Director of Development

Galveston, Texas, United States

Executive - Business Professional

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2403447

Job Description :

Responsible for ensuring the successful development of major gift fund raising for UTMB. Oversees annual plans by monitoring on a quarterly basis, and partners with peers to provide updates to senior leadership.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gifts for the unit (major gifts:$50,000 and above).

• Develops annual objectives and quarterly plans with emphasis on securing major gifts from individuals, alumni, foundations and corporations.Reviews plans monthly with a Senior Director of Development and quarterly with the Vice President and Chief Development Officer. Collaborates and coordinates with other Directors of Development on all related fund raising plans.

• Manages a portfolio of 125 – 150 major gift prospective contributors and develops written strategies for the lead prospects; and ensures that all donors of gifts of $50,000 or more are engaged in a substantive action for moves management.

• Responsible for a minimum of 15 face-to-face visits per month.

• Fund raising priorities are established by UTMB leadership. The Development Team will adhere to fund raising priorities and guidelines.

• Manages financial resources in soliciting major gifts.

• Participates as a member of the Major Gifts Team and assists other Development staff as needed in securing gifts for the University.

• May be assigned to university-wide projects (campaigns) and/or geographic regions for major gift fund raising purposes.

Marginal or Periodic Functions:

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in cultivating and soliciting gifts from grateful patients and their families, alumni, corporations and foundations.

• Proven skills in fundraising, interpersonal communications, and project planning and execution.

• Work experience in an academic medicine or health care environment preferred.

• Travel throughout Texas and possibly outside of Texas will be required as needed to fulfill duties.

• Demonstrated experience in Word, Excel and Outlook required.Experience in PowerPoint and constituent database is preferred.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Ability to think strategically as well as operationally.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and five years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six or more years of experience, specifically in gift/fund raising.

• Front line development experience in an academic medical center or university setting preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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