University of Texas Medical Branch
Director of Development
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States, 77554
Job Description :Responsible for ensuring the successful development of major gift fund raising for UTMB.
Oversees annual plans by monitoring on a quarterly basis, and partners with peers to provide updates to senior leadership.
Essential Job Functions:
Responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gifts for the unit (major gifts:
$50,000 and above).
Develops annual objectives and quarterly plans with emphasis on securing major gifts from individuals, alumni, foundations and corporations.
Reviews plans monthly with a Senior Director of Development and quarterly with the Vice President and Chief Development Officer. Collaborates and coordinates with other Directors of Development on all related fund raising plans.
Manages a portfolio of 125 – 150 major gift prospective contributors and develops written strategies for the lead prospects; and ensures that all donors of gifts of $50,000 or more are engaged in a substantive action for moves management.
Responsible for a minimum of 15 face-to-face visits per month.
Fund raising priorities are established by UTMB leadership. The Development Team will adhere to fund raising priorities and guidelines.
Manages financial resources in soliciting major gifts.
Participates as a member of the Major Gifts Team and assists other Development staff as needed in securing gifts for the University.
May be assigned to university-wide projects (campaigns) and/or geographic regions for major gift fund raising purposes.
Marginal or Periodic Functions:
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Experience in cultivating and soliciting gifts from grateful patients and their families, alumni, corporations and foundations.
Proven skills in fundraising, interpersonal communications, and project planning and execution.
Work experience in an academic medicine or health care environment preferred.
Travel throughout Texas and possibly outside of Texas will be required as needed to fulfill duties.
Demonstrated experience in Word, Excel and Outlook required.
Experience in PowerPoint and constituent database is preferred.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to think strategically as well as operationally.
Oversees annual plans by monitoring on a quarterly basis, and partners with peers to provide updates to senior leadership.
Essential Job Functions:
Responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gifts for the unit (major gifts:
$50,000 and above).
Develops annual objectives and quarterly plans with emphasis on securing major gifts from individuals, alumni, foundations and corporations.
Reviews plans monthly with a Senior Director of Development and quarterly with the Vice President and Chief Development Officer. Collaborates and coordinates with other Directors of Development on all related fund raising plans.
Manages a portfolio of 125 – 150 major gift prospective contributors and develops written strategies for the lead prospects; and ensures that all donors of gifts of $50,000 or more are engaged in a substantive action for moves management.
Responsible for a minimum of 15 face-to-face visits per month.
Fund raising priorities are established by UTMB leadership. The Development Team will adhere to fund raising priorities and guidelines.
Manages financial resources in soliciting major gifts.
Participates as a member of the Major Gifts Team and assists other Development staff as needed in securing gifts for the University.
May be assigned to university-wide projects (campaigns) and/or geographic regions for major gift fund raising purposes.
Marginal or Periodic Functions:
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Experience in cultivating and soliciting gifts from grateful patients and their families, alumni, corporations and foundations.
Proven skills in fundraising, interpersonal communications, and project planning and execution.
Work experience in an academic medicine or health care environment preferred.
Travel throughout Texas and possibly outside of Texas will be required as needed to fulfill duties.
Demonstrated experience in Word, Excel and Outlook required.
Experience in PowerPoint and constituent database is preferred.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to think strategically as well as operationally.