Senior Major Gifts Director — Innovative University

University of Austin (UATX); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Austin (UATX) seeks a Senior Development Manager to lead major gifts for a pioneering fundraising initiative in Austin, Texas. You will cultivate a portfolio of donors, advance moves management, and secure 5-plus-figure gifts.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, collaboration with UATX colleagues, and travel for donor meetings, events, and stewardship. This is a pivotal moment to shape a growing institution with no tuition, no government funding.

Qualifications

• Proven success cultivating, soliciting, and closing major gifts.
• Experience with moves management and donor planning.
• Strong ability to plan and execute donor engagements and travel.
• Analytical mindset to prioritize prospects using data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with donors.
• Ability to collaborate across leadership, academic, and development teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement major gift methodology to build a portfolio of donors and prospects, with frequent meetings and travel.
• Conduct ~100 visits/year and ~25 solicitations/year (50% > $100k); close $2–4M annually.
• Match donor interests to institutional priorities to pursue unrestricted funding.
• Plan and execute donor events in key cities and constituencies.
• Coordinate with UATX programs, donor messaging, and online fundraising.

Skills

Major gifts

Donor meetings

Portfolio management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Relationship building

Collaboration

Leadership

Job description

University of Austin (UATX) seeks a Senior Development Manager to lead major gifts for a pioneering fundraising initiative in Austin, Texas. You will cultivate a portfolio of donors, advance moves management, and secure 5-plus-figure gifts.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, collaboration with UATX colleagues, and travel for donor meetings, events, and stewardship. This is a pivotal moment to shape a growing institution with no tuition, no government funding.