Director of Development, Major Gifts, Cockrell School of Engineering

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

46d•$80,000

About The Position

The Cockrell School of Engineering is seeking a Director of Development, Major Gifts who will develop, execute, and drive a major and principal giving strategy for the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics in collaboration with leadership. In addition to cultivating relationships with the ASE alumni base, this role will elevate the department's major and principal gift fundraising output during the current capital campaign. Position includes significant travel and remote work opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 1-3 years of work experience in similar fields
Experience composing, editing, and proofreading business letters
Experience assisting with fundraising programs or performing complex administrative functions
Experience working with confidential information
Experience working in a varied environment, maintaining customer focus, and implementing continuous quality improvements
High degree of proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Ability to interface effectively with a wide variety of personnel
Ability to work well under pressure and adhere to deadlines, work independently without day-to-day supervision
Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and judgment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or other relatable major
Experience with VIP database and DEFINE
More than two years of experience with fundraising at UT Austin
Thorough understanding of the development process and the integral role stewardship and development communications play in overall fundraising strategy
Working knowledge of UT Austin's policies and procedures

Responsibilities

Manage an active portfolio of 50 to 90 prospective donors.
Engage in the delivery of funding proposals to prospective and current donors, qualification efforts, strategy development, relationship building and closing of major and principal gift(s) of $1,000,000+ for the Cockrell School of Engineering.
Participate in goal setting, proposal preparation, strategy development, and stewardship as required for donors in the portfolio.
Within 18 months of start date, consistently produce $3,000,000+ 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.