Associate Director, Development
Texas State University

Posting Number:

2024386

Associate Director, Development

Major Gift Officer

San Marcos

VP for University Advancement

Open to All

Full-Time

Commensurate with experience

Exempt

• A documented track record of successfully soliciting and managing current and prospective donors at the major gifts level OR experience generating substantial revenue in a goal-oriented for-profit environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree.

• Master's degree in higher education or related field.
• CFRE certification.
• Minimum 1-3 years of demonstrated successful fundraising experience preferably in higher education (or a comparably complex organization)
• Prior experience in a research-rich environment.
• Experience cultivating and successfully closing gifts of $100,000 or more.

Working with the entire campus, the Division of University Advancement, which encompasses Fundraising, Donor Engagement, Advancement Services, and Alumni Engagement is dedicated to expanding community and tradition by increasing awareness and philanthropic contributions to Texas State University. Within the Division, Associate Directors of Development have a significant effect on the university's ability to engage current and future donors in a meaningful way and are responsible for enhancing the university's ability to identify, establish, create, and maintain strong relationships with donors.

• Managing a prospect portfolio between 85 to 150 prospects and identifying and qualifying new prospects to be added to the portfolio as needed.
• Moving prospects through the stages of identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Conducting face-to-face visits per year with prospects/donors.
• Establishing new endowments and/or producing major gifts.
• Initiating opportunities for faculty, administrators, and deans to interact with prospects/donors and interpret the interests of university constituencies.
• Developing and presenting proposals to prospects/donors for funding.
• Maintaining high-quality stewardship processes for active prospects and donors. Ensuring that stewardship and reporting requirements are met to sustain successful partnerships by maintaining detailed records of solicitation activities.
• Collaborating with faculty, deans, and prospective donors in research-rich environments to help raise funds to support research activities.
• Working evenings and weekends as needed.

03/01/2024

Yes

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

8:00AM

5:00PM

You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application.

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

* Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
* Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
* Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
* Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
* An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
* Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions


By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

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