Director of Development - Major Gifts

Job Posting Title:

Director of Development - Major Gifts

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Hiring Department:

University Development Office

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

May 14, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

About The University of Texas at Austin

What starts here changes the world.

The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the 40 best universities in the world with top national programs across 19 colleges and schools. By creating educational opportunities for all and leading cutting-edge research at scale, the University fosters positive social change, technological advancement, and economic progress showing the world that change really does start here.

Following our 10-year strategic plan, UT will become the world’s highest-impact public research university, unleashing knowledge, opportunity and innovation from the heart of Texas. 

Learn more about UT’s mission and values, leadership and Change Starts Here strategic plan.

Why Join Texas Development?

The University of Texas at Austin is on the front lines of the future: sparking the imagination, driving discovery and transforming lives. And it’s only possible because generous supporters believe in the power and promise of our state’s flagship university to change the world.

Together, through one of the largest fundraising efforts in our state’s history, we will support our people, amplify the unmatched potential of our place, and lead innovation through world-changing pursuits. With nearly $5 billion raised over the past six years, Texas Development is quickly becoming one of the best fundraising programs in higher education.

Texas Development is a dynamic community of more than 450 fundraising professionals across the Forty Acres. We strive to reach the highest levels of achievement and success in all that we do by creating meaningful and powerful experiences for our donors.

Join us and change the world.

Purpose

To raise philanthropic support focusing on major gift donors with a capacity of $100,000 to $1,000,000+. Will work on gifts of $100,000+ annually. Participate on the Frontline Fundraising team to provide dedicated support to the McCombs School of Business and priority areas for the University.

Responsibilities

• Within three years, build and carry an active portfolio of 75 to 100 prospective donors.
• Engage in qualification, strategy, relationship building and closing of major gift(s) at $100,000 to $1,000,000+.
• Within 36 months of start date, consistently produce $3,000,000+ per year.
• Deliver 12-20 proposals
• Participate in proposal preparation, strategy development, and stewardship as required for donors in the portfolio.
• Effectively work with faculty and academic leaders and colleges/schools/units development staff.
• Maintain appropriate electronic documentation on a timely basis, including engagement activities, proposal tracking, contact reports, donor strategies, and forecasting in VIP.
• Record timely reports, letters, proposals, or gift agreements following a donor contact.
• Work collaboratively, proactively, and in a professional, service-oriented manner with all University development officers and CSU colleagues to further the development goals of the University.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree. Demonstrated ability to execute successful full-cycle donor strategy. High degree of emotional intelligence. Demonstrated ability to show tenacity and be nimble. Ability to drive results. Highly effective communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal). Ability to think strategically and creatively and work well under pressure. Project management skills. Ability to manage others. Capable of working independently, while also engaging in collaboration between teams. Ability to travel frequently to visit prospects and donors. Ability to use discretion and maintain integrity and professionalism. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Salary Range

$85,000

Working Conditions

Typical offi