Executive Director, Leadership Principal Gifts

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for an Executive Director of Development for Leadership Principal Giving within the University Development Office. You will manage a 40–60 donor portfolio focusing on leadership gifts of $5M+ and work with campus partners to advance transformational funding.

This role requires 6–8 years closing $1M+ gifts annually, strong emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 6–8 years’ experience closing $1M+ gifts year over year and demonstrated ability to raise $5M+.
• High degree of emotional intelligence and ability to drive results.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal) and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active portfolio of 40–60 prospective donors.
• Identify and cultivate prospects with a capacity of $5M+ for Leadership Principal Gifts.
• Close seven- and eight-figure gifts and build the LPG pipeline.
• Collaborate with campus leaders and development staff to create transformational gift opportunities.

Skills

Donor strategy

Communication skills

Project management

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for an Executive Director of Development for Leadership Principal Giving within the University Development Office. You will manage a 40–60 donor portfolio focusing on leadership gifts of $5M+ and work with campus partners to advance transformational funding.

This role requires 6–8 years closing $1M+ gifts annually, strong emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and collaboration across teams.