Director of Development, College for Health, Community, and Policy

About the Role

The Director of Development provides professional skills in planning and executing all aspects of fundraising for securing gifts in the area of specialty or for a college or functional unit. This role manages a portfolio of donor prospects, developing tailored strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Reporting to the Dean of the College for Health, Community and Policy and the Senior Associate Vice President for Development, the Director of Development Officer is a member of both the college's leadership team and the Office of Development within Advancement & Alumni Engagement.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, oversees, and evaluates fundraising programs in support of the assigned college/school/unit.
• Manages a portfolio of major gift prospects, qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting prospects for gifts of $25,000 or more.
• Provides specialized skills, knowledge, and leadership in the development of fundraising programs.
• Collaborates with advancement colleagues to identify and solicit donors and prospects.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of giving vehicles and applicable legal regulations, restrictions, and tax advantages/implications.
• Conducts donor meetings and engagement activities; prepares timely contact reports and ensures accurate documentation of donor interactions.
• Engages and collaborates with college or unit volunteer leaders, advisory groups, and key stakeholders to advance fundraising and engagement priorities; provides guidance on development-related strategies and initiatives.
• Contributes to internal and external communications, public relations, and marketing efforts for the assigned college or unit, including website content, publications, and fundraising materials.
• Attends conferences and seminars.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field. At the department's discretion, a master's degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
• Five (5) years of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Program Management
• Fundraising Development
• Material Distribution
• Portfolio Management
• Strategic Planning
• Briefing
• Strategy Execution

Working Conditions

Office Environment.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary; if walking and standing are required, only occasionally. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.