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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Associate Director of Development, School of Architecture in Austin, Texas
Maintain an understanding of university and School of Architecture priorities, vision and mission.Build and carry an active portfolio of 75-100 prospective donors.Engage in qualification, strategy, development, relationship building, and closing of major gifts at $100,000+ for the School of Architecture.Lead special fundraising initiatives, including a special giving society for high-end annual donorsAfter 18 months of portfolio development, consistently produce $2,500,000+ per year. Participate in goal setting, proposal preparation, strategy development, and stewardship as required for donors in the portfolio.As a member of the development team, assist with other development initiatives and constituent activities, including alumni events, advisory council and subcommittee meetings, campaign volunteer coordination, donor communications and other special projects as assigned by the executive director for development.Successfully and consistently deliver funding proposals to prospective and current donors.Effectively work with, communicate with, and collaborate with faculty, academic leaders, and other development staff to develop campus-wide funding opportunities to reach campaign goals.Utilize a fundraising database and prospecting tools. Maintain appropriate electronic documentation on a timely basis, including engagement activities, proposal tracking, contact reports, donor strategies and forecasting.Record timely reports, letters, proposals, or gift agreements following a donor contact.Work collaboratively, proactively, and in a professional, service-oriented manner with all University development officers to further the development goals of the University.