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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Director of Development (UT Charter Schools) in Austin, Texas
Fundraising and Portfolio ManagementBuild, manage, and actively engage a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects with a focus on donors capable of giving $100,000+ and $1,000,000+.Lead qualification, cultivation, strategy development, solicitation, and stewardship activities for prospects supporting UT Elementary School and the broader UT Schools initiative.Deliver compelling, customized proposals and secure commitments that advance capital campaign goals, including a $20M+ goal for classroom facilities.Consistently identify and engage new donors aligned with UT Schools priorities and the College of Educations strategic impact areas.Document donor contacts, strategies, proposals, and forecasting in VIP in a timely and accurate manner.Operate within the Texas Development framework, including specific procedures and policies, such as the Prospect Management Policy, and work collaboratively with campus and University Development Office colleagues.Support the development of capital campaign materials.Capital Campaign LeadershipServe as a key architect in launching and managing the capital campaign for UT Elementary School.Partner with college and school leadership to develop campaign strategies, case materials, timelines, and fundraising tools.Support coordination with campus planning teams conducting feasibility studies for the new school facility.Represent UT Schools priorities at internal planning meetings and donor-facing events.Volunteer and Stakeholder EngagementWith the Associate Vice President, co-lead the UT Elementary Development Council, serving as a partner to volunteer leaders and donor champions.Collaborate effectively with school leadership, teachers, parents, board members, and current donors to support fundraising and campaign momentum.Support the annual giving committee and the schools signature Ask Event"Collaboration Across the College and UniversityWork closely with faculty, academic leaders, University Development partners, campus partners, and COE development colleagues to align donor interests with strategic priorities across the college.Contribute to goal setting, proposal development, stewardship planning, and campaign reporting.Actively participate as a collaborative, service-oriented member of the College of Education development team and the Texas Development community.