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Associate Director of Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations

Position Number: 7057289
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Associate Director of Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations
Lubbock
44345BR
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. Responsible for fiscal management of development goals. Work is performed under general supervision with broad latitude for initiative.

About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the Department and/or College
The Texas Tech University Office of Advancement works with a broad array of university supporters to identify and match opportunities at the university with the interests of donors, ultimately facilitating impact in higher education that leads to endless possibilities. Our professional fundraising team members are responsible for building meaningful relationships with donors through consistent interaction and meaningful visits that move them through the donor cultivation cycle. Texas Tech University recently announced the public phase of its first comprehensive campaign, On & On. The campaign is focused on philanthropic impact in four areas: Transform Lives, Fuel Academic Excellence, Elevate Campus & Community, and Build Champions. The campaign has a goal of raising $1.2B in philanthropic support before August 31, 2028.

Major/Essential Functions

Qualify, manage, and build meaningful relationships with a portfolio of corporate entities and prospects who's philanthropic, research, and engagement interests align with the University's strategic vision.
Develop and support corporate proposals, concept papers, and funding requests; assist with solicitations and secure philanthropic support as outlined in annual plans and appropriate to the role.
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.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus three years development or sales experience; OR a combination of education and/or related experience equal seven years.

Preferred Qualifications

Five years of experience in university development/fundraising.

Pay Range
$59,000 - $77,100 - $94,900

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.