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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Director of Gift and Estate Planning in Austin, Texas

Maintain an understanding of the priorities, vision and mission of the university and the UT School of Law.Build and carry an active portfolio of 50-100 prospective donors.Engage in qualification, strategy, relationship-building and closing of planned gifts for the UT School of Law.Beginning 36 months from start date, consistently produce $5-10M+ per year.Participate in a minimum number of 80-150 visits annually while cultivating prospects for future solicitation.Participate in goal setting, proposal preparation, strategy development, and stewardship as required for donors in the portfolio.Provide analysis and make recommendations regarding the strategies to be utilized in the solicitation of funds from planned gift prospects.Effectively work with, communicate and collaborate with faculty, academic leaders, and other development staff and volunteers to develop campus-wide funding opportunities to reach campaign goals.Successfully and consistently deliver funding proposals to prospective and current donors. Ask for gifts both personally or as part of a team, as in facilitating solicitations of prospects by volunteers and academic leadersUtilize a fundraising database and prospecting tools. Maintain appropriate electronic documentation on a timely basis, including engagement activities, proposal tracking, contact reports, donor strategies and forecasting.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.Participate in education workshops on gift planning to university-wide development colleagues, planning for special events, and marketing of planned gifts.Travel throughout the United States and around the globe representing the college and supporting the Chief Development Officer as they build relationships with donors, prospects and alumni.

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