Director of Development for Major Gifts

utaustin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin seeks a Director of Development for Major Gifts to lead fundraising for the Jackson School of Geosciences. The role focuses on developing and soliciting gifts of $100,000+ from a portfolio of prospects, working with faculty and staff to create compelling funding opportunities.

You will manage a portfolio of 40–80 donors, build relationships, and drive strategy, reporting results and forecasting in VIP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Demonstrated ability to execute successful full-cycle donor strategy.
• High degree of emotional intelligence.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently to visit prospects and donors.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage an active portfolio of major gift prospects.
• Develop and implement donor strategies for gifts of $100,000+.
• Cultivate and solicit major gifts for the Jackson School of Geosciences.
• Meet annual fundraising targets and contribute to campaign goals.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to identify funding opportunities.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFRE certification (preferred)

Tools

VIP donor management system

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Director of Development for Major Gifts

Hiring Department:

University Development Office

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

Job Details:

About The University of Texas at AustinWhat starts here changes the world.

The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the best universities in the world. With 76 programs ranked in the top 10, UT Austin is the #1 public university in Texas and the #7 public university in the nation.

Like the state it calls home, The University of Texas at Austin is a bold, ambitious leader supporting more than 55,000 students, 4,750 faculty, 15,000 staff and top national programs across 18 colleges and schools. Amid the backdrop of Austin, Texas, a city recognized for its creative and entrepreneurial spirit, the University provides a place to explore countless opportunities for tomorrow's artists, scientists, athletes, doctors, entrepreneurs and engineers.

Learn more about UT's mission and values and leadership .

Why Join Texas Development?

The University of Texas at Austin is a thriving hub of learning and discovery that anchors our city and enables excellence and innovation on the highest level. And it's only possible because generous supporters believe in the power and promise of our state's flagship university to change the world. With more than $6 billion raised in the What Starts Here campaign, Texas Development is quickly becoming one of the best fundraising programs in public higher education.

Texas Development is a dynamic community of 500+ fundraising professionals across the Forty Acres. We strive to reach the highest levels of achievement and success in all that we do by creating meaningful and powerful experiences for our donors.

Follow your passion, grow your career and help us change the world .

Benefits

The University provides a competitive benefits package that includes insurance and retirement benefits in addition to other programs and services.

Texas Development supports growth by offering professional development opportunities that help every team member accomplish their goals, enrich their skillset and deepen their engagement with UT.

Purpose

To serve as a Director of Major Gifts and raise philanthropic support for the Jackson School of Geosciences focusing on major gift donors with a capacity of $100,000 to $1,000,000 soliciting gifts of $100,000 plus annually.

Responsibilities

• Build and carry an active portfolio of 40 to 80 prospective donors.
• Engage in qualification, strategy development, relationship building and closing of major gift(s) at $100,000+ for the Jackson School of Geosciences.
• Proactively engage, cultivate, and solicit Jackson School of Geosciences parents.
• Within 18 months of start date, consistently produce $2,000,000+ 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.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Salary

OPEN

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Demonstrated ability to execute successful full-cycle donor strategy.
• High degree of emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrated ability to show tenacity and be nimble.
• Ability to drive results in a complex, highly matrixed organization.
• Highly effective communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal).
• Ability to think strategically and creatively and work well under pressure.
• Project management skills. Capable of working independently, while also engaging in collaboration between teams.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to visit prospects and donors.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain integrity and professionalism.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or CFRE certification.
• Five + years of major or planned giving experience in higher education or non-profit fundraising.
• Experience raising funds for the sciences in higher education.
• Proven track record of adhering to and exceeding specific metrics.

Working Conditions

This position is based in Austin, Texas.

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