Executive Director, Major & Principal Gifts

Leadnear Technologies Private Limited.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Medical School seeks an Executive Director of Development, Major and Principal Gifts to lead a comprehensive philanthropy program that advances patient care, research, and education. You will report to the Senior Associate Vice President and Chief Development Officer and work with UT Medicine leadership to shape fundraising strategy and department operations.

You will manage a 60–80 person donor portfolio, target $10M–$15M in annual gifts, and drive 15–18 solicitations per year, building a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 10 years of fundraising experience including principal gifts.
• 3 years in progressive leadership managing teams or programs.
• Experience in healthcare or large complex nonprofit preferred.
• Track record of fundraising results including gifts of $1M+; CRM capabilities desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead Principal and Major Gift fundraising strategy and annual goal achievement.
• Build and carry a 60–80 donor portfolio; engage in qualification, strategy, relationship building and closures of $1,000,000+ gifts.
• Develop multi-year fundraising strategies aligned to healthcare priorities; set KPIs and dashboards for portfolio performance.
• Mentor and supervise a growing team of gift officers; manage pipeline, visits, and reporting.
• Collaborate with leadership and departments; support donor strategy and stewardship.

Skills

Leadership

Donor relationship management

CRM analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, nonprofit management, communications, public administration, or related field

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

Dell Medical School seeks an Executive Director of Development, Major and Principal Gifts to lead a comprehensive philanthropy program that advances patient care, research, and education. You will report to the Senior Associate Vice President and Chief Development Officer and work with UT Medicine leadership to shape fundraising strategy and department operations.

You will manage a 60–80 person donor portfolio, target $10M–$15M in annual gifts, and drive 15–18 solicitations per year, building a