Job Details

Assistant Director of Development - University Initiatives

Position Number: 6962758
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

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.