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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Senior Director of Development in Austin, Texas
Build and carry an active portfolio of 25 - 75 prospective donors.Engage in qualification, strategy development, relationship building and closing of major gift(s) at $1,000,000+ entrepreneurship, finance and economic fields.Within 18 months of start date, consistently produce $3,000,000 - $5,000,000 per year.Lead a team of gift officers to raise funds for entrepreneurship, finance and economic fields.Establish performance goals and assess policies for direct subordinates.Ensure fundraising dollar goals and deadlines are met for Principal and Major Gifts team.Track and ensure that principal gift prospects are being visited and that a fundraising strategy is in place; if appropriate, utilize faculty and leadership.Partner with Executive Director of Principal Gifts to identify and prioritize funding opportunities.Participate in goal setting, proposal preparation, strategy development, and stewardship as required for donors in the portfolio.Successfully and consistently deliver funding proposals to prospective and current donors.Effectively work with, communicate with, and collaborate with faculty, academic leaders, and other development staff to develop campus-wide funding opportunities and reach campaign goals.Maintain appropriate electronic documentation on a timely basis, including engagement activities, proposal tracking, contact reports, donor strategies, and forecasting in VIP.Record timely reports, letters, proposals, or gift agreements following a donor contact.Work collaboratively, proactively, and in a professional, service-oriented manner with all University development officers to further the development goals of the University.