College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University · 5 hours ago
Assistant Director of Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations
Lubbock
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65,200/mo - $104,300/mo
1+ years expTexas Tech University is a prominent institution dedicated to student success and community development. The Assistant Director of Development will manage corporate relationships, cultivate and solicit gifts, and support funding requests while ensuring alignment with the university's strategic priorities.
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Responsibilities
Manage a defined portfolio of corporate relationships, with a primary focus on aligning corporate giving with the university’s strategic priorities
Cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts from corporations, as well as identify and advance new corporate opportunities in collaboration with senior advancement staff and other portfolio managers
Meet goals for key metrics related to corporate engagement such as substantive contacts, visits, portfolio movement, proposal activity, and partnership outcomes as established each fiscal year in annual plans
Adhere to procedures and best practices regarding documenting corporate interactions, proposal development, stewardship, engagement activities, events, gift processing, and effective use of the advancement database
Represent Texas Tech University, and the TTU Office of Advancement, at university, corporate, foundation, alumni, and community events in a professional manner
Maintain a collaborative culture and serve as a strong colleague within the TTU Office of Advancement, with TTUS Institutional Advancement, within the assigned college or unit, and across the University to strengthen coordinated corporate engagement
Assist the direct supervisor and college or unit leadership, as appropriate, in developing and executing an annual corporate focused annual plan that aligns with the strategic vision of Texas Tech University and the TTU Office of Advancement
Manage a unit budget related to corporate and foundation engagement activities, including travel, events, and stewardship, and serve as a responsible steward of resources provided by the University, college, and donors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree plus one (1) year development or sales experience; OR a combination of education and/or related experience equal to five (5) years
A good knowledge of all aspects of fundraising including major giving, planned giving, campaign management, annual giving, donor engagement, and strategic planning
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, writing and presentation skills
Exceptional initiative and the ability to work with limited direct supervision
Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills
Preferred
One year of experience in university or non-profit development/fundraising
Company
College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University
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51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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