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Associate Director, Development

Employer
Texas State University
Location
Texas, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Jan 14, 2025
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San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Associate Director, Development

Posting Number: 2025234
Location: San Marcos
Department: Development
Recruitment Type: Open to All
Job Type: Full-Time
Monthly Salary: Commensurate with experience
Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications:
  • 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.

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:
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/Affirmative Action Employer.

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.

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50992

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50992 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

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 professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• 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, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.






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