Assistant Director of Development, Hankamer School of Business

Baylor University•Waco, TX

17h

About The Position

The purpose of this role is qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors and prospects for major gifts in support of Baylor University, focused on support for the Hankamer School of Business.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience are required.
A valid US Driver License with a clear driving record of at least two years is required.
Must be able to travel outside of the state of Texas.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree and three years of relevant experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of donors and prospects for major gifts to Baylor, especially for their respective colleges and units
Travel to donor events outside of 8-5 hours of operation, and other donor engagement opportunities
With the leadership of the Assistant VP and Assoc. VP for Development, establish yearly measurable goals/objectives, related metrics for new gift commitments secured, proposals made, new prospects qualified, and prospect meetings held
Participate fully in Advancement’s prospect management, discovery/qualification visits and related prospect development programs
Collaborate with other Advancement frontline fundraisers to optimize solicitations that involve the Hankamer School of Business and broader Baylor University
Enhance donor experience that reflect major gift engagement
Operate as a resource for major gift strategies that involve the Hankamer School of Business and broader Baylor University
Collaborate with other Advancement team members to inspire trust, encourage creative thinking, and collaborate with other Baylor staff and volunteers to significantly increase private gifts to Baylor
Collaborate with respective deans, directors, or other senior administrators in developing impactful philanthropic agendas consistent with Baylor's and colleges'/units' strategic plans for major and prospective donors
Collaborate with deans, directors, and other senior administrators on structuring, enlisting, educating, focusing, and partnering with college and unit advisory boards and councils to increase giving with commitments at the major gift level and higher
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
Ability to comply with University policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance