Senior Major Gifts Lead – Computing & Tech Advancement

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts to join the School of Computing. You will build and manage a 70–90 donor portfolio, focus on prospects with $100,000+ capacity, and solicit gifts to support operations and endowment growth.

You will work closely with the Director of Development, participate in strategy, proposals, and stewardship, and travel as needed to engage VIP donors while maintaining confidentiality and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Demonstrated ability to execute full-cycle donor strategy.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in major gifts fundraising.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel frequently to visit prospects and donors.
• Experience with VIP donors and high-net-worth fundraising is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a portfolio of 70–90 donors with $100k+ capacity.
• Solicit gifts to support operations and endowment growth.
• Develop proposals, strategy, and stewardship for major gifts.
• Deliver funding proposals focused on new donors and renewals.
• Collaborate with department leadership to meet annual goals.

Skills

Donor relationship management

Major gifts fundraising

Strategic planning

Communication skills

CRM experience (Salesforce)

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts to join the School of Computing. You will build and manage a 70–90 donor portfolio, focus on prospects with $100,000+ capacity, and solicit gifts to support operations and endowment growth.

You will work closely with the Director of Development, participate in strategy, proposals, and stewardship, and travel as needed to engage VIP donors while maintaining confidentiality and integrity.