Hybrid Director of Development, Major Gifts

at The College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin

• Job title: Director of Development, Major Gifts
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $80,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Austin, United States

About the role

• Director of Development, Major Gifts at the Cockrell School of Engineering developing and driving fundraising strategies for a major academic department. Engaging with prospective donors and managing substantial gift proposals.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and drive a major and principal giving strategy for the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics.
• Cultivate relationships with the ASE alumni base.
• Elevate the department’s major and principal gift fundraising output during the current capital campaign.
• Manage an active portfolio of 50 to 90 prospective donors.
• Engage in the delivery of funding proposals to prospective and current donors.
• Participate in goal setting, proposal preparation, strategy development, and stewardship as required for donors in the portfolio.
• Produce $3,000,000+ per year consistently within 18 months of start date.
• Collaborate with faculty, academic leaders, and other development staff to develop campus-wide funding opportunities and reach campaign goals.
• Maintain appropriate electronic documentation on a timely basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 1-3 years of work experience in similar fields
• Experience composing, editing, and proofreading business letters
• Experience assisting with fundraising programs or performing complex administrative functions
• Experience working with confidential information
• High degree of proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to interface effectively with a wide variety of personnel
• Ability to work well under pressure and adhere to deadlines, work independently without day-to-day supervision
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and judgment.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Remote work options