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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Associate Director for Development, Development amp; Alumni Relations, Cockrell School of Engineering in Austin, Texas
Solicits and secures commitment of $100,000+ from individuals and work with the Senior Director and principal gifts team when necessary.Proactively manages a portfolio of up to 80-100 major gift prospects and donors (with an emphasis on gifts of $100,000+). This will require weekly travel mostly around Texas and occasionally outside of the state but within the United States.Works closely with Senior Directors of Development and Chief Development Officer on strategic planning, goal setting for the Chandra Family ECE department alongside the Department Chair.Develops reports, letters, proposals, and gift agreements based on conversations or points of agreement with donors.Establishes relationships with faculty and administrative staff of the Cockrell School in order to facilitate relationships with and serve as a point of coordination with potential donors.Identifies, cultivates, and solicits alumni and friends of the Cockrell School in support of the academic and programmatic priorities outlined by the school's leadership.In collaboration with the prospects research team, continues to identify new major gift prospects. Identifies prospective donors by using own research tools and support from the development specialist to identify prospects, analyzing constituent databases, conducting prospect review, and making personal visits to prospects. Maintains a travel schedule of 40-50 percent time including some evenings and weekends.In consultation with supervisor, sets and achieves performance goals through monthly and annual strategies.Other related functions as assigned.
