Director of Development, Major Gifts, Cockrell School of Engineering

1 week ago


Austin, Texas, United States University of Texas at Austin Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Development Officer to join our team at the University of Texas at Austin. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with major donors, identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities, and working collaboratively with faculty, academic leaders, and other development staff to achieve campaign goals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
  • Build and maintain a portfolio of 40-80 prospective donors, with a focus on securing gifts of $100,000+ for the Cockrell School of Engineering.
  • Collaborate with faculty, academic leaders, and other development staff to develop campus-wide funding opportunities and achieve campaign goals.
  • Utilize a fundraising database and prospecting tools to track engagement activities, proposal tracking, contact reports, donor strategies, and forecasting.
  • Record timely reports, letters, proposals, or gift agreements following a donor contact.
  • Work collaboratively with all University development officers to further the development goals of the University.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as business, communications, or non-profit management.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in development, fundraising, or a related field.
  • Proven track record of securing major gifts and building relationships with donors.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


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