Senior Development Lead, Geosciences Alumni & Major Gifts

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin’s Jackson School of Geosciences seeks an Associate Director of Development and Alumni Relations to lead frontline fundraising and alumni engagement. You’ll grow major gift activity and align donor programs with school priorities.

Responsibilities include managing a large donor portfolio, coordinating with college leadership, and traveling to meet prospects. A strong track record in philanthropy and strategic thinking is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year in higher education philanthropy or related field.
• Strong emotional intelligence and leadership potential.
• Proven ability to drive donor strategy and results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects and work across teams.
• Willingness to travel frequently to meet prospects.

Responsibilities

• Frontline fundraiser managing an 80–100 donor portfolio across the US.
• Qualify, strategize, solicit and close gifts of $25,000+ for the school.
• Aim to generate $2,500,000+ in annual contributed income after a year.
• Prepare 12–20 funding proposals for donors.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to create campus funding opportunities.

Skills

Full-cycle donor strategy

Emotional intelligence

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Independent yet collaborative

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge CRM

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin’s Jackson School of Geosciences seeks an Associate Director of Development and Alumni Relations to lead frontline fundraising and alumni engagement. You’ll grow major gift activity and align donor programs with school priorities.

Responsibilities include managing a large donor portfolio, coordinating with college leadership, and traveling to meet prospects. A strong track record in philanthropy and strategic thinking is essential.