Director of Development, College of Business

Tarleton State University•Stephenville, TX

31d•$53,745 - $76,321•Onsite

About The Position

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Director of Development, College of Business in the Division of Institutional Advancement. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco , along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further. At the heart of it all is Stephenville , where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond. The Division of Advancement at Tarleton State University is seeking a proven fundraiser to serve as the Director of Development for the Dr. Sam Pack College of Business. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development with guidance and direction from the Vice President for Advancement, the successful candidate will serve as the lead fundraiser for the Dr. Sam Pack College of Business. Specifically, the successful candidate will build a comprehensive development program for the College featuring both annual giving and major gift elements. A core focus will be expanded external engagement, new donor acquisition, and heightened alumni involvement. Coordination with Advancement’s annual fund and donor relations director will be paramount. Growing alumni giving to the College, at all levels, will represent a central indicator of success. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with the director of annual giving and donor relations to establish and execute a defined, strategic donor-appreciation strategy that keeps supporters engaged and expands both their active involvement with the College and their philanthropic support. The Director will leverage extended alumni engagement to develop a growing cohort of major gift-level donors. It will be the Director’s responsibility to acutely align prospects with the priorities of the College, as established by the dean, to enable excellence in teaching, research, and community-based outreach. Position is in-office, located in Stephenville, Texas with work hours of Monday to Friday; from 8am to 5pm or as work requirements indicate. Serves as Campus Security Authority.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Five (5) years of professional fundraising experience, with strong preference given to a candidate with higher education fundraising experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree Preferred.

Responsibilities

Work closely with Advancement leadership to enable specific events and opportunities established by the Office of the President, with the Director expected to provide dedicated support to ensure full coordination and successful execution.
Assume a supporting and coordinating role for the College on all applicable presidential events involving the college and college leadership.
It will be the Director’s responsibility to fulfill requirements for the College as established by the Office of the President for Presidential events and experiences.
Such requirements may include: Providing information essential to guest lists. Supporting operational facets of select events. Providing information essential to presidential briefings.
Supporting strategic engagement through the President’s Office such as: President’s Suite for Tarleton State Football. The Tarleton State University Gala. President’s Suite for Tarleton State Basketball. Identifying sources of support and sponsorship for presidential events.
Provide prompt and professional responses to the Office of the President related to requests for information.
Evaluate the existing College of Business donor base to identify philanthropic opportunities.
Execute concentrated prospect research to prioritize the College’s donor portfolio and identify early opportunities for impact.
Collaborate closely with the College of Business dean and leadership to codify priorities established by the dean that align with philanthropic funding.
Align philanthropic prospects with COB strategic priorities to successfully advance the dean’s vision and the mission of the College.
Subscribe to Institutional Advancement’s moves-management model to demonstrate success vis-à-vis defined fundraising goals: Solicitations. Gifts closed. Donors engaged. Donors retained. New donors acquired.
Collaborate with Advancement Services to diligently execute concentrated prospect research to identify new sources of support.
Partner with Advancement’s director of foundation relations to pursue foundation funding aligned with approved priorities.
Serve as lead coordinator on major College of Business events following direction from the dean and College of Business leadership.
Team with Advancement’s annual fund and donor relations director to develop a best-practice strategy to increase the number of donors to the College (at all levels)
Team with Advancement’s annual fund and donor relations director to leverage the Texan Excellence Fund to expand, at growing levels, the College’s alumni giving percentage.
Team with Advancement’s annual fund and donor relations director to establish and deliver consistent, targeted stewardship through the College of Business that maintains engagement with donors and incentivizes additional giving.
Team with Advancement’s annual fund and donor relations director to support donor-centric events for the College that yield important revenue for the College and personalized experiences for donors.