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Texas A&M University · 2 months ago

Assistant Vice President for Development

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Texas A&M University–San Antonio is a dynamic and growing institution seeking a strategic Assistant Vice President for Development to enhance individual giving and major gifts. This role involves building relationships with donors, managing development staff, and leading fundraising initiatives to support the university's mission of access and academic excellence.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as lead frontline fundraiser with a developing portfolio of major gift and principal gift prospects

Design and implement strategies for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors who align with the mission and strategic priorities of A&M–SA

Collaborate with university leadership, faculty, and advancement colleagues to craft compelling funding opportunities rooted in student success, academic innovation, and community impact

Build and maintain strong donor relationships through a deeply donor centered and values-based approach

Manage the Director of Development and their assigned skip level report (Philanthropic Grants Officer/grant writer)

Supervise the Athletic and Annual Giving Officer to develop and execute annual campaigns, including direct mail, online giving, strategic events, and giving days

Ensure annual giving initiatives are thoughtfully integrated into the division’s overall strategic plan and activities

Provide strong leadership and mentorship that inspires, guides, and develops direct reports to foster a culture of collaboration and growth

As the institution grows, lead other unit-based development officers

Partner with the advancement team, A&M-San Antonio Foundation Board, and campus colleagues to support and/or design cultivation and stewardship events that deepen donor relationships and celebrate impact

Represent A&M-San Antonio at strategic community events to build visibility and expand the university’s reach in pursuit of philanthropic investment

Qualification

Frontline fundraisingMajor gifts experienceCRM databasesSupervisory experiencePhilanthropic networksMission-driven orientationEthical fundraisingPersonal accountabilityInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in applicable field or higher in related field

Ten (10) years of progressively responsible work experience in higher education

Preferred

Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in advancement and frontline fundraising, with significant focus on major gifts

Experience with CRM databases and moves-management practices

Frontline fundraising experience in a higher education setting, preferably at a public university

Experience supervising staff and building or growing a development program

Familiarity with the San Antonio philanthropic landscape and/or regional donor networks

Company

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://tamu.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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