University of Texas
Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts, College of Liberal Arts
University of Texas, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
**About The College of Liberal Arts**
The College of Liberal Arts at UT Austin is an extraordinary community of students, faculty, and staff dedicated to thinking, learning, growing, doing, and changing the world. Our college's breadth, depth and adaptability make it ideally suited to the needs of a state with a rich history and a growing, dynamic economy. The liberal arts prepare students to understand and learn from that history, to analyze problems from multiple viewpoints, and to draw upon knowledge from a range of cultures past and present. It prepares them to be creative and flexible leaders, citizens and workers, dedicated to making the world a better place for everyone.The University provides a
that includes insurance and retirement benefits in addition to other programs and services.* Maintain an understanding of university and College of Liberal Arts’ priorities, vision, and mission.* Build and carry an active portfolio of 40-80 prospective donors.* Engage in qualification, strategy, development, relationship building, and closing of major gifts at $100,000+ for the College of Liberal Arts.* Consistently produce $2,500,000+ per year.* 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 to reach campaign goals.* Utilize 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.* Bachelor’s Degree.* Demonstrated ability to execute successful full-cycle donor strategy.* A minimum of one year’s experience in major gifts fundraising or related fields.* High degree of emotional intelligence.* Demonstrated ability to show tenacity and be nimble.* Ability to drive results.* Highly effective communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal).* Ability to think strategically and creatively and work well under pressure.* Project management skills.* Capable of working independently, while also engaging in collaboration between teams.* Experience working with VIP, Raiser’s Edge or other similar CRM.* Ability to travel frequently to visit prospects and donors.* Ability to use discretion and maintain integrity and professionalism.* Two or more years of fundraising and/or planned giving experience* Graduate degree and/or CFRE certification.* Experience working in a large-scale complex academic research university.* Knowledge of UT Austin policies and procedures.**Start Here, Change the World**At The University of Texas at Austin, tradition meets innovation in the heart of a city that frequents lists of the best places to live and work. Named by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers for the sixth year in a row in 2025, UT offers both a dynamic work environment and a gateway to vibrant local culture. Whether you're at the forefront of the student experience, conducting world-changing research or supporting the engine that drives Texas’ flagship university, working at UT means making a lasting impact on our city, our state and our world.Our more than 20,000 faculty and staff empower 55,000+ students to challenge ideas, pursue passions and shape their futures. Joining UT, you’ll become part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact on campus and throughout the world.Please see our .**Comments and Inquiries:**Email comments to hrsc@austin.utexas.edu. For questions or concerns regarding equal opportunity only, contact .Additional information for applicants can be found on the Human Resources web page: .
For more job information, call the Human Resource Service Center at (512) 471-4772, or toll-free at (800) 687-4178. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The College of Liberal Arts at UT Austin is an extraordinary community of students, faculty, and staff dedicated to thinking, learning, growing, doing, and changing the world. Our college's breadth, depth and adaptability make it ideally suited to the needs of a state with a rich history and a growing, dynamic economy. The liberal arts prepare students to understand and learn from that history, to analyze problems from multiple viewpoints, and to draw upon knowledge from a range of cultures past and present. It prepares them to be creative and flexible leaders, citizens and workers, dedicated to making the world a better place for everyone.The University provides a
that includes insurance and retirement benefits in addition to other programs and services.* Maintain an understanding of university and College of Liberal Arts’ priorities, vision, and mission.* Build and carry an active portfolio of 40-80 prospective donors.* Engage in qualification, strategy, development, relationship building, and closing of major gifts at $100,000+ for the College of Liberal Arts.* Consistently produce $2,500,000+ per year.* 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 to reach campaign goals.* Utilize 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.* Bachelor’s Degree.* Demonstrated ability to execute successful full-cycle donor strategy.* A minimum of one year’s experience in major gifts fundraising or related fields.* High degree of emotional intelligence.* Demonstrated ability to show tenacity and be nimble.* Ability to drive results.* Highly effective communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal).* Ability to think strategically and creatively and work well under pressure.* Project management skills.* Capable of working independently, while also engaging in collaboration between teams.* Experience working with VIP, Raiser’s Edge or other similar CRM.* Ability to travel frequently to visit prospects and donors.* Ability to use discretion and maintain integrity and professionalism.* Two or more years of fundraising and/or planned giving experience* Graduate degree and/or CFRE certification.* Experience working in a large-scale complex academic research university.* Knowledge of UT Austin policies and procedures.**Start Here, Change the World**At The University of Texas at Austin, tradition meets innovation in the heart of a city that frequents lists of the best places to live and work. Named by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers for the sixth year in a row in 2025, UT offers both a dynamic work environment and a gateway to vibrant local culture. Whether you're at the forefront of the student experience, conducting world-changing research or supporting the engine that drives Texas’ flagship university, working at UT means making a lasting impact on our city, our state and our world.Our more than 20,000 faculty and staff empower 55,000+ students to challenge ideas, pursue passions and shape their futures. Joining UT, you’ll become part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact on campus and throughout the world.Please see our .**Comments and Inquiries:**Email comments to hrsc@austin.utexas.edu. For questions or concerns regarding equal opportunity only, contact .Additional information for applicants can be found on the Human Resources web page: .
For more job information, call the Human Resource Service Center at (512) 471-4772, or toll-free at (800) 687-4178. #J-18808-Ljbffr