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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Senior Director of Development, Principal Gifts in Austin, Texas
Maintain an understanding of University and Cockrell School of Engineerings priorities, vision, and mission.Build and carry an active portfolio of 40-80 prospective donors.Engage in qualification, strategy, development, relationship building, and closing of principal gifts at $1,000,000+ for the Cockrell School of Engineering.Consistently produce $7,000,000-$10,000,000+ per year.Co-Lead and manage a team of major and/or principal gift officers along with other Senior Directors at the Cockrell School.Participate in goal setting, proposal preparation, strategy development, and stewardship as required for donors in the portfolio.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.