About this role
Leadership Gift Officer
Position Description: Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, parents, and friends of Texas Tech University to secure leadership annual gifts. Responsible for fiscal management of development goals; and adherence to the prospect management system. Work is performed under general supervision with broad latitude for initiative.
Major/Essential Functions: • Manage a portfolio of leadership annual donors. Identifiy, qualifiy, cultivate and solicit prospects toward an individual commitment of $1,000 or greater annually. Meet or exceed annual fundraising goals. Manage a portfolio of 150 donors. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in donor database, entering contact reports and strategy. Build direct relationships with new and lapsed donors who have been generous to TTUHSC. • Work strategically with TTUHSC senior administrators, faculty, and staff to support university-wide fundraising priorities. Work closely with colleagues in Donor Engagement, Alumni Engagement, and Annual Giving to ensure high-quality engagement of all annual leadership level donors. Facilitates cross-functional communication to support joint fundraising efforts, ensuring timely follow-up and clear role definition for all partners involved. Ensures that proposals are submitted in a timely manner and clearly articulate impact, alignment with TTUHSC goals, and specific funding opportunities. Prepares appropriate briefing materials and talking points for all leadership participants prior to donor meetings or events.
Preferred Qualifications: • A minimum of three years fundraising or sales-related experience • Experience with fundraising including annual giving, major giving, and planned giving • Experience with Microsoft Office platforms, primarily Word and Outlook • Experience working in a fundraising/donor database
Pay Statement: Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
Occasional Duties: • Travel as needed. • Contribute to the overall success of the University and External Relations Division by performing other duties as assigned.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus one (1) year related experience; OR a combination of education and/or related experience equal to five (5) years.
Jeanne Clery Act: The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
Introduction: Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.
About TTUHSC: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.
Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.
Benefits: TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member: • Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members • Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more • Retirement Plans • Wellness Programs • Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.
Visa Information: TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.