Director of Development for Major Gifts

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Director of Development for Major Gifts to join the Jackson School of Geosciences. This role is part of the Texas Development team, which is dedicated to raising philanthropic support for the university. Texas Development is described as a dynamic community of over 500 fundraising professionals committed to creating meaningful donor experiences and achieving high levels of success. The university itself is a large, ambitious institution with a strong national ranking, located in Austin, Texas, known for its creative and entrepreneurial spirit. The Texas Development team is growing and has recently achieved significant fundraising success, aiming to be one of the best fundraising programs in public higher education.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Demonstrated ability to execute successful full-cycle donor strategy.
• 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 communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal).
• Ability to think strategically and creatively and work well under pressure.
• Project management skills.
• Capable of working independently, while also 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.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• The University Development Office does not sponsor work visas for this position.
• Must be able to travel frequently and overnight as necessary.
• Regular and consistent attendance is required in this job.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or CFRE certification.
• Five + years of major or planned giving experience in higher education or non-profit fundraising.
• Experience raising funds for the sciences in higher education.
• Proven track record of adhering to and exceeding specific metrics.

Responsibilities

• Build and carry an active portfolio of 40 to 80 prospective donors.
• Engage in qualification, strategy development, relationship building and closing of major gift(s) at $100,000+ for the Jackson School of Geosciences.
• Proactively engage, cultivate, and solicit Jackson School of Geosciences parents.
• Within 18 months of start date, consistently produce $2,000,000+ per year.
• Participate in goal setting, proposal preparation, strategy development, and stewardship as required for donors in the portfolio.
• Successfully and consistently deliver funding proposals to prospective and current donors.
• Effectively 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 appropriate electronic documentation on a timely basis, including engagement activities, proposal tracking, contact reports, donor strategies, and forecasting in VIP.
• Record timely reports, letters, proposals, or gift agreements following a donor contact.
• Work collaboratively, proactively, and in a professional, service-oriented manner with all University development officers to further the development goals of the University.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package that includes insurance and retirement benefits in addition to other programs and services.
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director