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Director of Development, University Wittliff Collections

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.
• Successful experience in making cold calls and developing cultivation strategies to engage new donors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Prior experience in a research-rich environment.
• Higher education or non-profit fundraising and capital campaign experience.
• Experience cultivating and successfully closing gifts of $100,000 or more.

The Director of Development, University Wittliff Collections is responsible for fundraising and to support the Wittliff Collections, a special collection within University Libraries. Key activities include securing gifts from donors, leading fundraising efforts on behalf of the Wittliff Collections and supporting the submission of grant proposals.

The position works with the entire campus and the Division of University Advancement, which encompasses Development, Communications, Advancement Services, and Alumni Relations, is dedicated to expanding community and tradition and increasing awareness and philanthropic contributions to Texas State University through alumni relations, fundraising and media relations.

Directors of Development are responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of individuals to generate major gifts to support the mission and programs of Texas State University. The position requires travel to cultivate donors and potential donors throughout Texas and the country. Work venues include a professional office, social events, presentations and conferences, large and small meetings, and interactions with individuals in a variety of environments. Establish networks of constituencies and create a “donor-focused” culture of giving, thereby generating gift income and increasing the visibility of the university, establishing long-term partnerships and/or strengthening existing relationships that will result in funding for the immediate and long-term goals of the university.

• Managing a prospect portfolio between 60 to 120 prospects and identifying and qualifying new prospects to be added to the portfolio as needed;

• Moving prospects through the stages of qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship;

• Conducting face-to-face visits per year with prospects/donors;

• Establishing new endowments and/or major gifts;

• Initiating opportunities for faculty, administrators, and deans to interact with prospects/donors and interpret interests to 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; and

• Working evenings and weekends as needed.

11/10/2021

Yes

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

8:00AM

5:00PM

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO ELECTRONICALLY ATTACH A RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO YOUR APPLICATION.

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.


Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System. Texas State University is an EOE.


Texas State is committed to increasing the number of women and minorities in administrative and professional positions.

• 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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