Director/Senior Director of Development

Job Title

Director/Senior Director of Development

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Development

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

 

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

 

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PURPOSE

Reporting to the Executive Associate Vice President of Development, this position is responsible for managing relationships and securing support from mid to major giving donors. This individual will manage a personal portfolio of giving prospects and will work closely with the faculty and staff, both within the division and around the University, to promote the acquisition of gifts. This position will work closely with the entire Development and Institutional Advancement team to ensure coordination among individual giving programs.

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Development

Percent Effort: 60%

• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward alumni and friends of the University for mid to major level gifts of $10,000 and above.

• Create and present solicitation proposals for consideration according to the donor's interests, propensity to give and giving capacity.

• Coordinate with the Assistant Director of Donor Engagement for an effective plan for donor recognition.

For Senior Director level, to also include:

• Onboarding and training for development staff. Creates and contributes to standard operating procedures for development staff.

• Provides work leadership for the development office to meet the overall operational goals of continual giving and development relations.

• Manages approval process for named spaces on campus and other documentation.

Functional Area 2: Engagement

Percent Effort: 30%

• Coordinate with the Executive Director of Alumni Relations to support alumni relations events and programming.

• Attend and assist at designated University and Institutional Advancement events.

• Act as a liaison between the Colleges and Institutional Advancement.

• Participate in key community organizations and attend key community events as determined by university priorities and departmental goals.

• Develops, coordinates, hosts, and implements special events for internal and external constituencies.

Functional Area 3: Administrative

Percent Effort: 10%

• Record and document in a timely and accurate manner contacts with donors and prospective donors.

• Maintain confidentiality of donor records.

• Perform all other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Director of Development

Level II

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.

• Two (2) years of experience in fundraising.

• Additional education may be considered as a substitute for the minimum experience req