Engineering Philanthropy & Alumni Relations Officer

Texas A&M Foundation; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M Foundation seeks an Associate Development Officer for the College of Engineering to advance fundraising efforts and build relationships with alumni, donors, and friends of the college. This on-site role in College Station collaborates with College leadership, faculty, and Foundation colleagues to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors in support of engineering priorities.

In this role you will manage a portfolio of supporters, travel for donor engagement, prepare proposals,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent mix of education and experience.
• 0–2 years of fundraising, sales, business development, or related relationship roles.
• Proven ability to build and maintain diverse stakeholder relationships.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with multiple priorities.
• Willingness and ability to travel for donor engagement.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a portfolio of alumni, donors, and prospective supporters.
• Conduct discovery visits and donor meetings to identify philanthropic interests.
• Assist in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gifts.
• Partner with engineering leadership and Foundation colleagues to advance fundraising.
• Develop and execute engagement strategies to strengthen donor relationships.
• Prepare donor correspondence, proposals, stewardship reports, and impact communications.
• Represent the Foundation at donor meetings, campus events, and regional activities.
• Maintain accurate donor records and activity reports using Foundation systems.

Skills

Relationship management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Texas A&M Foundation seeks an Associate Development Officer for the College of Engineering to advance fundraising efforts and build relationships with alumni, donors, and friends of the college. This on-site role in College Station collaborates with College leadership, faculty, and Foundation colleagues to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors in support of engineering priorities.

In this role you will manage a portfolio of supporters, travel for donor engagement, prepare proposals,