Director
Purpose
Purpose:
Conduct qualification visits with key major prospects and to manage new prospect/donor
relationships. Responsible for high-end prospective donors and participate in identification of
potential leadership and major donors. Evaluate those identified. Ensure proper recognition is
given to those who donate.
Essential Functions
Function 1:
Make personal contact with individuals, corporate representatives, and foundation officers as
appropriate for building relationships and securing philanthropic support.
50 % Time
Function 2:
Manage a portfolio of prospects from all constituencies of The University of Texas at Arlington
including alumni, advisory council members, faculty/staff, and friends.
15 % Time
Function 3:
Work with the Associate Vice President of Development to develop support materials such as
solicitation letters, collateral material, and formal proposals.
10 % Time
Function 4:
Work with faculty and administration to determine funding priorities and potential funding
sources for various academic programs.
10 % Time
Function 5:
Work collaboratively with annual giving and planned giving efforts to secure gifts in support of
the University priorities and mission.
10 % Time
Function 6:
Perform other duties as assigned.
5 % Time
Function 7:
% Time
Function 8:
% Time
Marginal/Incidental Functions
Marginal/Incidental Functions:
Other functions as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 to 7 years experience in major gift fundraising and with a
solid track record of securing gifts at major level. Have a demonstrated ability to design and
implement effective cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies; a very strong work ethic
supported by commitment and follow-through, and a strong commitment for University and
School's mission and values; superior communication skills with ability to speak credibly about
higher education and the aspirations of the University with clarity, succinct and effectiveness in
written and oral presentations; must travel extensively to participate regularly in events and
activities; experience working with volunteers; the ability to manage complex relationships and
be a proven collaborator with teamwork skills; ability to work in a system that emphasizes
measurable objectives, including set goals for major gifts activity and dollars raised; knowledge
of gift planning instruments and to market them to alumni and other prospective donors is
desired.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications Over 7 years' experience in major gift fundraising with a proven track
record of success securing gifts at the six-figure level and higher; experience managing a
fundraising staff and volunteers; prior work history at a higher education institution; experience
with capital campaigns; the ability to work with a diverse student body, staff, and constituents is
preferred. Additional Requirements: Applicants must include in their online resume the
following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from
month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: college or college
degree, list school name, degree type, major, graduated or not, and hours completed if not
graduated.