The University of Texas at Austin · 4 weeks ago
Senior Associate Vice President & Chief Development Officer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Senior Associate Vice President and Chief Development Officer to lead a transformative philanthropic enterprise supporting Dell Medical School and UT Medicine. This role involves designing a comprehensive philanthropic strategy, building relationships with donors, and leading a high-performing fundraising operation to support the institution's ambitious goals.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the architect of a fully integrated advancement operation aligned with the institutional goals of UT Medicine and the immediate fundraising priorities of the capital medical center campaign
Craft a compelling and unifying case for support—one that connects the mission of UT Medicine with community needs and national impact, galvanizing philanthropic support from the Central Texas region and beyond
Deepen relationships with existing donors and launch strategic efforts to grow a robust pipeline of principal and transformational gift prospects
Assess and refine internal structures, systems, and workflows to ensure efficiency, transparency, and long-term sustainability, supported by data analytics, clear goals, and measurable outcomes
Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the Dean, guiding her philanthropic engagement and helping position UT Medicine as a top national priority among prospective donors and institutional stakeholders
Actively engage faculty, clinical, and administrative leaders as ambassadors for philanthropy—equipping them with tools, messaging, and confidence to inspire support for their departments, programs, and patients
Play a key leadership role on both the Dean’s and Vice President for Development’s senior teams, aligning fundraising strategy with broader institutional goals and ensuring UT Medicine is fully represented in university-wide development planning
Lead a high-performing, donor-centric fundraising operation that drives results across the full giving spectrum, with an emphasis on grateful patient philanthropy, principal and transformational gifts, and programmatic investments
Personally manage and steward a portfolio of transformational gift prospects, serving as a lead strategist and ambassador for UT Medicine
Design and deliver a best-in-class donor experience—blending personalized stewardship, cutting-edge digital engagement, and thoughtful recognition strategies that reflect the institution’s values and ambitions
Build strong internal collaboration between fundraising, communications, and marketing teams to tell powerful stories of impact and opportunity
Inspire and lead a growing team of fundraising professionals, cultivating a high-performance culture grounded in purpose, trust, innovation, and inclusion
Recruit and retain top-tier talent while building a clear organizational structure that supports professional development and operational excellence
Establish and track key performance indicators, creating an environment that celebrates achievement while supporting creativity and thoughtful risk-taking
Promote a work culture that values authenticity, collaboration, and shared purpose—where every team member understands their role in advancing one of the most important academic medical initiatives in the country
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
Minimum of 12 years of progressive development leadership experience, with demonstrated success in healthcare or academic medicine strongly preferred
Experience serving on a senior leadership team and contributing at the strategic level in a complex, matrixed organization
Proven ability to lead transformational fundraising efforts, including capital campaigns and programmatic initiatives, with direct experience securing eight-figure gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations
Expertise in donor strategy, campaign planning, pipeline development, and stewardship—grounded in metrics, accountability, and philanthropic best practices
A demonstrated ability to scale an emerging development program, growing revenue, building infrastructure, and creating a high-performance culture
Political savvy and the ability to collaborate seamlessly with senior academic, clinical, and administrative leadership, leveraging their time and voice to maximize philanthropic potential
A persuasive and compelling communicator, with the capacity to translate complex scientific and clinical concepts into accessible narratives for donors and stakeholders
A transparent, approachable, and empowering leadership style, with a strong track record of recruiting, mentoring, and retaining exceptional talent
Decisive, entrepreneurial, and comfortable leading through ambiguity; able to balance long-term vision with immediate goals and opportunities
Deep knowledge of grateful patient fundraising, donor privacy and compliance (e.g., HIPAA), and the unique dynamics of development in academic medicine
Familiarity with emerging technologies and data platforms—such as AI, analytics, and machine learning—to inform strategy and optimize fundraising outcomes
Financially astute, with a strong sense of operational efficiency and a commitment to maximizing the impact of resources
Benefits
Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Will Whiting
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