Assistant Director of Development, Major Gifts

Texas Tech University System

  • Texas
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Org Level 1Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences CtrOrg Level 7104101 - Development OdePosition DescriptionPerforms varied and complex administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large specialized project and/or program. Requires independent judgment and application of established policies and procedures. Works under general supervision with evaluation based on overall results obtained.Requisition ID36814BRTravel RequiredUp to 50%Pay Grade Maximum11000Major/Essential FunctionsThe Assistant Director of Development, Major Gifts will be responsible for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting relationships with prospective donors capable of making a major gift commitment ($25,000 or more) over multiple years to Texas Tech University Health Science Center.This individual must be able to work independently and collaboratively as a team member and will work closely with colleagues in Donor Engagement, Alumni Engagement, and Annual Giving to ensure high-quality engagement of the University's donors. This position will focus on building direct relationships with new and lapsed donors who have been generous to TTUHSC.This position must work strategically, with TTUHSC senior administrators, faculty, and staff as well as the Texas Tech University System to support university-wide fundraising priorities.The Assistant Director of Development, Major Gifts will report to the Assistant Vice President, External Relations. This position is based on the Permian Basin campus.
  • Work with AVP and TTU system on a regular basis to identify new prospective leadership annual donors.
  • Manage a portfolio of approximately 100 major gift prospects and donors, including creating a comprehensive plan and strategy for each donor/prospect and execution of that plan. Serve as primary relationship manager for those in their portfolio.
  • Identifies, qualifies, cultivates, and solicits prospects toward a major gift to TTUHSC (commitments of $25,000 or more)
  • Work alongside TTU System Office to conduct prospect research on major gift donor prospects
  • Partner with staff and faculty on donor engagement opportunities as appropriate
  • Meets or exceeds annual fundraising goals
  • Collaborate with alumni engagement, and donor relations counterparts to ensure high quality engagement with all donors and prospective donors.
  • Embodies the Values Based Culture of TTUHSC by living out the University's core values of One Team, Kindhearted, Integrity, Visionary, and Beyond Service
  • Follows TTUS and TTUHSC Operating, IT and Safety Policies. Complete all relevant training as required.
  • Travel as needed - up to 50%
Grant Funded?NoPay Grade Minimum4000Pay BasisMonthlySchedule DetailsTBDPreferred Qualifications
  • Preferred minimum of three years in nonprofit fundraising, with progressive responsibility and proven track record of soliciting, closing, and stewarding major gifts in the $10,000-$100,000 range
  • Experience soliciting seven-figure gifts is highly desirable
  • Experience with planned giving
  • Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, writing and presentation skills
  • Ability to simplify complex themes and activities into short, compelling written or oral presentations
  • Familiarity with talking about healthcare and higher education
  • Experience working with senior leadership to match fundraising priorities with donor interests
  • Exceptional initiative and ability to work with limited direct supervision
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills. Ability to prioritize work in a timely manner to achieve deadlines.
  • Good knowledge or ability to quickly obtain knowledge of all aspects of fundraising including annual giving, major giving, and planned giving
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office platforms, primarily Word and Outlook
  • Proficient in utilizing fundraising/donor database (i.e. Raisers Edge, RE NXT, Donor Perfect, Salesforce, etc.) to track major giving activity
  • Experience working with prospect research tools (i.e. Research point, Target Analytics, iWave, Wealth Engine, DonorSearch, etc.)
  • Experience soliciting donors and building relationships with prospective donors during a fundraising campaign
  • Attention to detail
CampusHSC - Permian BasinDepartmentDevelopment OdeRequired AttachmentsCover Letter, Resume / CVJob GroupFirst line ManagersOccasional DutiesOther duties and projects as assigned.ShiftDayRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field. Three years of related administrative and technical experience. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.Does this position work in a research laboratory?NoJeanne Clery ActThe Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the .

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