Engineering Philanthropy & Donor Partnerships Lead

Texas A&M Foundation; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

17% retirement contribution

Professional growth

Collaborative team

Job summary

Texas A&M Foundation in College Station seeks an Associate Development Officer for the College of Engineering to connect donor interests with institutional priorities.

You will build and manage a portfolio of alumni, donors, and prospective supporters, conduct discovery visits, and assist in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gifts supporting scholarships, faculty initiatives, and student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 0–2 years fundraising, sales, business development, or related field.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be willing to travel to donor engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of alumni, donors, and prospective supporters.
• Conduct discovery visits and donor meetings to identify philanthropic interests.
• Support cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gifts for scholarships, research, and student success.
• Collaborate with College of Engineering leadership and Foundation colleagues to advance fundraising opportunities.
• Develop engagement strategies to strengthen donor relationships.

Skills

Relationship building

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Donor management software

Job description

Texas A&M Foundation in College Station seeks an Associate Development Officer for the College of Engineering to connect donor interests with institutional priorities.

You will build and manage a portfolio of alumni, donors, and prospective supporters, conduct discovery visits, and assist in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gifts supporting scholarships, faculty initiatives, and student success.