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Assistant Director of Development - University Initiatives

Assistant Director of Development - University Initiatives
Dallas / Ft. Worth
43972BR
Texas Tech Office of Advancement
Position Description
Performs the administrative duties of planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating special development efforts. Responsibilities may include: cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of individual, foundation, and corporate support for the TTU/System; adherence to the prospect management system; and plans, coordinates and evaluates development goals. Work is performed under general supervision with broad latitude for initiative.
Major/Essential Functions
- Qualify, manage, and build meaningful relationships with a portfolio of 100-150 donors whose philanthropic interests align with the University's strategic vision.
- Develop robust fundraising proposals, solicit donors for philanthropic gifts, and secure major gifts as outlined in annual plans.
- Meet goals for key metrics such as substantial contacts, visits, portfolio penetration, and solicitations as established each fiscal year in annual plans.
- Adhere to procedures and best practices regarding documenting donor interactions, annual giving, donor engagement and stewardship, alumni relations, events, gift processing, and utilizing the donor alumni database.
- Represent Texas Tech University and the TTU Office of Advancement at university, alumni, and community events in a professional manner.
- Maintain a collaborative culture and serve as a great colleague within the TTU Office of Advancement, with TTUS Institutional Advancement, and across the University in an effort to strengthen the philanthropic culture at TTU.
- Assist your direct supervisor (and campus leaders when appropriate) in developing a college, school, or unit based annual plan that aligns with the strategic vision of Texas Tech University and the TTU Office of Advancement.
- Manage a college, school, or unit budget specific to advancement opportunities (travel, events, stewardship, etc.), and be a good steward of those resources provided by the University, college, and donors.
Required Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
One year of experience in university or non-profit development/fundraising.
Special Instructions to Applicant
Pay Range
$65,200 - $84,800 - $104,300
To apply, visit workattexastech.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
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