Texas Tech University
Associate Director of Development
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, us, 79430
Associate Director of DevelopmentPosition 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.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 opportunities, 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, the TTU Office of Advancement, and the School of Law 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, within the School of Law, and across the University in an effort to strengthen the philanthropic culture at TTU.Assist your direct supervisor (and Dean when appropriate) in developing college, school, or unit based annual plans for the School of Law 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 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Proven track record of raising major gifts and managing a donor portfolio.A good knowledge of all aspects of fundraising including major giving, planned giving, campaign management, annual giving, donor engagement, and strategic planning.Excellent interpersonal, verbal, writing and presentation skills.Exceptional initiative and the ability to work with limited direct supervision.Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.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.
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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.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 opportunities, 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, the TTU Office of Advancement, and the School of Law 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, within the School of Law, and across the University in an effort to strengthen the philanthropic culture at TTU.Assist your direct supervisor (and Dean when appropriate) in developing college, school, or unit based annual plans for the School of Law 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 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Proven track record of raising major gifts and managing a donor portfolio.A good knowledge of all aspects of fundraising including major giving, planned giving, campaign management, annual giving, donor engagement, and strategic planning.Excellent interpersonal, verbal, writing and presentation skills.Exceptional initiative and the ability to work with limited direct supervision.Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.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.
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