What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Major Giving position at Tyler Junior College?
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).
Description
The Director, Major Giving is a full-time 12 month position responsible to the Vice President, Institutional Advancement. The position is responsible for planning, developing, and overseeing all administrative and operational functions for a growing major giving program as part of the TJC’s department of Institutional Advancement (IA). The position strategically builds major giving opportunities in support of priorities of TJC and the Tyler Junior College Foundation (Foundation), a more than $100 million support organization for TJC, the largest of its type in the State of Texas.
Essential Functions and Duties
Primary Responsibilities
- Leading and administering a broad major gifts program, serving current and prospective donors that contribute between $10,000 and $100,000, based on priorities of TJC and the Foundation.
- Securing support for TJC and Foundation including endowments for student scholarships, faculty awards, academic and student life programs, facility preservation, unrestricted support and other funding priorities.
- Building and managing an active portfolio of 75 plus prospective major giving donors through a variety of engagement opportunities with strong emphasis on moves management.
- Developing strategies to broaden network of major donors in cooperation with TJC leadership, IA personnel, other major gifts donors and community contacts.
- Developing, with appropriate TJC personnel and external vendors, quality collateral materials for major gifts cultivation, fundraising and stewardship.
- Working collaboratively with TJC leadership, IA staff and volunteers to ensure positive and purposeful major donor relations.
- Working with Manager, Donor Relations and Special Events to develop and implement stewardship activities including recognition of major donors.
- Working with Manager, Donor Relations and Special Events to plan and implement strategic, special events that support cultivation, fundraising and stewardship of current and prospective major donors.
- Recruiting internal and external volunteers to help with facilitation of major giving initiatives.
- With Vice President, collaboratively setting annual goals for major giving.
- Securing major gifts commitments (gifts and pledges) of $10,000 or more from individuals, corporations and foundations to achieve annual goals.
- Leading planning and implementing cultivation, fundraising and stewardship activities and events in support of President’s Circle, giving society that provides contributions utilized by the TJC president to address priorities of the College.
- Recruiting volunteer leadership and committee to help build membership of President’s Circle.
- Collaborating with TJC personnel and external vendors to retain and grow support of the President’s Circle.
- Planning and implementing special events as needed including yearly stewardship event.
- Working with Director, Advancement Operations and COO, Foundation to facilitate renewal and new acquisition appeals.
- Representing College and Foundation through participation in community organizations and professional groups.
- Playing a vital role in overall fundraising efforts.
- Performing other duties as assigned by Vice President.
Secondary Responsibilities
Competencies
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Collaboration / Teamwork, Computer Software Skills, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Decision-making, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Written Communication, Organizational Skills, Problem-solving, Project Management, Time Management
Preferred Skills
Experience with Blackbaud RE NXT or advancement CRM, Presentation / Public Speaking
Work Environment : Regular work required outside of normal business hours
Physical Demands : Sitting, walking, standing, lifting, operating light equipment, driving
Travel Required : Yes - moderate
If travel is required, candidate must have and maintain a current valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Required Experience
Three years of direct experience
Additional Job Specific Requirements
Supplemental Information
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Salary : $100,000
