The Director of Development (DoD) for the College of Science and Mathematics is responsible for building and leading a comprehensive development program with a focus on major, leadership, and principal gifts to support the initiatives of the assigned college and Tarleton State University.  This position is expected to work closely with advancement leadership, the academic dean, and faculty to establish a robust philanthropic program within the college.  The DoD is responsible for ensuring high standards of quality, productivity, consistency, and accuracy for all development-related information. The DoD is knowledgeable about and operates in compliance with all gift administration/tax policies and regulations. The DoD ensures the ongoing and effective operation of a defined area and works closely with university and advancement leaders, as well as other staff, to develop, prepare, coordinate, and execute a development program, with annual and long-term strategies, designed to meet the financial goals of the institution and congruent with the Universityâ™s Strategic Plan.

Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate. Must be able to work remotely at the request of the University. Travel required to multiple work site locations.

Job Description

The Director of Development (DoD) for the College of Science and Mathematics is responsible for building and leading a comprehensive development program with a focus on major, leadership, and principal gifts to support the initiatives of the assigned college and Tarleton State University.  This position is expected to work closely with advancement leadership, the academic dean, and faculty to establish a robust philanthropic program within the college.  The DoD is responsible for ensuring high standards of quality, productivity, consistency, and accuracy for all development-related information. The DoD is knowledgeable about and operates in compliance with all gift administration/tax policies and regulations. The DoD ensures the ongoing and effective operation of a defined area and works closely with university and advancement leaders, as well as other staff, to develop, prepare, coordinate, and execute a development program, with annual and long-term strategies, designed to meet the financial goals of the institution and congruent with the Universityâ™s Strategic Plan.

Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate. Must be able to work remotely at the request of the University. Travel required to multiple work site locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Under the direction of the Executive Director of Development and in consultation with the college dean, the Director of Development creates and executes strategies and systems designed to engage target constituents and secures philanthropic support on behalf of the college and Tarleton State University.

• Cultivates existing relationships to increase current philanthropic support.

• Works closely with Institutional Advancement and college leadership to develop fundraising priorities.

• Proactively identifies new prospects and build relationships with the intent of securing major, leadership, planned, and principal gifts.

• Makes personal visits, creates proposals, and writes digital correspondence as primary methods of donor engagement. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and manages daily activities to maximize gift solicitation efforts and events.

• Uses all available University resources to identify, cultivate, and solicit major gift support to college and university programs.

• Collaborates with University partners/other development officers or units to coordinate fundraising strategies for donors with multiple interests.

• May work to design donor and volunteer cultivation events to attract and retain interest in the college and affiliated programs.

• Proactively represents Tarleton State University and the college at external events to identify prospects and grow the network of support.

• Develops and manages a portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundation prospects capable of making significant gifts to secure gift commitments. Plans and implements programs that include measurable targets and metrics for each fiscal year (e.g., cultivation, personal visits, stewardship activities, solicitations).

• Works to ensure timely and accurate completion of proposals, pledges, and fund agreements. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of prospect strategies and contact reports, evaluates new prospects, and generates reports and other correspondence as necessary to cultivate prospects.

• Under a partnership with the Dean, participates in the recruitment, training, and management of a College External Advisory Council where applicable.

• Other duties as assigned by advancement leadership.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelorâ™s degree required

• Five years related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of fundraising, public relations, marketing, and/or sales.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated record of completing tasks.

• Knowledge of database, word processing, and spreadsheet applications

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.

• The ability to be customer service-oriented and bring together various institutional partners with varying interests is essential.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively and harmoniously with others.

• Problem-solving skills, creativity, positivity, and the ability to manage several assignments simultaneously.

• Ability to always maintain confidentiality.

• Critical thinking and lifelong learning skills.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Masterâ™s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience in fundraising in higher education

Salary

Commensurate with experience

The target base annual salary range is $53,745 up to $72,000 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

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