Director of Development, College of Nursing & Health Innovation - The University of Texas at Arlington

Another Source • Arlington, TX

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is recruiting a Director of Development for its College of Nursing and Health Innovation in Arlington, Texas. The role advances philanthropic priorities supporting students, faculty, research, healthcare innovation, and the future of patient care. The College graduates approximately 50% of the nurses in Texas and plays a significant role in addressing healthcare workforce needs.

Working closely with the Dean and reporting to the Executive Director of Academic Unit Development, the Director will shape and advance the College’s fundraising priorities and build relationships with alumni, individuals, corporations, and foundations. The Director will manage a portfolio of approximately 80–100 prospective and current donors with a combined fundraising capacity of approximately $30 million. The position combines independent major-gift portfolio management with close collaboration across College leadership and University Advancement.

The position has a flexible hybrid work arrangement with no set number of required onsite days. An on-campus presence is expected as needed for donor engagement, collaboration, and College priorities. Donor engagement takes place primarily throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area, and extensive travel for donor meetings is required. Occasional evening and weekend events are part of the role. Relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Five to seven years of experience in major-gift fundraising with a demonstrated record of securing major gifts, or related transferable experience from corporate, community, or philanthropic organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Strong relationship-management skills, including the ability to engage donors, academic leaders, volunteers, and colleagues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate the value and impact of higher education to diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage complex relationships, collaborate across teams, and follow through on commitments.
• Experience working toward measurable fundraising objectives, including donor activity and dollars raised.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Professionalism, sound judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to the University’s mission and values.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Ability to travel extensively for donor meetings and participate in occasional evening and weekend events.

Nice To Haves

• More than seven years of major-gift fundraising experience, including demonstrated success securing gifts at the six-figure level or higher.
• Fundraising experience in higher education, particularly within nursing, health sciences, or another academic unit.
• Experience supporting or participating in comprehensive or capital campaigns.
• Familiarity with planned-giving strategies and gift-planning instruments.
• Experience engaging and managing volunteers, advisory boards, or philanthropic committees.
• Experience with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT or similar advancement and donor-management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with students, staff, alumni, and constituents from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage and strategically advance a portfolio of approximately 80–100 prospective and current donors with approximately $30 million in combined fundraising capacity.
• Build long-term relationships with alumni, individual donors, corporate partners, and foundation representatives.
• Develop and execute donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to secure major gifts.
• Partner with the Dean to identify funding priorities and connect donor interests with opportunities across the College.
• Engage donors through personal outreach, in-person visits, and other strategic relationship-building activities.
• Serve as a fundraising partner to the Dean and College leadership.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and academic leaders to identify philanthropic opportunities and develop strategies advancing academic, research, and student-success priorities.
• Participate in engagement activities that strengthen relationships with alumni, donors, and community partners.
• Work with the Executive Director of Academic Unit Development on fundraising initiatives and special projects.
• Collaborate with University Advancement colleagues to coordinate donor engagement and maximize philanthropic opportunities.
• Support the engagement and management of College volunteers, advisory boards, and committees.
• Cultivate volunteer leadership opportunities and partner with volunteer leaders to strengthen philanthropic relationships and expand the College’s network of supporters.
• Support special initiatives and other responsibilities advancing the College’s fundraising priorities and UTA’s mission.
• Travel extensively for donor meetings and participate in occasional evening and weekend events.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees supporting health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.
• Relocation assistance is available.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement with no set number of required onsite days.

What This Job Offers

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