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The University of Texas at Austin · 3 weeks ago

Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts, School of Social Work

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$65K/yr - $65K/yr

2+ years exp

The University of Texas at Austin is a leading educational institution committed to fostering positive social change and technological advancement. They are seeking an Associate Director of Development for the School of Social Work, responsible for identifying and cultivating major gift prospects, managing a donor portfolio, and achieving significant fundraising goals.

Corporate TrainingEducationHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Maintain and understanding of university and School of Social Work priorities, vision, and mission

Build and carry an active portfolio of 75-100 prospective donors

Engage in qualification, strategy, development, relationship building, and closing of major gifts at $100,000+ for the School of Social Work

Consistently produce $2,500,000+ per year

Participate in goal setting, proposal preparation, strategy development, and stewardship as required for donors in the portfolio

Successfully and consistently deliver funding proposals to prospective and current donors

Effectively work with, communicate with, and collaborate with faculty, academic leaders, and other development staff to develop campus-wide funding opportunities to reach campaign goals

Utilize a fundraising database and prospecting tools. Maintain appropriate electronic documentation on a timely basis, including engagement activities, proposal tracking, contact reports, donor strategies and forecasting

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 to further the development goals of the University

Qualification

Major gifts fundraisingDonor strategy executionFundraising database proficiencyProject managementEmotional intelligenceEffective communicationStrategic thinkingCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree

Demonstrated ability to execute successful full-cycle donor strategy

A minimum of 2 years' experience in major gifts fundraising or related fields

High degree of emotional intelligence

Demonstrated ability to show tenacity and be nimble

Ability to drive results

Highly effective communications skills (written, verbal, interpersonal)

Ability to think strategically and creatively and work well under pressure

Project management skills

Capable of working independently, while also engaging in collaboration between teams

Experience working with VIP, Raiser's Edge or other similar CRM

Ability to travel frequently to visit prospects and donors

Ability to use discretion and maintain integrity and professionalism

Preferred

More than the required years of fundraising experience

Graduate degree

Experience working in a large-scale complex academic research university

Knowledge of UT Austin policies and procedures

Benefits

The University provides a competitive benefits package that includes insurance and retirement benefits in addition to other programs and services.

Texas Development supports growth by offering professional development opportunities that help every team member accomplish their goals, enrich their skillset and deepen their engagement with UT.