Director of Development - University

Another Source is excited to partner with The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) in the search for a Director of Development for the College of Liberal Arts.

As UTA continues to build out its development infrastructure and advance ambitious fundraising goals, this is an opportunity to partner closely with the Dean and University Advancement leadership, manage an established portfolio of major gift prospects, and help strengthen philanthropic support for the College.

A few highlights:

• Donor portfolio primarily concentrated in the DFW area, with local travel/ minimal overnight travel
• Portfolio with significant fundraising potential
• Relocation assistance available

UTA welcomes experienced major gift professionals and rising development leaders ready for expanded responsibility.

Another Source’s client,
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), is recruiting a Director of Development for the College of Liberal Arts to join its University Advancement team. This is an opportunity to manage an established portfolio of major gift prospects, build meaningful donor relationships throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, and advance philanthropic priorities that support students, faculty, and academic programs. The position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement and relocation assistance.

Learn more about The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) and the position they are recruiting for:

As the largest university in North Texas and second largest in The University of Texas System, UTA is located in the heart of Dallas-Fort Worth, challenging our students to engage with the world around them in ways that make a measurable impact.

UTA's College of Liberal Arts brings together disciplines that help us better understand the world, communicate across cultures, explore human experiences, and address complex societal challenges. Through education, research, and creative scholarship, the College prepares students to think critically, engage thoughtfully, and make meaningful contributions to their communities and professions.

For a development professional passionate about higher education and philanthropy, UTA offers the opportunity to connect donors with academic priorities that have a lasting impact on students, faculty, and the broader community.

• Learn more about The University of Texas at Arlington: https://www.uta.edu/about

• Learn more about University Advancement at UTA: https://www.uta.edu/administration/development

• Learn more about the College of Liberal Arts: https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/liberal-arts/

What you will be doing:

The Director of Development for the College of Liberal Arts is an opportunity for an accomplished relationship‑builder and fundraising professional to help advance the College's philanthropic priorities and strengthen connections with alumni, donors, and community partners.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Unit Development, this position works closely with the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and colleagues across University Advancement to develop and execute fundraising strategies that support the College's academic mission and long‑term success.

With responsibility for a portfolio of approximately 80–100 prospective and existing donors representing an estimated $30 million in fundraising capacity, the Director will play a visible role in cultivating meaningful donor relationships, securing major gifts, and translating philanthropic interests into opportunities that benefit the College. The majority of the donor portfolio and prospective donors are located throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, allowing the Director to focus primarily on local relationship‑building and donor engagement, with limited…