Director of Development

Cgph; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Public Media is seeking a development leader to plan and execute strategic fundraising for a college or unit. This role acts as chief development officer with reporting lines to the dean and advancement leadership, guiding personal solicitation and gift planning knowledge.

The position involves managing a portfolio of prospects, directing campaigns, and mentoring staff while ensuring alignment with university objectives and budgetary controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years of directly job-related fundraising experience.
• Knowledge of planned giving is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Directs development activities for assigned college or unit; creates and implements a comprehensive fundraising plan.
• Manages a portfolio of prospects typically $25,000–$100,000.
• Identifies, cultivates and solicits prospects; steward donors; works with faculty and volunteers.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Prospect development

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Education

4-year degree

Job description

Department:Houston Public MediaSalary:$75,100.00 - $95,800.00

Description:

Develops, implements and manages a strategic fundraising plan for assigned college or unit. Serves as the chief development officer for the college or unit (typically with a dual reporting line to the dean and a member of the University Advancement management team.) Possesses some knowledge and experience regarding personal solicitation and fundraising in general, and at least a basic knowledge of planned giving.

• Directs development activities for assigned college or unit; creates and implements a comprehensive fundraising plan, including prospect development and management, annual, major and planned gifts and stewardship.
• Manages a portfolio of prospects which are mostly at the level of $25,000 to $100,000.
• Identifies, cultivates and solicits prospects, and stewards donors; works with faculty, staff and volunteers as appropriate.
• May participate in some major gift prospect opportunities, typically in conjunction with a member of the UH Office of Development management team or major gifts program.
• Provides guidance to the college or unit on personal solicitation of annual and special gifts and other development and fundraising matters.
• May manage development professional and support staff within the college or unit.
• Administers budget and resources allocated to the college or unit development program.
• Participates in University-wide development activities as needed.
• May administer other advancement activities, such as alumni relations, publications, special events, media relations, etc. for assigned college or unit.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.