The University of Texas at Austin · 20 hours ago
Chief Development Officer, College of Pharmacy
UT MAIN CAMPUS
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Chief Development Officer for the College of Pharmacy to design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy. This role involves managing a portfolio of prospective donors and collaborating with university leadership to secure funding for faculty, researchers, and programs.
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Responsibilities
Manage an active portfolio of 25-75 prospective donors, solicit gifts and conduct executive prospect management meetings alone and with the Dean and other college leaders to optimize time with donors
Sustaining and growing annual fundraising totals to at least $10 to $20 million per year through strategic fundraising initiatives including but not limited to increased solicitation of major and principal gifts, growth of corporate and foundation funders and development of robust and highly proactive planned giving programs
Collaborating with University Development to progress fundraising efforts, partnering with colleagues in Major and Principal Giving, Planned Giving, Corporate Relations, Foundation Relations, and Annual Giving to expand the college’s prospect base and foster a culture of philanthropy
Serving on the Dean’s executive leadership team, supporting strategic planning and advancement of the College’s mission, and establishing mutually beneficial relationships with external contacts and constituents
Setting and communicating fundraising goals, leading major and planned gift cultivation and solicitation strategies, and providing regular performance evaluations for a development team that includes two additional major gift officers, a senior coordinator for alumni relations, and a development associate (total of 5.0 FTE development team)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
At least 7 years of professional development experience
Proven ability to close gifts of six and seven figures
Demonstrated strength in cultivating relationships with new and existing donors
Strong ambition and ability to grow and lead a successful team
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
High emotional intelligence and capability to engage faculty, staff, and campus colleagues
Experience participating in comprehensive campaigns in complex environments, such as higher education or healthcare
Intellectual curiosity and commitment to understanding and presenting the academic and scientific pursuits of the college to donors and the public
Strategic and creative thinking; able to perform effectively under pressure
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Highly organized, collegial, and collaborative approach
Willingness and ability to travel nationwide to engage prospects and donors
Preferred
Master's degree or higher
Experience in higher education fundraising coupled with the ability to connect with faculty and researchers and effectively communicate their areas of research to donors
Benefits
Insurance
Teachers Retirement System (TRS) retirement benefits
Paid vacation
Sick and holiday time off
Access to employee professional development and wellness services
The opportunity to qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) federal program
Flexible work arrangements
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
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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