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Director of DevelopmentInsideHigherEd • Houston, Texas, United States
Director of Development

Director of Development

InsideHigherEd • Houston, Texas, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Security Sensitive Position? :

Yes

Hours of Work :

8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM M-F

Posting Number : TSU203185

Official TSU Title :

Director of Development

Grant Title : N / A

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary :

The Development Director will be a key member of the University Development Office, responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with donors and alumni to secure philanthropic support for Texas Southern University. This seasoned fundraiser will play a vital role in advancing the university’s fundraising goals and ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of our institution. This position may require travel to develop and maintain relationships with donors. This position reports to the Executive Director of Development.

Essential Duties Summary :

Fundraising :

  • Collaborates with leadership and fundraising colleagues to create and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies that align with university priorities, ensuring revenue goals are met. Fosters positive, lasting relationships through personal contact with donors that produce repeated and increased annual, major, and planned gifts.
  • Identifies, cultivate solicit, and stewards’ major donors.
  • Develops relationships with key donors and implement strategies that will bring gifts to TSU either through direct solicitation or by working with the Executive Director of Development, Associate Vice President, Vice President, President, Board members, and volunteers as they contact prospective donors.
  • Maintains an active donor visit schedule; establish and meets mutually agreed upon annual goals for dollars raised and calls made on donors and prospects.
  • Assists the Executive Director of Development with establishment of fundraising goals.
  • Develops a prospect pipeline and a college-based fundraising strategy.
  • Completes monthly fundraising reviews with college-based and major gift officers and develop strategies to increase major gifts.

Prospect Research :

  • Assists with identification and qualification of major donors by conducting research and analysis to determine their philanthropic interests and capacity to give to TSU in collaboration with the Executive Director of Development monthly.
  • Proposal Development :

  • Prepares persuasive proposals, presentations, and reports tailored to individual donors, to solicit gifts, highlighting the impact of their contributions on the university’s initiatives.
  • Stewardship :

  • Works with the Development Director Donor Relations & Stewardship to implement effective stewardship plans to recognize and acknowledge donors for their support, ensuring their continued engagement and satisfaction with TSU.
  • Collaboration :

  • Works closely with the university leadership, faculty, and staff to align fundraising efforts with academic and institutional objectives.
  • Event Participation :

  • Attends and actively engages in university events, including alumni gatherings, donor receptions, and fundraising campaigns, which may require travel, evenings, weekends, and potential holiday work.
  • Data Management :

  • Works with the Executive Director of Advancement Services to maintain accurate and up-to-date donors in the university’s CRM system, tracking interactions, gifts, solicitations, proposals, and progress toward fundraising goals.
  • % FTE : 1.0

    Hiring Range :

    $63,840.00 - $79,801.00

    Education :

    Bachelor’s degree required.

    Required Licensing / Certification :

    N / A

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

    Abilities :

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
  • Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time.
  • Ability to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
  • Ability to meet or exceed established fundraising goals.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgement in making critical decisions that will impact the university.
  • Work Experience :

  • Fundraising certification preferred but not required.
  • At least three years of successful frontline fundraising experience in higher education or similar setting.
  • Proven record of accomplishment of securing major gifts and cultivating donor relationships.
  • Proficiency in fundraising software and CRM systems.
  • Commitment to the mission and values of Texas Southern University.
  • Working / Environmental Conditions :

  • Limited standing and / or walking.
  • Handling light weight objects.
  • Using or carrying equipment.
  • Ability to stoop, bend, or lift.
  • May require routine travel.
  • UA EEO Statement :

    It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

    Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

    Open Until Filled (overrides close field) :

    Yes

    Special Instructions to Applicants :

    Open to all applicants.

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