Director of Development, Major Gifts

University of Texas at Austin-posted 2 months ago
Full-time • Director
Austin, TX
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This position will support the university's Department of Computer Science (UTCS), which boasts a top ten ranking from US News and more than 6,500 students across all programs. This places UT among the most significant intellectual hubs for computer science research and education anywhere in the world. UTCS has a close relationship with Austin's thriving tech culture and works at the forefront of fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum computing, and cybersecurity. To serve as the Director of Development, Major Gifts, on the Computer Science development team. Successful candidates will work closely with the team's existing Director of Development and focus on identifying and cultivating new donor prospects with a capacity of $100,000+.

  • Build and carry an active portfolio of 70-90 well-qualified prospective and active donors with a capacity of $100,000+ and solicit gifts to support operations and grow the endowment through pledged and planned monetary gifts.
  • Engage in qualification, strategy, development, relationship building, and closing of major gifts at $100,000+ for Computer Science through annual gifts and endowment of scholarships, programs, and priorities of the department.
  • Participate in goal setting, proposal preparation, strategy development, and stewardship as required for donors in the managed portfolio and as requested.
  • Successfully and consistently deliver funding proposals with a focus on engaging new donors.
  • Consistently produce $2,000,000+ per year in contributed revenue that is available within the fiscal year as well as building endowment funding.
  • Maintain an understanding of the Computer Science priorities, vision, and mission.
  • Effectively work with, communicate with, and collaborate with Computer Science leadership and other development staff to develop department-wide funding opportunities.
  • Utilize fundraising databases and prospecting tools.
  • Maintain appropriate electronic documentation on a timely basis, including engagement activities, proposal tracking, contact reports, donor strategies, and forecasting.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum of three years' experience in major gifts fundraising or a related field.
  • Proven success in developing and executing full-cycle donor strategies.
  • Strong emotional intelligence, intellectual curiosity and strategic thinking.
  • Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal).
  • Effective project management and problem-solving abilities, thrives under pressure.
  • Collaborative and independent work style; able to engage across teams.
  • Proficient in CRM platforms such as VIP, Salesforce, or similar applications.
  • Willingness and ability to travel frequently to engage with prospects and donors.
  • Demonstrated discretion, integrity and professionalism in all interactions.
  • Extensive experience beyond the minimum requirement in fundraising and/or planned giving.
  • Background in fundraising within a technical or STEM-focused field.
  • Graduate degree and/or Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification.
  • Prior experience in a large, complex academic research university environment.
  • Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) eligibility.
  • Optional Retirement Program (ORP) option.
  • Standard office environment.
  • Travel frequently, overnight and weekends as necessary.
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