Director of Development, College of Science & Math

Job Title

Director of Development, College of Science & Math

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Division of Institutional Advancement

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Director of Development (DoD) for the College of Science and Mathematics is responsible for building and leading a comprehensive development program with a focus on major, leadership, and principal gifts to support the initiatives of the assigned college and Tarleton State University.  This position is expected to work closely with advancement leadership, the academic dean, and faculty to establish a robust philanthropic program within the college.  The DoD is responsible for ensuring high standards of quality, productivity, consistency, and accuracy for all development-related information. The DoD is knowledgeable about and operates in compliance with all gift administration/tax policies and regulations. The DoD ensures the ongoing and effective operation of a defined area and works closely with university and advancement leaders, as well as other staff, to develop, prepare, coordinate, and execute a development program, with annual and long-term strategies, designed to meet the financial goals of the institution and congruent with the University’s Strategic Plan.

Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate. Must have the ability to work remotely at the request of the university in times of inclement weather or other special circumstances. Travel required to multiple work site locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Under the direction of / reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development and in consultation with the Executive Director of Development and college dean, the Director of Development creates and executes strategies and systems designed to engage target constituents and secures philanthropic support on behalf of the college and Tarleton State University.

• Cultivates existing relationships to increase current philanthropic support.

• Works closely with Institutional Advancement and college leadership to develop fundraising priorities.

• Proactively identifies new prospects and build relationships with the intent of securing major, leadership, planned, and principal gifts.

• Makes personal visits, creates proposals, and writes digital correspondence as primary methods of donor engagement. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and manages daily activities to maximize gift solicitation efforts and events.

• Uses all available University resources to identify, cultivate, and solicit major gift support to college and university programs.

  Collaborates with University partners/other development officers or units to coordinate fundraising strategies for donors with multiple interests.

• May work to design donor and volunteer cultivation events to attract and retain interest in the college and affiliated programs.

  Proactively represents Tarleton State University and the college at external events to identify prospects and grow the network of support.

• Develops and manages a portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundation prospects capable of making significant gifts to secure gift commitments. Plans and implements programs that include measurable targets and metrics for each fiscal year (e.g., cultivation, personal visits, stewardship activities, solicitations).

• Works to ensure timely and accurate completion of proposals, pledges, and fund agreements. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of prospect strategies and contact reports, evaluates new prospects, and generates reports and other correspondence as necessary to cultivate prospects.

• Under a partnership with the Dean, participates in the recruitment, training, and management of a College External Advisory Council where applicable.

• Other duties as assigned by advancement leadership.