Director of Development, Principal Gifts, Medical Affairs

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

123d • $110,000

About The Position

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Director of Development for Principal Gifts within the Dell Medical School. This role focuses on raising philanthropic support from principal gift donors, specifically those capable of contributing $1,000,000 or more annually. The successful candidate will engage in donor discovery, relationship building, and the solicitation of major gifts, aiming to consistently produce $5,000,000 to $8,000,000+ per year. The position requires a proactive approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders within the university.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Demonstrated ability to execute successful full-cycle donor strategy.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in major and principal gifts fundraising or related fields.
• High degree of emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrated ability to show tenacity and be nimble.
• Ability to drive results.
• Highly effective communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal).
• Ability to think strategically and creatively and work well under pressure.
• Project management skills.
• Experience working with VIP, Raiser’s Edge or other similar CRM.

Nice To Haves

• More than the required years of fundraising with healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience in health and academic medicine.
• Successfully closed several $1M+ gifts in health or higher education.
• Experience with fundraising database and knowledge of prospecting tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an understanding of university and Dell Medical School priorities, vision, and mission.
• Build and carry an active portfolio of 40-80 prospective donors.
• Engage in qualification, strategy, development, relationship building, and closing of principal gifts at $1,000,000+.
• Participate in goal setting, proposal preparation, strategy development, and stewardship for donors.
• Deliver funding proposals to prospective and current donors.
• Collaborate with faculty, academic leaders, physicians, and development staff to develop funding opportunities.
• Track and ensure principal gift prospect strategies are in place.
• Increase engagement from high-net worth prospects and $1M+ gifts.
• Utilize a fundraising database and prospecting tools.
• Maintain appropriate electronic documentation on a timely basis.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including insurance and retirement benefits.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees