About this role
Senior Director of Development
Position Description: Performs the administrative duties of planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating special development efforts. Responsibilities may include: cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of individual, foundation, and corporate support for the TTU/System; adherence to the prospect management system; and plans, coordinates and evaluates development goals. Responsible for fiscal management of development goals. Work is performed under general supervision with broad latitude for initiative.
Major/Essential Functions: • Qualify, manage, and build meaningful relationships with a portfolio of 100-150 donors whose philanthropic interests align with the University's strategic vision. • Develop robust fundraising proposals, solicit donors for philanthropic gifts, and secure major gifts as outlined in annual plans. • Meet goals for key metrics such as substantial contacts, visits, portfolio penetration, and solicitations as established each fiscal year in annual plans. • Supervise, hire, train, and evaluate development staff who are responsible for soliciting major gifts on behalf of Texas Tech University and the Office of Advancement. • Adhere to procedures and best practices regarding documenting donor interactions, annual giving, donor engagement and stewardship, alumni relations, events, gift processing, and utilizing the donor alumni database. • Represent Texas Tech University, the TTU Office of Advancement, and the Whitacre College of Engineering at university, alumni, and community events in a professional manner. • Maintain a collaborative culture and serve as a great colleague within the TTU Office of Advancement, with TTUS Institutional Advancement, within the Whitacre College of Engineering, and across the University in an effort to strengthen the philanthropic culture at TTU. • Assist your direct supervisor (and Dean when appropriate) in developing a college, school, or unit based annual plan for the Whitacre College of Engineering that aligns with the strategic vision of Texas Tech University and the TTU Office of Advancement. • Manage a college, school, or unit budget specific to advancement opportunities (travel, events, stewardship, etc.), and be a good steward of those resources provided by the University, college, and donors.
Preferred Qualifications: • Proven record of accomplishment in fundraising; having personally secured major gifts of $100,000 to $1 million plus; and annual production of $2 million plus per year. • Proven track record of raising major gifts and managing a donor portfolio. • Excellent writing skills. • Familiarity with technical disciplines. Experience working with university leadership to advance relationships that will lead to their investment in priority areas. • Experience supervising others. • Demonstrated success in securing philanthropic gifts great than $1M to support the higher education institutions. • 5+ years experience working within university development or alumni relations.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus eight (8) years development or sales experience.
About the Department and/or College: The Texas Tech University Office of Advancement works with a broad array of university supporters to identify and match opportunities at the university with the interests of donors, ultimately facilitating impact in higher education that leads to endless possibilities. Our professional fundraising team members are responsible for building meaningful relationships with donors through consistent interaction and meaningful visits that move them through the donor cultivation cycle. Texas Tech University recently announced the public phase of its first comprehensive campaign, On & On. The campaign is focused on philanthropic impact in four areas: Transform Lives, Fuel Academic Excellence, Elevate Campus & Community, and Build Champions. The campaign has a goal of raising $1.2B in philanthropic support before August 31, 2028. The Office of Advancement is searching to fill a position within the Texas Tech University Whitacre College of Engineering. The Whitacre College of Engineering is one of the original academic areas of Texas Tech which opened in 1925. Today, there are seven departments which offer 9 bachelor's, 13 master's and eight doctoral degrees as well as two graduate certificate programs. Our mission is to educate young people to solve problems that help society through the application of math, science and ingenuity. Our supporters and donors consistently invest approximately $10M a year to impact our students and assist faculty research solutions to the largest challenges in society.
Safety Information: Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
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.
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.
About the University: Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: A good knowledge of all aspects of fundraising including major giving, planned giving, campaign management, annual giving, donor engagement, and strategic planning. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, writing and presentation skills. Exceptional initiative and the ability to work with limited direct supervision. Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.