Director of Development - Lead Philanthropy & Growth

University of North Texas at Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Texas at Dallas is seeking a Director of Development to lead comprehensive fundraising programs. You will build and manage donor relationships, develop strategies aligned with university priorities, and collaborate with senior leadership to drive philanthropic support across campuses.

The role requires strategic planning, strong communication, and a proven ability to manage donor portfolios and staff, with a commitment to ethical fundraising and advancement excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and seven (7) years of professional related experience in managing, directing, and initiating fundraising or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of donors capable of making significant gifts to UNT Dallas and related entities.
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors and prospective donors through personal visits, written communications, proposals, engagement opportunities and follow‑up strategies.
• Develop individualized cultivation and solicitation strategies that align donor interests with university priorities.
• Partner with the Vice President for University Advancement and university leaders to plan targeted outreach that expands the donor pipeline.
• Ensure donors are acknowledged, recognized and stewarded in timely and meaningful ways.
• Maintain detailed records of contacts, solicitations, proposals, awards and stewardship activities in Raiser’s Edge.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relationships

Strategic planning

Communication

Team mentorship

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

University of North Texas at Dallas is seeking a Director of Development to lead comprehensive fundraising programs. You will build and manage donor relationships, develop strategies aligned with university priorities, and collaborate with senior leadership to drive philanthropic support across campuses.

The role requires strategic planning, strong communication, and a proven ability to manage donor portfolios and staff, with a commitment to ethical fundraising and advancement excellence.