefiting a the university.

• Ability to develop and implement effective and efficient donor stewardship practices.

• Ability to analyze data, monitor budgets, and develop successful plans is necessary.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously, with attention to detail and deadlines.

• Excellent technology skills, specifically with MS Office suite of products, CRM tools, and databases such as Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge.

• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including related university software and email.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. Master’s degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Five years of successful progressively responsible experience in higher education or comparable non-profit fundraising.Professional work experience in an academic/higher education setting preferred.

REQUIREMENT

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regularly scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.  Must be willing to travel and work weekends/evenings as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES- The following are essential:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The employee will be required to travel and work evenings and weekends as necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.

SAFETY

TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Texas Woman’s University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.

All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate’s ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman’s University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.

If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government.  For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.