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The University of Texas at Arlington - School of Social Work · 1 month ago

Director of Development Libraries and Honors College

Arlington

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

The University of Texas at Arlington is a comprehensive teaching and research institution located in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex. The Director of Development Libraries and Honors College will be responsible for securing private and voluntary support for the Libraries and Honors College, managing donor relationships, and collaborating with academic leadership to advance fundraising strategies.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Responsible for the management of 80-100 potential or actual donors

Make personal contact, including in-person visits, with a portfolio of individuals and, when appropriate, corporate representatives and foundation officers to build relationships and secure and steward major gifts for the Libraries and Honors College in coordination with the Deans of the Libraries and Honors College

Serve as an integral team member for the Libraries and Honors College and work closely with the leadership, faculty, librarians, and staff in the Libraries and Honors College to develop and advance fundraising strategies

Participate in strategic engagement opportunities for the Honors College and UTA Libraries

Work closely with the Executive Director for Unit Development and Deans of the Honors College and Libraries to complete fundraising projects related to the Libraries and Honors College and other special constituencies as assigned

Work collaboratively with colleagues in Development and Alumni Relations

Assist in the oversight of volunteer management for the Honors College and the Libraries, including an advisory board or committees, and participate in volunteer leadership activities that engage and cultivate relationships toward philanthropic giving

Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualification

Major gift fundraisingVolunteer managementFundraising strategiesBlackbaud (Raiser’s Edge NXT)Capital campaignsCustomer serviceProfessional work ethicCommunication skillsTeamwork skillsOrganizational skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree

Five (5) years of experience in major gift fundraising and with a solid track record of securing major gifts, or related and transferable experience from corporate, community or philanthropic organizations

Preferred

Seven (7) or more years of experience in major gift fundraising with a proven track record of success securing gifts at the six-figure level and higher

Experience managing volunteers

Experience at an institution of higher education

Experience fundraising for a College or other academic unit

Experience with capital campaigns

Experience using Blackbaud (Raiser's Edge NXT), or other Advancement databases