The University of Texas at San Antonio · 5 hours ago
Senior Director or Director of Development, Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expThe University of Texas at San Antonio is a nationally recognized public research university. The Senior Director or Director of Development will lead fundraising efforts for the Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design, overseeing major gift prospects and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance fundraising and engagement priorities.
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Responsibilities
Meets or exceeds established visit and fundraising goals
Manages a personal portfolio of major gift prospects, qualifying, cultivating and soliciting prospects for gifts of $25,000 or more.Meets or exceeds established visit and fundraising goals
Leads discovery and pipeline development efforts, implementing strategic engagement and moves management activities with major gift donors and prospects
Contributes to internal and external communications, public relations, and marketing efforts for the assigned college or unit, including website content, publications, and fundraising materials
Oversees all aspects of gift processing, acknowledgment, and reporting for the assigned college or unit to ensure accuracy and compliance with university procedures
Engages and collaborates with college or unit volunteer leaders, advisory groups, and key stakeholders to advance fundraising and engagement priorities; provide guidance on development-related strategies and initiatives
Provides direct supervision of assigned development staff and general supervision to staff under the direction of the Dean
Prepares the Dean, administrators, and volunteers for development activities
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Must have a valid Texas driver's license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment
Five years of relevant experience
Up to two years of additional education may be substituted for experience on a one for one basis
This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure
Seven years of relevant experience for Senior Director of Development. Up to two years of additional education may be substituted for experience on a one for one basis
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships at all organizational levels and with external constituencies
Proven ability to build and sustain donor relationships and secure major gifts at the five-figure level or higher
Advanced analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; self-starter with the ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
Demonstrated success initiating contact with new prospects and implementing comprehensive cultivation and solicitation strategies to secure major gifts
Preferred
Planned Giving experience
Capital campaign experience
Four years supervisory experience with demonstrated success
Proven track record of building excellent donor relationships and closing six+ figure gifts
Experience in leading a team involving different phases of advancement including communications, special events and alumni relations
Experience working with advisory council members and other volunteers
Familiar with San Antonio business and philanthropic communities
Knowledge of development information systems, preferably Raisers Edge and NXT
Company
The University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a state research university in San Antonio, Texas, United States.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
The University of Texas at San Antonio has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (59)
2024 (29)
2023 (47)
2022 (41)
2021 (25)
2020 (37)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$109.38MKey Investors
National Science FoundationUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-29Grant· $4M
2023-09-28Grant· $0.13M
2023-06-21Grant· $2.89M
Leadership Team
Joshua LeComte
UTSA Hockey, Co-founder & Vice President of Financial Affairs
Nassos G.
Chief Technology Officer and Deputy CIO
Recent News
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