What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director, Development position at The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment?
Posting Information
Posting Information
Posting Number 2025233 Posting/Functional Title Associate Director, Development University Pay Plan Title Major Gift Officer Location San Marcos Department VP for University Advancement 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.
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.
Job Duties
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.
Why work @ Texas State?
Quick Link https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50991
Applicant Document
Required Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Posting Information
Posting Number 2025233 Posting/Functional Title Associate Director, Development University Pay Plan Title Major Gift Officer Location San Marcos Department VP for University Advancement 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Quick Link https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50991
Applicant Document
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- DD 214/DD1300
- Veteran's Preference
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have 1-3 years of fundraising experience, preferably within higher education or a similarly complex organization?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have proven success in soliciting and managing annual, leadership, or major gifts, or similar experience?
- Yes
- No
- * Have you earned a bachelor's degree?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience in a research-rich or academic environment, with an understanding of the fundraising needs and strategies specific to this sector?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a proven track record of cultivating, soliciting, and closing gifts of $50,000 or more?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a strong knowledge of donor engagement strategies, including stewardship and relationship building?
- Yes
- No
Salary : $50,000
