Director of Major Gifts & Development

Stephen F. Austin State University; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stephen F. Austin State University seeks a Director of Development for the Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts to lead a comprehensive program focused on major, leadership, and principal gifts.

You will collaborate with advancement leadership, deans, and faculty to expand philanthropic support, while managing a portfolio and travel as needed. The role requires strategic thinking, strong donor relations, and a proven record in fundraising, with oversight of proposals, reports, and events to grow

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required, Master’s preferred.
• Three years of related experience in major or planned gift fundraising or equivalent roles, with board/donor interaction.
• Experience cultivating and soliciting gifts at major and leadership levels is required.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate existing relationships to increase philanthropic support.
• Identify new prospects and build relationships to secure major gifts.
• Make visits and craft proposals and correspondence for donor engagement; manage daily activities.
• Use university resources to identify and solicit major gift support within reason.

Skills

Donor cultivation

Major gifts

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Database software

Office suite

Job description

Stephen F. Austin State University seeks a Director of Development for the Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts to lead a comprehensive program focused on major, leadership, and principal gifts.

You will collaborate with advancement leadership, deans, and faculty to expand philanthropic support, while managing a portfolio and travel as needed. The role requires strategic thinking, strong donor relations, and a proven record in fundraising, with oversight of proposals, reports, and events to grow