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Associate Director of Development - Texas Tech Online
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Position Number: 5699916
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Associate Director of Development - Texas Tech Online
Dallas / Ft. Worth
39029BR
Texas Tech Office of Advancement

Position Description
Performs the administrative duties of planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating special development efforts. Responsibilities may include: cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of individual, foundation, and corporate support for the TTU/System; adherence to the prospect management system; and plans, coordinates and evaluates development goals. Responsible for fiscal management of development goals. Work is performed under general supervision with broad latitude for initiative.

Major/Essential Functions

Qualify, manage, and build meaningful relationships with a portfolio of 100-150 donors whose philanthropic interests align with the University's strategic vision.
Develop robust fundraising opportunities, solicit donors for philanthropic gifts, and secure major gifts as outlined in annual plans.
Meet goals for key metrics such as substantial contacts, visits, portfolio penetration, and solicitations as established each fiscal year in annual plans.
Adhere to procedures and best practices regarding documenting donor interactions, annual giving, donor engagement and stewardship, alumni relations, events, gift processing, and utilizing the donor alumni database.
Represent Texas Tech University, the TTU Office of Advancement, and Texas Tech Online at university, alumni, and community events in a professional manner.
Maintain a collaborative culture and serve as a great colleague within the TTU Office of Advancement, with TTUS Institutional Advancement, within Texas Tech Online, and across the University in an effort to strengthen the philanthropic culture at TTU.
Assist your direct supervisor (and Dean when appropriate) in developing college, school, or unit based annual plans for Texas Tech Online that aligns with the strategic vision of Texas Tech University and the TTU Office of Advancement.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proven track record of raising major gifts and managing a donor portfolio. A good knowledge of all aspects of fundraising including major giving, planned to give, campaign management, annual giving, donor engagement, and strategic planning. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, writing and presentation skills. Exceptional initiative and the ability to work with limited direct supervision. Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus three years development or sales experience; OR a combination of education and/or related experience equal seven years.

Preferred Qualifications
Five years of experience in university development/fundraising.

Minimum Hire Rate
4186

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.