What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director, Development position at Texas State University?
Posting Information
Posting Information
Posting Number
2025234
Posting/Functional Title
Associate Director, Development
University Pay Plan Title
Major Gift Officer
Location
San Marcos
Department
Development
Recruitment Type
Open to All
Job Type
Full-Time
Funding Source
Permanent
Monthly Salary
Commensurate with experience
Job Category
Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.
- 1–3 years of fundraising experience, preferably within higher education or a similarly complex organization.
- Proven success in soliciting and managing annual, leadership, or major gifts, or similar experience.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a research-rich or academic environment, with an understanding of the fundraising needs and strategies specific to this sector.
- A proven track record of cultivating, soliciting, and closing gifts of $50,000 or more.
- Strong knowledge of donor engagement strategies, including stewardship and relationship building.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and faculty to build comprehensive fundraising initiatives.
Job Description
The Division of University Advancement at Texas State University fosters community and university traditions by increasing awareness and philanthropic support. Encompassing Fundraising, Donor Engagement, Advancement Services, and Alumni Engagement, the division collaborates with the entire campus to achieve these goals. The Associate Director of Development plays a crucial role in engaging current and future donors and building and nurturing relationships that support the university’s strategic fundraising objectives.
The Associate Director of Development is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors to advance Texas State University’s mission. This role requires travel across Texas to engage with donors and prospects in varied settings, including professional offices, social events, and conferences. The position fosters a “donor-focused” culture that enhances university visibility, establishes meaningful partnerships, and generates vital gift income to support both immediate and long-term goals.
The Associate Director of Development is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors to advance Texas State University’s mission. This role requires travel across Texas to engage with donors and prospects in varied settings, including professional offices, social events, and conferences. The position fosters a “donor-focused” culture that enhances university visibility, establishes meaningful partnerships, and generates vital gift income to support both immediate and long-term goals.
Job Duties
- Managing a portfolio of 85–150 prospects, with the ongoing identification and qualification of new prospects.
- Progressing prospects through the full donor engagement cycle: identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
- Conducting a designated number of contacts and face-to-face visits per year with prospects and donors to establish and deepen relationships.
- Establishing new endowments and securing leadership and major gifts to support university initiatives.
- Creating and facilitating opportunities for faculty, administrators, and deans to interact with potential donors and align their interests with university priorities.
- Developing and presenting customized proposals to prospective donors for targeted funding initiatives.
- Ensuring a high-quality stewardship process for active donors, including maintaining detailed records of donor engagement and meeting reporting requirements.
- Collaborating with university faculty, deans, and other key partners to develop fundraising strategies that support research and other specialized programs.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.
Additional Information to Applicants
Job Open Date
01/13/2025
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)
Open Until Filled
Yes
Normal Work Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start
8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End
5:00PM
Posting Notices
You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application.
Legal and Required Notices
Texas State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and takes affirmative action to employ covered veterans and people with disabilities.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Why work @ Texas State?
- Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
- Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
- Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
- Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
- An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
- Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, welcoming, and growing universities in the nation.
Salary : $50,000
