Associate Development Officer - College of Engineering

Texas A&M Foundation; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

17% retirement contribution

Professional growth

Collaborative team

Job summary

Texas A&M Foundation in College Station seeks an Associate Development Officer for the College of Engineering to connect donor interests with institutional priorities.

You will build and manage a portfolio of alumni, donors, and prospective supporters, conduct discovery visits, and assist in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gifts supporting scholarships, faculty initiatives, and student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 0–2 years fundraising, sales, business development, or related field.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be willing to travel to donor engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of alumni, donors, and prospective supporters.
• Conduct discovery visits and donor meetings to identify philanthropic interests.
• Support cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gifts for scholarships, research, and student success.
• Collaborate with College of Engineering leadership and Foundation colleagues to advance fundraising opportunities.
• Develop engagement strategies to strengthen donor relationships.

Skills

Relationship building

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Donor management software

Job description

Brief Description

Associate Development Officer – College of Engineering

Role

As the Associate Development Officer – College of Engineering, you will serve as an ambassador of the Texas A&M Foundation and the College of Engineering by connecting donor interests with institutional priorities. In this role, you will:

• Build and manage a portfolio of alumni, donors, and prospective supporters through strategic outreach and relationship-building activities.
• Conduct discovery visits and donor meetings to identify philanthropic interests and opportunities for engagement.
• Assist in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gifts supporting scholarships, faculty initiatives, research programs, student success, and strategic college priorities.
• Partner closely with College of Engineering leadership, faculty, and Foundation colleagues to identify and advance fundraising opportunities.
• Develop and execute engagement strategies designed to strengthen donor relationships and increase philanthropic support.
• Prepare donor correspondence, proposals, stewardship reports, and other materials to effectively communicate impact and opportunities for investment.
• Represent the Texas A&M Foundation and the College of Engineering at donor meetings, campus events, and regional engagement activities.
• Maintain accurate donor records and activity reports while utilizing Foundation systems and resources to support fundraising efforts.

What we have to offer

Purpose: Help advance innovation, student success, faculty excellence, and transformative research within the College of Engineering.

• Competitive total compensation package with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, identity protection, and more—available at no cost to you.
• Retirement planning with a 17% employer contribution toward your retirement.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a mission-driven organization.
• Collaboration with a passionate team dedicated to supporting Texas A&M University's future.

What we require

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0-2 years of professional experience in fundraising, sales, business development, relationship management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of the Texas A&M Foundation and the College of Engineering.
• Willingness and ability to travel in support of donor engagement activities.

We'd love to find someone with

• Previous experience in higher education, nonprofit fundraising, advancement, or donor relations.
• Experience managing relationships with donors, clients, customers, or key stakeholders.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and philanthropic best practices.
• Master's degree.
• Affinity for Texas A&M University and an understanding of the impact of philanthropy in higher education.

We expect our team members to

• Demonstrate the attributes of a Passionate Professional Dedicated to Purposeful Philanthropy.
• Embody the Aggie Core Values and the Foundation Beliefs.
• Contribute to team effectiveness through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Support the achievement of individual, departmental, divisional, and organizational goals aligned with the Foundation's mission and vision.